For me at this stage, the 1.00 isn't much, sure, but what does that 1.00 buy me before I spend it at all?
1. Inspiration- I can brag in a forum and other writers SEE it's possible, see a current earning (important for many to keep seeing it- it's like an ad, eventually they will envision themselves "winning" a sale. It also barters hope for smiles- When I read that someone made a ton of money I get jealous- it's human- but not in a bad way- in a way that feels competitive and fun...
Even chump change earnings inspire people and in many cases people are inspired to share their successes as well- this BUYS happiness for many, inspiration for most, and "proof of life" for the earnings programs we use.
a bit off topic but funny... speaking of earnings and motivation...
I had this funny idea last night. I thought what if I had a special built machine that looked and acted like a slot machine but was activated by software on my PC (via usb)?
When I wrote an article for an article mill, for example, and hit submit (and you get paid, well paid on the screen) this would trigger software to activate the machine. The machine would then kick down a gold dollar for every dollar earned in that mill- so if I make 4.00 for writing an article, as soon as the money hits the talley, the machine kicks down 4 gold dollar coins like a slot machine (could even have the thing activate into a spin and 3 7's show up or something....
The idea is "Feeling" instant gratification even though you don't actually get paid there (you'd stock the machine with money you have a goal to earn so when that last coin drops you hit your goal (and the thing could do something cool like dance lol)...
Jerrico