Hi All,
Reaching back out to the forum for a chance to get things off my chest and seek some advice.
I used to be a fairly active member of the forum and dabbled in a few things as far as starting a business in 2016. Didn't really progress due almost entirely to my own lack of effort/discipline/motivation.
Also note that I have read TMF but haven't read Unscripted . I could probably also use a refresher on TMF .
Anyway, since my time here on the forum I have gotten a quite substantial pay increase to where I have an above average income (~$110k) in a job where I enjoy the day to day work. (Income doesn't really allow me to do the things I want though because I have a LOT of debt )
First question: I everyone suited to be an entrepreneur?
Personally I don't feel I am because I work best with in-depth guidance/advice from others around me. I love having work colleagues I can bounce ideas off and receive constant guidance and support from.
Secondly, if entrepreneurship isn't for everyone what are alternative ways to achieve the lifestyle of early retirement/multi-millionaire we are all working towards?
If on the other hand entrepreneurship is an option for everyone then do I just need to work harder to learn to do it better?
I've just started reading Unscripted and the first chapter just didn't resonate with me. I do enjoy the day to day aspects of my job. However there are some things I would change:
To finish up, MJ made a comment on another post I saw just now:
I'm worried I have gotten comfortable with the grind and now I won't escape or won't be able to escape. I'm just not sure it's possible :/
Reaching back out to the forum for a chance to get things off my chest and seek some advice.
I used to be a fairly active member of the forum and dabbled in a few things as far as starting a business in 2016. Didn't really progress due almost entirely to my own lack of effort/discipline/motivation.
Also note that I have read TMF but haven't read Unscripted . I could probably also use a refresher on TMF .
Anyway, since my time here on the forum I have gotten a quite substantial pay increase to where I have an above average income (~$110k) in a job where I enjoy the day to day work. (Income doesn't really allow me to do the things I want though because I have a LOT of debt )
First question: I everyone suited to be an entrepreneur?
Personally I don't feel I am because I work best with in-depth guidance/advice from others around me. I love having work colleagues I can bounce ideas off and receive constant guidance and support from.
Secondly, if entrepreneurship isn't for everyone what are alternative ways to achieve the lifestyle of early retirement/multi-millionaire we are all working towards?
If on the other hand entrepreneurship is an option for everyone then do I just need to work harder to learn to do it better?
I've just started reading Unscripted and the first chapter just didn't resonate with me. I do enjoy the day to day aspects of my job. However there are some things I would change:
- I would love to be able to leave for extended periods and travel and see the world. Can't afford to do that on my wage with my current debt levels and unlikely I could get the leave approved.
- I would love to work a little bit less each week. Maybe 20 hours instead of 40. I enjoy the work but I enjoy other things too.
- Even $100k+ income doesn't allow me to leave the kind of legacy I want for my kids and to give them the kind of experiences I want them to have.
To finish up, MJ made a comment on another post I saw just now:
I don't have a problem with an education or a job. They can be great stepping stones to business.
But I do have a problem with you getting comfortable with mediocrity.
Because once you get comfortable with the grind of the rat race, you'll never escape.
I'm worried I have gotten comfortable with the grind and now I won't escape or won't be able to escape. I'm just not sure it's possible :/
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