Work Smarter Not Harder

Level #1 of Success

On a personal level, success has enabled me the freedom to

work at home

with

flexible

schedule, so I can be the kind

of husband I want to be.

If you've read my story, you know things were going great! I managed to get out

of a

wheel chair

after four years, I began

working a traditional job, I got married, I

have a

home and a step-son,

and I went to college. Then I hit a snag. The

university I attended

didn't want me in their Teacher

Education Program even

though I had worked soooo

hard to

complete all the tasks required for

admission. Sometimes it happens. Like

getting disabled. That left me in

somewhat a

dilemma.

How does a disabled/handicapped man find a job that actually pays the same

as a

traditional

job, makes allowances for

the handicap, and incorporates what I

know

extremely well?

New Plan

I needed to

work smarter, not harder

I began searching the local papers and the Internet for jobs. Most of them only

paid

minimum

wage. I had nearly

$20,000 in student loans to pay off. At

minimum wage, that

would take me into

retirement. I was rapidly reaching the

point where I could no longer

perform manual occupations

so I continued to

search the Internet. That’s when I

realized

what it was I had been seeing. I had

an epiphany. Too blind to see the trees for

the forest? Millions of websites are

filled

with topics

that people are either experts in or

have a special interest in.

Then, it came to me. Their niche

sites were

serving two

purposes, one of

information and the other of income. Their sites hosted

information on

specific

topics,

useful hints or tips, but it was the advertising placed on their sites

that

generated an income. My wife, who is also

disabled, told me to publish

my story

She

said,

first, it’s a way to teach disabled or handicapped people how to find

their

way, and

second,

generating my own income.

Again,

work smarter, not harder

. This info publishing intrigued me. I didn’t

really know

if I

wanted to tell my life story, but

I did want to help others in my

position and I did need

a new

source of income. It was the perfect solution. I

could

continue to work, but at

home, bring in a

necessary income, and help

others. How could I lose?

The Creation of an New Informative Website

After much deliberation, I decided to give it a try . . . and I was passionate and

knowledgeable

(life is the best experience,

aside from a good formal education)!

After a lot of research, I chose the suite of website building tools, because it was

easy

to use and

had a track record of

helping its users build websites with a

high level of

success.

And I began to compile the information I believed would have been helpful to me

rather my

family when I first began

my long journey to recovery. My life after the

accident

began to pour out

onto the page like water from a spring.

Jimmy's

Internet Cafe

was

now a reality. I could provide

some helpful information on

how to overcame a difficult

head trauma

and still make money even

when I’m

not at home!

Freedom At Last

I work on my site whenever I can. I love having the freedom to do what I want to

do. I

have the

liberty to arrange my day to

suit my needs instead of a bosses or

my brother

(no offense). I don’t

have to get up at 6:00 am, put on my uniform and

face bumper-to-

bumper traffic only to have

someone without insurance ram the

side of my car (it

happened).

I have more time to spend with my wife, go scuba diving in the Caymans, see a

play, or

listen to

some fine Jazz. I’m able

to take leisurely walks with my two labs

down the

block to see my

parents.

Although I didn’t get into the Teacher Education Program, I was able to utilize my

education to

teach someone

something important. I found my dream job. I

created that

by myself but you don’t

have to. I learned to work smarter, not

harder.

I treasure the time I have with my family, especially my mother, who is suffering

from her

own

debilitating illness. I finally

have the lifestyle I dreamed of for so

long, and it was in

front of me the

whole time.

My Work Day

I begin my workday by sitting on the patio in the morning, with an ice cold, glass

of Café

Monde (my favorite) and a

pad, brainstorming with my

wife

on how to

improve my

website. It’s the

best office I have, although I have a real one

upstairs. My wife designed

the patio and garden

herself. The

patio and garden

are quite, like you live in the country,

except we live in the city with

several

thousand cars passing each week. You can’t hear

the noise because of how it

landscaped. There is a quaint little pond with gold fish, it

is surrounded by

apple and cherry trees

that have begun to

produce fruit, along with

bananas,

grapes, kiwi, muscadines, blackberries,

raspberries, and blueberries. There

are

fragrant roses, lavender, gardenias, and jasmine

climbing the archway along

the

walkway. Ornamental grasses line the

faux stream that runs the

length of the

garden.

There are more than 100 varieties of fruits, spices, herbs, and flowers in

the garden,

including pond flowers. We have a resident toad that irritates the

dogs with his

croaking

during the spring.

There is shade during the summer

and a fire pit to keep us warm at

night. And the best part is you don’t have to

wear a

uniform or suit, just casual clothes

and

slippers.

Just close your eyes and savor the moment, the birds are chirping, the smell of

roses,

jasmine,

gardenias and lavender,

with a cool breeze blowing across your

bare legs and

face. I’m so

grateful I have the time to enjoy life and all the

unexpected precious

moments – the kind you

miss when you’re at working

downtown.

I am fortunate that I am able to experience the milestones in my family’s lives. I

have a

new niece

and nephew (actually

they are the only grandchildren my

parents have) that

live in another city I

like seeing them when they are in town,

something I was unable to

do when I worked at my

father’s business

This type of success that can’t be measured.

My 2nd Level of Success

One of the most rewarding things in life is knowing that you can make a

difference in

someone

else’s life. I gave this

information out before but now it is

a wonderful feeling

knowing that the

information I published in

Jimmy's Internet

Cafe

helps

people with

disabilities and their

families

! Read the testimonials

you'll see what I mean.

Testimonials

A woman who worked in our neighborhood and had diabetes, a high school

education,

and only

52 years old, and a

husband that was out of work. Here's

what she said,

"I am so grateful that we were able to talk. I filed for my disability and got it. I was

able to

have the

surgery I needed to

lose weight and work part time. God Bless

You!"

Beth in Alabama

This one really touches my heart. Another Alabama resident and his wife both

became

physically

unable to work before

the age of 65. His wife suffered from

osteoporosis and

had a bad heart

and had to quit working while he had bad

knees

and quite a few other

problems. He had a

retirement check coming in

every month but it didn't meet the bills.

He now

receives a disability

check that

meets their bills and they are awaiting to hear

about hers.

Awesome! Being able to help people make a positive difference in their lives

makes

publishing

my information on this

website far more rewarding than any 7-

3 job I've ever

had!

This type of success is immeasurable.

My 3rd Level of Success

My third level of success can actually be measured. It’s an achievement I couldn’

t have

imagined

was possible with any

type of business, 7-3 or Internet:

Jimmy's Internet Cafe

has gradually grown into a very popular site on the web

for

information

and encouragement for

people with head injury. The majority of

people

who open a website and

provide information get very few hits.

My website has a very higher traffic ranking compared to other websites with

similar

topics (even

those who sell the

information).

How Did I Do It?

How is it possible for a website that's operated by disabled man who works

from a

lounge chair

in his garden or his

desk in his home office achieve that

kind of success?

Just

me and I will provide the information free! That's right, free. Other

websites

charge for

this information, but as

a member of the disabled

community I would like to

see you succeed

with as little start up costs as

possible.

Jimmy

Disclaimer: This site contains links to other sites and provides information on

programs for

information purposes only

and does not guarantee you will receive

any

useful information in this

web site or by joining any of the programs

mentioned. This

site is in no way responsible for the

privacy practices or the

content of web sites, which

we provide

information on. Work at home or

any

other program mentioned in this site

may include a free trial, but after the trial

period there

can be monthly fees. All programs

are subject to application

approval. This site is in no way

endorsed or

affiliated with the

federal or local

governments.

Scuba diving! Wouldn't it be
great to have the time and
money for your favorite
sport, hobby, or vacation, or
simply enjoy the time to read
a good magazine, watch a
movie at home, or start your
own website?

Don't let setbacks stand in
your way to independence
and success!

Work Smarter Not Harder: Jimmy's Success Story

Jimmy's Internet Cafe