After a year I can tell you a few things to keep in the back of your head..
1: say thank you to the people that help you
2: act on a project
3: don't give up!!!!!
4: it will take time, I worked on a site for 4 months before making money on it
5: read read read, and then come up with a game plan
6: when you see a good idea, don't copy it... Think of ways to make it better!
7: don't give up
8: start with a project you like or care about.... It really helps keep you going if its fun and money is not coming in that fast at first.
9: act, and keep acting on a project