I was going to write about how begging for money should really be a thing of the past in today’s western society.

Obviously, people who are homeless and have mental health issues and addictions to deal with, they may not be able to embrace what I am about to say, but that’s a different story for another day.

Although I will shortly share with you an example of a homeless man doing exactly what I am going to suggest.

I got thinking about this after I was told how Andi, our remote worker in Portugal, had seen a couple of men begging drivers for money as they pulled up at a busy junction in the centre of Coimbra.

I was going to say that thanks to the internet and digital products such as eBooks and online video, we are living in the best period ever of all human history where ordinary people can make money from the comfort of their homes.

I was going to say that even those who are really struggling have the opportunity to make money without the need to beg.

That was until I read that a survey by Citizens Advice suggests that up to one million people here in the UK have cancelled their broadband in the last year because of the high cost of living.

This is sad because broadband shouldn’t be seen as just a luxury which allows us to surf social media, search the web, buy shopping, and stream films.

A connection to the internet is a tool that can help you to make a lot of money.

Anyone who is contemplating getting rid of their internet connection, they should instead use it to generate money, if only to cover the cost of their broadband.

Originally I was going to say that a lot of those who are begging on the streets for money could in fact make far more by creating and selling digital products online.

There are thousands of people making money selling videos, pictures, posters, eBooks, printable items such as check lists, and offering online services.

Obviously, those who are homeless and have no money, they are going to struggle as they may not have access to a phone or the internet. They also don’t have anywhere to work from comfortably… but that doesn’t mean that the opportunity isn’t there.

I’m not saying that it would be easy… but the truth is, the opportunity to make money online is there for anyone who is willing and able to give it a go.

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