Making any money as an affiliate ?

many people become affiliates trying to make money simply selling other peoples/companies stuff, but how many really make anything, personally i think you need your own stand alone business to which you then add affiliate links to really make it. Have you earned from your chosen online business are you making $1,000+ a month using your formula. have you learned any new affiliate marketing secrets: * can you make affiliate commissions on autopilot daily or monthly * can you get sales even while you are not working * are you able to live off the money you make on the internet as an affiliate and get real freedom or change in your lifestyle.