No, I'm not going to ask for validation of whether or not I have the mindset, I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced what I have been. I didn't intend this topic to be very long (I ramble a bit), so I've made sections. If you don't feel like reading the rambling, please skip to The Question near the bottom.
BACKGROUND
A quick background since my introductory post was lacking a bit:
Through my youth and early 20's, I was a total side walker, I ended up adopting the slowlane mentality. I was raised by the slowlane like most people. My whole life I always would produce/create. Whether it be music, gadgets, etc. I remember when I was a kid I used to make comics, I would write stories, etc. I never thought about making money from it obviously, I was doing it more for the fact I think others would enjoy it. Of course the childhood mentality got washed away by society brainwashing, telling me dreams were just dreams and dreams never come true.
Fast forward to me now, post TMF . Ever since reading TMF and applying it to my life, I've begun to adjust my mindset, slowly but surely. I've decided to begin taking action. I was obsessing over finding a niche when I in fact had my niche right under my nose the entire time (or fingertips I guess?). I also had the vehicle the entire time, I could compare it to shopping for a new car, when in fact you had a classic muscle car the whole time in the yard that you just neglected because it was old. I'm ready to take action and make it happen. I'm ready to restore the classic car.
THE REALIZATION
What really caused me to spring into action was due to some personal reflection I had recently. Me and my significant other were talking about taking a vacation next year. We talked about our past vacations as well and I mentioned something that happened to me.
While we were at a very popular theme park in southern California (yes, Disneyland. Don't give me shit) I was completely relaxed and care free which is often my opposite. We were riding the train through the park, it was 10pm on a surprisingly warm October night. I remember thinking "I never want this feeling to end". I didn't have to go to work the next day, or the following 6 days for that matter. I was happy. It was like a high. The thought of work popped in my head once and almost ruined the mood entirely. I remember looking to her and saying "I'm going to quit my job". Naturally, she freaked out, but I had to remind her: I've got this. The source of my unhappiness at the time was the job I was working. I took action when we got back and had a new job within a week. I kind of surprised myself with that one.
The 2nd vacation, last year. We were at Universal Studios in Hollywood (don't give me shit again) in the shopping center and outside area of the park. It was about 7pm, a Sunday night in December. I was in a crepe shop they had, indulging in some Crepes which I don't normally eat, but do enjoy. I saw people about leaving, moping out of the park. Returning to their homes to go back to their jobs Monday morning. I felt great. Not finding joy in other's misery, but realizing I didn't have a curfew for a week. I had "that feeling" again. I didn't realize it then (hadn't read TMF yet), I felt separated from time.
So, in retrospect, I had the right motivation but the wrong approach to action. I was still in the slowlane mindset. I substituted a job with another job which lead me to being in the same situation again. I was kicking myself in the a$$ now, I wish I had known then what I do now to use that motivation as fuel to propel me onward onto a greater journey. To get "that feeling" everyday. The feeling of being in control, not punching in, being a stranger to time.
THE QUESTION
From the beginning stage of taking action, I've begun experiencing a strange sensation.. It's really hard to describe. It's not bad, it's good, it's a little scary, but it excites me nonetheless. There's a little fear involved, but not anywhere near as much as I used to have. I feel confident, I feel alive. I am expecting failure, but trying to keep my odds 50/50, losing the optimism goggles and the pessimism filter which I would occasionally wear over said goggles. It's been getting more and more intense as the days go by and my mind becomes more clear. I feel like a completely different person, in the best way possible. I feel in control. I was worried initially that I was becoming delusional, but I had to shake that thought. It's just the old slowlane mentality trying to cling on for life. I feel like this will happen through proper execution, and extensive busting of my a$$... er, sorry, hard work.
Have you ever experienced these sensations when your mindset changed? If so, how did it work out in the long run? I'm thinking the reason it's strange to me is because I've been lacking the mindset and the action for so long. I'm sick of it. Sick of waiting for that lottery ticket, sick of being selfish, sick of the old bullshit saying "if you just wait it out, good things will happen". The Guru's advice on the good life.
THE ACTION
Saturday night was when I came to my realization, I could not sleep for the life of me. Sunday morning I woke up on 4 hours of sleep and began making things happen. I began working on my project for 16 hours on Sunday and 12 hours Monday, spent Tuesday refining some things and doing my laundry, more FLF and TMF reading.
I decided this week I am going to fire my boss and take action to produce something of value, following my own path. I do have bills to pay, but I also have some savings to manage on for a while and a back up plan in case all else falls through. The only debt I have now is a car payment, which I know I am fully responsible for and have told myself if all else fails, the backup plan would be implemented to keep my credit score alive and fulfill the agreement I made to someone when I purchased.
Though I'm still in the beginning stages of my journey, I can't thank MJ enough for making me realize I was the answer to it all, not someone else, not some divine happening. Me. I'm more excited about creating something I can share with others to help them and I'm more excited about the time divorce. I cannot wait until the day comes on which I e-mail MJ with more thank yous.
BACKGROUND
A quick background since my introductory post was lacking a bit:
Through my youth and early 20's, I was a total side walker, I ended up adopting the slowlane mentality. I was raised by the slowlane like most people. My whole life I always would produce/create. Whether it be music, gadgets, etc. I remember when I was a kid I used to make comics, I would write stories, etc. I never thought about making money from it obviously, I was doing it more for the fact I think others would enjoy it. Of course the childhood mentality got washed away by society brainwashing, telling me dreams were just dreams and dreams never come true.
Fast forward to me now, post TMF . Ever since reading TMF and applying it to my life, I've begun to adjust my mindset, slowly but surely. I've decided to begin taking action. I was obsessing over finding a niche when I in fact had my niche right under my nose the entire time (or fingertips I guess?). I also had the vehicle the entire time, I could compare it to shopping for a new car, when in fact you had a classic muscle car the whole time in the yard that you just neglected because it was old. I'm ready to take action and make it happen. I'm ready to restore the classic car.
THE REALIZATION
What really caused me to spring into action was due to some personal reflection I had recently. Me and my significant other were talking about taking a vacation next year. We talked about our past vacations as well and I mentioned something that happened to me.
While we were at a very popular theme park in southern California (yes, Disneyland. Don't give me shit) I was completely relaxed and care free which is often my opposite. We were riding the train through the park, it was 10pm on a surprisingly warm October night. I remember thinking "I never want this feeling to end". I didn't have to go to work the next day, or the following 6 days for that matter. I was happy. It was like a high. The thought of work popped in my head once and almost ruined the mood entirely. I remember looking to her and saying "I'm going to quit my job". Naturally, she freaked out, but I had to remind her: I've got this. The source of my unhappiness at the time was the job I was working. I took action when we got back and had a new job within a week. I kind of surprised myself with that one.
The 2nd vacation, last year. We were at Universal Studios in Hollywood (don't give me shit again) in the shopping center and outside area of the park. It was about 7pm, a Sunday night in December. I was in a crepe shop they had, indulging in some Crepes which I don't normally eat, but do enjoy. I saw people about leaving, moping out of the park. Returning to their homes to go back to their jobs Monday morning. I felt great. Not finding joy in other's misery, but realizing I didn't have a curfew for a week. I had "that feeling" again. I didn't realize it then (hadn't read TMF yet), I felt separated from time.
So, in retrospect, I had the right motivation but the wrong approach to action. I was still in the slowlane mindset. I substituted a job with another job which lead me to being in the same situation again. I was kicking myself in the a$$ now, I wish I had known then what I do now to use that motivation as fuel to propel me onward onto a greater journey. To get "that feeling" everyday. The feeling of being in control, not punching in, being a stranger to time.
THE QUESTION
From the beginning stage of taking action, I've begun experiencing a strange sensation.. It's really hard to describe. It's not bad, it's good, it's a little scary, but it excites me nonetheless. There's a little fear involved, but not anywhere near as much as I used to have. I feel confident, I feel alive. I am expecting failure, but trying to keep my odds 50/50, losing the optimism goggles and the pessimism filter which I would occasionally wear over said goggles. It's been getting more and more intense as the days go by and my mind becomes more clear. I feel like a completely different person, in the best way possible. I feel in control. I was worried initially that I was becoming delusional, but I had to shake that thought. It's just the old slowlane mentality trying to cling on for life. I feel like this will happen through proper execution, and extensive busting of my a$$... er, sorry, hard work.
Have you ever experienced these sensations when your mindset changed? If so, how did it work out in the long run? I'm thinking the reason it's strange to me is because I've been lacking the mindset and the action for so long. I'm sick of it. Sick of waiting for that lottery ticket, sick of being selfish, sick of the old bullshit saying "if you just wait it out, good things will happen". The Guru's advice on the good life.
THE ACTION
Saturday night was when I came to my realization, I could not sleep for the life of me. Sunday morning I woke up on 4 hours of sleep and began making things happen. I began working on my project for 16 hours on Sunday and 12 hours Monday, spent Tuesday refining some things and doing my laundry, more FLF and TMF reading.
I decided this week I am going to fire my boss and take action to produce something of value, following my own path. I do have bills to pay, but I also have some savings to manage on for a while and a back up plan in case all else falls through. The only debt I have now is a car payment, which I know I am fully responsible for and have told myself if all else fails, the backup plan would be implemented to keep my credit score alive and fulfill the agreement I made to someone when I purchased.
Though I'm still in the beginning stages of my journey, I can't thank MJ enough for making me realize I was the answer to it all, not someone else, not some divine happening. Me. I'm more excited about creating something I can share with others to help them and I'm more excited about the time divorce. I cannot wait until the day comes on which I e-mail MJ with more thank yous.
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