I Tried That - It Didn't Work Now What?

I Tried That. It Didn’t Work. Now What?

Real Advice for Modest, Stress-Free Online Income

By Porter Cole

You tried the surveys.

You watched the videos.

You followed the “simple systems.”

And at some point you thought:

“Well… that didn’t work.”

This guide was written for people who rarely get considered in online income advice:

✔ Retirees

✔ Adults with limited energy

✔ People managing COPD, heart issues, fatigue, or memory changes

✔ Anyone who wants modest extra income — not a second career

This Is Not a Hustle Book.

You won’t find:

• “Just be consistent”

• “Anyone can do this”

• 5 a.m. routines

• Algorithm chasing

• Six-figure promises

You will find:

✓ Why most online income advice fails for people like us

✓ The red flags that could save you years of frustration

✓ What actually works when energy is limited

✓ Why simple digital products quietly beat side hustles

✓ How to start without burning out

✓ What success really looks like now

Designed for Real Life

• Large-print formatting

• Calm pacing

• Clickable table of contents

• Reality Check & Permission Slip callouts

• Bonus worksheets

This book respects:

Bad days

Limited energy

The need to rest

The desire for peace

From the Author

I’m 74.

I live with COPD, emphysema, heart issues, and limited stamina.

I wrote the book I wish someone had handed me years ago.

If you’re looking for modest income without exhausting yourself, this guide may help you finally stop chasing what doesn’t fit — and start building something that does.