Now I'm not talking about hustling in a Paul Newman way or even the Rick Ross method. What I am talking about is the life outside of your 8-5 normal job. About ten years ago when I lived in Gulf Shores I noticed a lot of couples had a regular job but also had a a weekend job or some side gig that brought in just a little bit more. I saw this and filed it away because it didn't see really pertinent at the time - the whole young, dumb, full of... you know the rest.
Over the years, I tend to rewind and replay old data mentally. Things I saw and did as well as what other people have done. It's like football coaches watching games and examining their plays, looks for wisdom, strengths and weaknesses. So in watching the highlight reels I came to realise that while most people living the typical "American Dream" appear to be straight up 8-5 types, they are really more entrepreneurial than you'd think (at least I did). For most small family's, a down payment on a house, mortgage, medical expenses for kids, education - that status quo - is something you have to be willing to hustle to get.
Being the small family that we are, we don't have a whole lot. We're fortunate to not be in financial dire straits but it wouldn't take much to put us in that place. And the attitude that things will sort themselves out fine isn't a fairy tale that either one of us is willing to believe anymore. Being middle aged (I hate the fact that accurately describes me), without much or anything saved for retirement (thank you unexpected child support claims), the 8-5 doesn't do much for future proofing. I'd be willing to bet that a lot of my generation are in a similar situation. We want to be entertained and we pay a price for it. It just so happens that some things we end up paying for a lot more than we ever thought we would.
1) At they very least, pay all your bills on time. You're going to have to pay them anyway, why pay more for the same thing just because you didn't want to, or have to. It may not be as fulfilling now but later on your credit score will likely be better off for it.
2) Find out what you're good at (besides your 8-5) and see if you can make money off of it. If you love it or it's a hobby? BONUS. Why not do what you love? You've got one life left with no continues.
3) Instead of coming home to relax for several hours, pull yourself together man and sink a couple of hours into something meaningful and dare I say profitable? Chances are you work for a business and you make money for someone else all day long - why not yourself? And while you're at it, start your own business. Be your own boss, call your own shots and do things the way you know how to do them. Even if it's for an hour or two it'll pay off more than sinking time into Call of Duty.
4) Rock your 8-5. While it may not be your dream job it sure if financing your dreams. If you pay more attention to your dreams than your job, you may end of losing your only financial backer.
If you're going to get MORE out of life and finance your dreams, educate yourself. Pick up a book or two on business - your life is a business. Keep hustlin.
Over the years, I tend to rewind and replay old data mentally. Things I saw and did as well as what other people have done. It's like football coaches watching games and examining their plays, looks for wisdom, strengths and weaknesses. So in watching the highlight reels I came to realise that while most people living the typical "American Dream" appear to be straight up 8-5 types, they are really more entrepreneurial than you'd think (at least I did). For most small family's, a down payment on a house, mortgage, medical expenses for kids, education - that status quo - is something you have to be willing to hustle to get.
Being the small family that we are, we don't have a whole lot. We're fortunate to not be in financial dire straits but it wouldn't take much to put us in that place. And the attitude that things will sort themselves out fine isn't a fairy tale that either one of us is willing to believe anymore. Being middle aged (I hate the fact that accurately describes me), without much or anything saved for retirement (thank you unexpected child support claims), the 8-5 doesn't do much for future proofing. I'd be willing to bet that a lot of my generation are in a similar situation. We want to be entertained and we pay a price for it. It just so happens that some things we end up paying for a lot more than we ever thought we would.
So here's some tips on how to turn yourself around:
1) At they very least, pay all your bills on time. You're going to have to pay them anyway, why pay more for the same thing just because you didn't want to, or have to. It may not be as fulfilling now but later on your credit score will likely be better off for it.
2) Find out what you're good at (besides your 8-5) and see if you can make money off of it. If you love it or it's a hobby? BONUS. Why not do what you love? You've got one life left with no continues.
3) Instead of coming home to relax for several hours, pull yourself together man and sink a couple of hours into something meaningful and dare I say profitable? Chances are you work for a business and you make money for someone else all day long - why not yourself? And while you're at it, start your own business. Be your own boss, call your own shots and do things the way you know how to do them. Even if it's for an hour or two it'll pay off more than sinking time into Call of Duty.
4) Rock your 8-5. While it may not be your dream job it sure if financing your dreams. If you pay more attention to your dreams than your job, you may end of losing your only financial backer.
If you're going to get MORE out of life and finance your dreams, educate yourself. Pick up a book or two on business - your life is a business. Keep hustlin.
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