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  1. rumblestrut

    I did it!

    MINDSET 
    Fair question. We had a considerable amount of student loan debt, and that weighed heavily until 2018 when we paid them all off. I usually opted for making some extra side money here and there, rather than pushing ahead to try and make a real business on the size. Also, I have kids, and opted...
  2. rumblestrut

    I did it!

    MINDSET 
    Well, thank you. I'll take some credit for getting to this point, but I am no longer satisfied with my own personal status quo.
  3. rumblestrut

    I did it!

    MINDSET 
    Quite possibly, yes. I also think a strength of starting from now is what I see on a regular basis from most I work with. I've tried to round a team of people to build something (I work in technology), and most people don't want to risk their extra time on a maybe when they can bill hourly and...
  4. rumblestrut

    I did it!

    MINDSET 
    Note: I consider this post low value, because I am respectfully whining. I did it! I successfully managed to make it 11 years since joining this forum and not hitting any big hairy audacious goals! In the past decade, I have managed to: Climb the corporate ladder Pay off my student loans Buy...
  5. rumblestrut

    I've Read UNSCRIPTED!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    I finished it yesterday. Going over my notes in Goodreads, there's so much good shit in there that now I think I need to start over, read slower, and start building out a real strategy. I must admit, some of the chapters really hit me in the gut.
  6. rumblestrut

    It's been awhile; I almost forgot the Fastlane exists.

    INTRO 
    I used to work in government. One day I was sitting in my big, comfortable office with my huge desk and I thought, "Am I going to do this for the next 20 years?" I was bored out of my mind. I ended up leaving the public sector shortly after that and worked as a contractor for an advertising...
  7. rumblestrut

    It's been awhile; I almost forgot the Fastlane exists.

    INTRO 
    I agree. Fortunately, I've gotten rid of a lot of blockers/anchors. We sold our house, moved closer to my day job and now I have a 15-minute commute instead of 50. We're renting now, and I couldn't be happier. I have a lot more free time now; time to put it to some solid use.
  8. rumblestrut

    It's been awhile; I almost forgot the Fastlane exists.

    INTRO 
    So, I've been a forum member for awhile now since after TMF came out. I loved the book. Since that time (2011), I've crept along in the Slowlane. Life has been good, and income has gone up ... but I'm still in the Slowlane. In fact, somewhere along the way I almost forgot the Fastlane exists...
  9. rumblestrut

    I've Read The Millionaire Fastlane!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    I've read The Millionaire Fastlane
  10. rumblestrut

    If you can't get .com, should you go .net & .org?

    You might also read this from one of the guys at Twitter: Evan Williams | evhead: Five Reasons Domains Are Getting Less Important
  11. rumblestrut

    Seeking advice from Fastlaners with experience

    Thank you both for the comments so far. John, one thing I'll mention about the commute: I commuted for 10 years through college and post-college work before taking my current job with no commute. I was mentally breaking down at the end of my last job, which was a 45-minute commute. I did listen...
  12. rumblestrut

    Seeking advice from Fastlaners with experience

    I believe I'm at a crossroads. I'm contemplating what my next move should be. I'm a web developer with (I think) some good ideas for web apps/businesses that could help me reach the Fastlane. But, I'm not where I need to be. I've got a few things to learn to be able to see my ideas come to...
  13. rumblestrut

    I've Read The Millionaire Fastlane!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    I finished the book on Friday. I have to say, it was great. It was really right along my line of thought the last few years, and this was just confirmation of what I was thinking. I do think I'll re-read it, however. About halfway through the book I thought, "Man, there are a few things I...
  14. rumblestrut

    Trump real estate courses didn't deliver, suit says

    I'm shocked. (not really) Story: Trump real estate courses didn't deliver, suit says
  15. rumblestrut

    Where is the WADM website the book references?

    Kind of odd the website isn't up given how new this book is. I went to check out the website today and got some PHP error messages back.
  16. rumblestrut

    Excuse me while I introduce myself ...

    Hi Russ, Indeed, I have read Crush It. It's great. Sadly, it's only now I'm finally "getting it." I'm totally on board with the Crush It mentality. I taught myself web development in my spare time after work and during my lunch breaks. Now, I just need to refocus that into developing a...
  17. rumblestrut

    I've posted an introduction (I presume you meant on the forums) ...

    I've posted an introduction (I presume you meant on the forums) ... http://www.thefastlaneforum.com/introductions-networking/31315-excuse-me-while-i-introduce-myself.html#post159921
  18. rumblestrut

    Excuse me while I introduce myself ...

    I'm not even sure how I found the book. Perhaps it found me. I downloaded the free chapters a few weeks ago, but hadn't even looked at them. I've been too busy. Work, family, trading my 5-for-2. You know the drill. This Easter weekend, we were at my parents house, sitting around, chatting...
  19. rumblestrut

    I'm a web developer in Lawrence, Kansas. I'm married and have two young daughters.

    I'm a web developer in Lawrence, Kansas. I'm married and have two young daughters.
  20. rumblestrut

    Quieting the Lizard Brain - MUST WATCH!

    MINDSET 
    Here's a 19-minute video you need to see. Author Seth Godin talks about the "Lizard Brain," and how it causes us to doubt ourselves. I promise your time won't be wasted in viewing it. Seth Godin: Quieting the Lizard Brain on Vimeo
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