In episode 440, Megan chats to Tara Smithson about why going viral is often bad for your business and 6 tips that will help you stay motivated as you set healthy, long-term goals.

Tara enjoys creating quick and easy recipes for busy people, who love the flavor, but lack time. Tara's intention is to make cooking less intimidating by sharing easy recipes that will begin to help people get inspired to cook delicious food. In this episode, you'll find out why setting long-term goals instead of focusing on immediate income and short-term success hacks, like going viral, is important for a fulfilling food blogging career.

- Focus on a few activities instead of being all over the place.

- Take pleasure in watching your growth over time.

- Should you expect to make money from blogging at the start?

- Are you passionate enough about food content creation?

- Find your own path to success and enjoy the process.

- Learn how to deal with people who struggle to understand what you do.

- Should you get involved in the food community?

Connect with Tara Smithson

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