I think it's really cool to hear other people's stories --- success, failure, etc -- but also: what sparked your initial interest? For me, it was always a big desire to be autonomous, mixed with my entrepreneurial spirit and fascination with the internet and computers. I'm learning - slowly but surely - and working my way to a full-time income online
If you enjoy writing, find a topic you’re passionate about and start a website dedicated to covering that topic and anything else interesting you want to talk about. All you need is a computer, some time, and some energy to consistently write. It can start as a hobby and turn into a business over time. So, I advise you to go on Blogging.