Everyone needs a plan no matter what game they are playing. This includes having a Second Life strategy when you are playing the Second Life game. You want to play wisely to keep your Second Life avatar alive and keep your Linden dollars in the bank. You do not want to keep investing your real life money into your character. Your Premium package does come with a stipend of $300 Linden dollars a week, but that is not going to go far if you are spending it on frivolous items. If you want to make money, then invest wisely.
Be FriendlyYour avatar is going to need to interact with other people and learn how to live. To ensure this you need to know the basics and learn how to develop a Second Life strategy. Your first step is to read the Second Life guide. It will help you learn everything from Second Life clothes to Second Life scripts and how to get Second Life help for your Second Life business dealings. You want to keep your avatar healthy and interacting with others.
If you need some Second Life help, then do not be afraid to ask for it. Far too many people fail because they are afraid to appear stupid or ignorant.
Remember that there is no such thing as a stupid question. If you do not know something, then you should ask either a member on the forum or send a question to an administrator. Someone with experience can help walk you through your problem. You can also take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions, or the FAQ\'s for short, for any common questions that people may have.
Educate Yourself: Read Online GuidesOnline Second Life guide books and walk-through\'s are available if you do a search. Simply pull up a browser and find a search engine. The search engine may take you directly to a web forum where someone had the exact same question. Simply do a little bit of research and you may find the answers you seek quickly. If you still cannot find the answer, then there are books at your local bookstore that can help.
Be Careful of ScammersBefore you start jumping into real estate Second Life investments, you need to plan your of Second Life strategy. There are going to be scams out there and people who will want to take your money. Some properties are going to be worth the money and some will be worth nothing. It is going to be you who has to make the decisions.