Hello, Fastlaners.
I have been a long time lurker on the forums and actually signed up to become a "member" a couple of years ago. However, being a lifelong sidewalker, that proved to be nothing but a huge action fake on my part. I've finally decided it was time to make my first post and introduce myself to everyone.
My name is Boyd. I am thirty-nine years old and originally from the Boston area. I moved last summer and now live in the state of Maine. I've read MJ's book twice and I am currently listening to the audio version for the fourth time (maybe fifth - I've lost count). Yes, the book is that good (as most of you already know).
MJ and I must be kindred spirits because I see a lot of myself when he describes his early years at the beginning of the book. I've always known that I wanted to be a millionaire and because of that I have fallen for every sales pitch you can imagine. I was a late night, "get rich quick" informercial producer's dream come true. If you had an "easy to follow system" with a "quick start video" and "flexible payment options" then you could bet that my credit card number was only a phone call away. Here's just a sampling of the things I've tried:
Strangely, none of them seemed to work out. Go figure.
All the while, I spent most my time working crappy jobs with crappy hours for crappy money because my family insisted that was what I was supposed to do. Yes, if ungodly hours and barely minimum wage was involved, I usually took the job:
That's just to name a few. I'm sure there are half a dozen more that I've subconsciously blocked from my memory and never want to think about again.
Getting my hands on The Millionaire Fastlane has been a true eye opener for me. It's the book I have been looking for my entire life. Not only has it strengthened my belief in get rich quick (MJ proves that it is possible to make a lot of money in a short amount of time) but it has also caused me to re-evaluate my mindset and what I've been doing (I've been chasing money and the "get rich easy" methods). I now understand that I need to focus more on needs and process and not on my personal wants and a "turn key" system.
So, focusing on the fastlane has become a top priority in my life. Hopefully, one day soon, I'll be pulling up next to you guys in my new Lambo. Or maybe I'd prefer a Ferrari. Who knows?
Before I go, I would like to take a few minutes to publicly thank a few Fastlane Members for inspiring me in the decision to post this long overdue introduction.
First: Vigilante.
I basically got called out by Vigilante in the "Adding Value To The Fast Lane Forum" thread:
Ok, so that post wasn't specifically directed toward me but it may as well have said: "Hey, Boyd! Yeah, you. Get off your a$$ and do something! What the hell are you waiting for? Make a freaking post and get moving you action faking, sidewalking jerk!"
Or something like that. Anyway, thank you for the slap in the face. I needed it.
Second: Held for Ransom.
I was really inspired by Held for Ransom's introduction which turned out to be an invaluable thread on self-publishing. I've loved writing ever since I was a kid but never really considered it as a way to make any real money. It was more of a hobby than anything else and I usually felt guilty whenever I took time to do it. I always felt that there were "other things" that I "should" be doing. I regarded writing as something that I would do after I became successful. Your story has changed that mindset and shown me that not only can I do what I love, but I can fill a tremendous need and make real money doing it. Thank you for sharing your story because I think I may have finally found my fastlane road.
Last (but by no means least): MJ.
Without you none of this would be possible. Thank you so much for writing such an incredible book with such an invaluable message. It needed to be said and I am glad that you took the time to say it. I am just one of many who have been touched by what you have written and it's obvious that you deeply care for the success of those you teach (this forum is a great example of that). Please, never stop what you are doing.
Ok, I think I have rambled on long enough. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope to talk to you soon.
I have been a long time lurker on the forums and actually signed up to become a "member" a couple of years ago. However, being a lifelong sidewalker, that proved to be nothing but a huge action fake on my part. I've finally decided it was time to make my first post and introduce myself to everyone.
My name is Boyd. I am thirty-nine years old and originally from the Boston area. I moved last summer and now live in the state of Maine. I've read MJ's book twice and I am currently listening to the audio version for the fourth time (maybe fifth - I've lost count). Yes, the book is that good (as most of you already know).
MJ and I must be kindred spirits because I see a lot of myself when he describes his early years at the beginning of the book. I've always known that I wanted to be a millionaire and because of that I have fallen for every sales pitch you can imagine. I was a late night, "get rich quick" informercial producer's dream come true. If you had an "easy to follow system" with a "quick start video" and "flexible payment options" then you could bet that my credit card number was only a phone call away. Here's just a sampling of the things I've tried:
- 1-900 Psychic Lines
- Placing "Tiny Classifed Ads" in the Newspaper (All out of your tiny, one bedroom apartment!)
- Envelope Stuffing Schemes (Yes! Receive $4 for every envelope you stuff!)
- No Money Down Real Estate Investing (I watched Carleton Sheets on television for years!)
- Specialty Merchanise Distributor (Get rich selling overpriced crap at flea markets? Thanks for nothing, Mr.C!)
- Chain Letters (Just send $1 to everyone on this list, replace the bottom name with yours, mail out a few hundred thousand of this exact same letter and you'll be a billionaire on Thursday!)
Strangely, none of them seemed to work out. Go figure.
All the while, I spent most my time working crappy jobs with crappy hours for crappy money because my family insisted that was what I was supposed to do. Yes, if ungodly hours and barely minimum wage was involved, I usually took the job:
- Late Night Pizza Delivery (Unfortunately, it's not just delivery. You are also the floor mopper, box folder, soda stocker, food prepper, dish washer and trash taker-outer.)
- Early Morning Newspaper Delivery (Start at 4 A.M. seven days a week with no holidays, vacation or sick time allowed. Sign me up!)
- Commissioned Cable Box Reposessor (Drive around low income neighborhoods and knock on doors to take back cable equipment from people who couldn't afford to pay their bills. Yeah, that was fun.)
- Gas Station Attendant (Hey, lady...it's not my fault gas prices went up three cents today. Go drive across town to save that quarter on your $10 purchase.)
That's just to name a few. I'm sure there are half a dozen more that I've subconsciously blocked from my memory and never want to think about again.
Getting my hands on The Millionaire Fastlane has been a true eye opener for me. It's the book I have been looking for my entire life. Not only has it strengthened my belief in get rich quick (MJ proves that it is possible to make a lot of money in a short amount of time) but it has also caused me to re-evaluate my mindset and what I've been doing (I've been chasing money and the "get rich easy" methods). I now understand that I need to focus more on needs and process and not on my personal wants and a "turn key" system.
So, focusing on the fastlane has become a top priority in my life. Hopefully, one day soon, I'll be pulling up next to you guys in my new Lambo. Or maybe I'd prefer a Ferrari. Who knows?
Before I go, I would like to take a few minutes to publicly thank a few Fastlane Members for inspiring me in the decision to post this long overdue introduction.
First: Vigilante.
I basically got called out by Vigilante in the "Adding Value To The Fast Lane Forum" thread:
Ok, so that post wasn't specifically directed toward me but it may as well have said: "Hey, Boyd! Yeah, you. Get off your a$$ and do something! What the hell are you waiting for? Make a freaking post and get moving you action faking, sidewalking jerk!"
Or something like that. Anyway, thank you for the slap in the face. I needed it.
Second: Held for Ransom.
I was really inspired by Held for Ransom's introduction which turned out to be an invaluable thread on self-publishing. I've loved writing ever since I was a kid but never really considered it as a way to make any real money. It was more of a hobby than anything else and I usually felt guilty whenever I took time to do it. I always felt that there were "other things" that I "should" be doing. I regarded writing as something that I would do after I became successful. Your story has changed that mindset and shown me that not only can I do what I love, but I can fill a tremendous need and make real money doing it. Thank you for sharing your story because I think I may have finally found my fastlane road.
Last (but by no means least): MJ.
Without you none of this would be possible. Thank you so much for writing such an incredible book with such an invaluable message. It needed to be said and I am glad that you took the time to say it. I am just one of many who have been touched by what you have written and it's obvious that you deeply care for the success of those you teach (this forum is a great example of that). Please, never stop what you are doing.
Ok, I think I have rambled on long enough. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope to talk to you soon.
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