I Borrowed $129 from My Father to Start a Blog, and It Changed My Life

It was 2018 when I decided to start a blog.

I didn’t know exactly how blogging worked, how much money I needed to invest, or how I’d ever make money from it.

All I knew was this — I wanted to build an online business so I could travel the world one day.

So, I did what most beginners do:

I started reading every blog I could find about blogging and online income.

Back then, I had exactly $0 in my pocket.

But I had a dream — and that dream needed a small investment.

Asking My Father for Help

I went to my father and told him I wanted to start a blog.

I explained that I wanted to work online, learn new things, and eventually earn money from it.

Somehow, I convinced him.

He gave me ₹10,000 — roughly $129.

I was over the moon.

Finally, I had what I needed to take the first step.

That was it — the best $129 I ever spent.

Where the Money Went

With that small amount, I made big moves:

Web hosting from Hostinger: $31
Domain name: $39 (for three years)
A premium WordPress theme — Avada : $59 (the price is now $69)

And just like that, I launched my first professional blog: Inuidea.com

That’s where my journey truly began.

Fast Forward Two Years

Two years later, I became financially independent.

I no longer ask my father for money.

In fact, my blog became my primary source of income.

Through blogging, I learned everything I know about online business, digital marketing, and making money online.

But it wasn’t just financial growth — it was personal transformation too.

In 2018, I was struggling with depression. I felt lost and stuck.

Now, I’m confident, independent, and building a life I love.

And it all started with that small decision — to invest $129 and believe in myself.

What I Do Now

I’m 22 now.

I write, design websites, create content, manage social media, and handle digital marketing for clients around the world.

I keep learning new things every single day — and that $129 I invested has multiplied many times over.

The best part? 

Now, I charge around $250 for a single sponsored post on my blog.

My Message to Young Hustlers

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this journey, it’s this:

Believe in yourself.Learn as much as you can.Take the risk. Take action today.

You never know — your small decision today might completely change your life tomorrow.

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Thanks for reading this article. 💚

If you loved what you read, could you buy me a cup of coffee? It’s okay if you can’t right now.

If you have any questions or would like to work with me, feel free to contact me. I’m always available to help young hustlers like you @InuEtc on Instagram.

Keep hustling!

Love, love!

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