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I first read TMF 2 or 3 years ago. During this time, I have not made progress in terms of financial independence. However, I have done things like go from a skinny-fat socially awkward teenager to a person who regularly goes to the gym and who is comfortable talking to people. But I want more. I want it all, and I know that financial independence is an important piece in getting to the level of freedom, greatness, health, happiness, and success that I desire.
I'm starting this thread so that I can stay accountable. I struggle with work ethic and I hope that by sharing my progress, my level of urgency will rise. I have only been on this forum for a short time, but so far I love what I see. Thank you to MJ and to everyone for the work done here. BTW, I also read MJ's second book earlier this year.
I know that there is no secret formula. Simply put, I need to have a certain level of tenacity to succeed. I have to do what it takes and get things done. I will not stop posting here until I get to where I want to be. I will try to make daily or weekly updates on my progress.
My current situation and my past week:
- Live with parents for the summer. Finished first year of university. Returning in September.
- Was considering dropping out but met with an entrepreneur over coffee two weeks ago who convinced me it would be best to not drop out until I have a business running and making real progress. He also recommended starting the t-shirt Shopify store I will mention soon.
- Working as a dish washer, minimum wage (14 bucks an hour for 42 hours bi-weekly). Been working there for over a month. So I make 294$ a week on 21 hours.
- Had a job interview at a prestigious company (connection from parents). Got the job. Training starts in 2 weeks. I will be working 40 hours a week there as a technician help-desk person. I have no experience in tech or in a professional setting so this will be good for me. Also, the pay will be 18$/hour instead of 14$, and will rise to 22$/hour once school starts in September (they want me to work 10 hrs/week during the school year). Also, this is a job where I will be working from home on a laptop they give me, so no cost of transportation. So I will be making 720$ a week on 40 hours soon. And 220$ a week on 10 hours when the school year starts.
- Hopefully this leaves time for actual entrepreneurial ventures. I recently got a video camera to start making youtube videos and social media content as a way to grow my brand (which is currently at zero).
- I've been going to thrift shops these last few weeks and thinking of trying to start flipping items on eBay.
- I built a store on Shopify and I'm building a website to start selling t-shirts, as the entrepreneur told me. No products sold yet. I haven't even done the advertising for it yet. This is my first time creating a website.
Plan for tomorrow:
- Wake up at 10 am.
- Hit the gym.
- Celebrate Father's Day with my family.
- Go to work from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- Go home and read some more posts on this forum.
I'm starting this thread so that I can stay accountable. I struggle with work ethic and I hope that by sharing my progress, my level of urgency will rise. I have only been on this forum for a short time, but so far I love what I see. Thank you to MJ and to everyone for the work done here. BTW, I also read MJ's second book earlier this year.
I know that there is no secret formula. Simply put, I need to have a certain level of tenacity to succeed. I have to do what it takes and get things done. I will not stop posting here until I get to where I want to be. I will try to make daily or weekly updates on my progress.
My current situation and my past week:
- Live with parents for the summer. Finished first year of university. Returning in September.
- Was considering dropping out but met with an entrepreneur over coffee two weeks ago who convinced me it would be best to not drop out until I have a business running and making real progress. He also recommended starting the t-shirt Shopify store I will mention soon.
- Working as a dish washer, minimum wage (14 bucks an hour for 42 hours bi-weekly). Been working there for over a month. So I make 294$ a week on 21 hours.
- Had a job interview at a prestigious company (connection from parents). Got the job. Training starts in 2 weeks. I will be working 40 hours a week there as a technician help-desk person. I have no experience in tech or in a professional setting so this will be good for me. Also, the pay will be 18$/hour instead of 14$, and will rise to 22$/hour once school starts in September (they want me to work 10 hrs/week during the school year). Also, this is a job where I will be working from home on a laptop they give me, so no cost of transportation. So I will be making 720$ a week on 40 hours soon. And 220$ a week on 10 hours when the school year starts.
- Hopefully this leaves time for actual entrepreneurial ventures. I recently got a video camera to start making youtube videos and social media content as a way to grow my brand (which is currently at zero).
- I've been going to thrift shops these last few weeks and thinking of trying to start flipping items on eBay.
- I built a store on Shopify and I'm building a website to start selling t-shirts, as the entrepreneur told me. No products sold yet. I haven't even done the advertising for it yet. This is my first time creating a website.
Plan for tomorrow:
- Wake up at 10 am.
- Hit the gym.
- Celebrate Father's Day with my family.
- Go to work from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- Go home and read some more posts on this forum.
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