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Hey Fastlaners,
Last night, I attended an event celebrating my mother’s retirement, marking the end of her journey on the Slowlane. During the event, I had an intense conversation with someone deeply rooted in the Slowlane mindset—a mindset that sees a job as the safest and most secure path to success. As someone committed to the Fastlane philosophy, I couldn’t help but disagree.
He tried to convince me that building my Roblox business was risky and that I should focus on the "safe" route—a job with a steady salary. I told him straight up: "I don’t care about the so-called safety of a job. Life itself is uncertain, and I’d rather take calculated risks that have the potential to catapult me to financial freedom."
Here’s why the Slowlane doesn't work for me:
What do you guys think? How do you handle these conversations with Slowlane thinkers?
No matter what, I’m committed to the Fastlane. Whether I have a job or not, I’ll keep grinding and pushing towards my goals. The job might be a temporary step, but it won’t stop me from going all-in on my Fastlane journey. It’s about leveraging every moment, every opportunity, to build the life I want. I’m ready to hustle, grind, and make it happen—because I know that the Fastlane is my path to true freedom.
Think about it—you spend years in school, following a prescribed path, only to end up unemployed or stuck in a job that doesn’t fulfill you. What if you invested that time in yourself instead? If you spent those years gaining real-world experience, learning how to adapt, and navigating the challenges of the real, primitive, and often unsafe world, you’d be so much better equipped to handle whatever life throws at you. School might be a safe place, but the real world isn’t. And that’s where true growth happens—outside of your comfort zone, where you have to rely on your own skills and resilience to succeed. Investing in yourself is the ultimate education.
Last night, I attended an event celebrating my mother’s retirement, marking the end of her journey on the Slowlane. During the event, I had an intense conversation with someone deeply rooted in the Slowlane mindset—a mindset that sees a job as the safest and most secure path to success. As someone committed to the Fastlane philosophy, I couldn’t help but disagree.
He tried to convince me that building my Roblox business was risky and that I should focus on the "safe" route—a job with a steady salary. I told him straight up: "I don’t care about the so-called safety of a job. Life itself is uncertain, and I’d rather take calculated risks that have the potential to catapult me to financial freedom."
Here’s why the Slowlane doesn't work for me:
- No Control, No Growth: In a job, you have no control over your destiny. You’re subject to the whims of the hierarchy, and your salary barely keeps pace with inflation, let alone allowing you to build wealth. On the other hand, a business offers exponential growth potential. Sure, profits might start at zero, but they can skyrocket to seven figures in a fraction of the time it takes a job to offer any significant returns.
- Job Security Is a Myth: He argued that jobs are safe, but I countered that you can get fired or laid off at any moment. True security comes from being in control of your own income, not relying on someone else’s decisions. He then said, "You just have to find another job." But I pointed out that finding a job can be a struggle, especially after being fired. In contrast, if I lose a client in my business, I can always find more, often more easily and on my own terms.
- The Stock Market Gamble: He mentioned the stock market as a safe investment. I disagreed, pointing out that a market crash could wipe out 40 years of savings in an instant. And even if you do end up with $1M after decades, it won’t have the same purchasing power as $1M today. That’s a gamble I’m not willing to take.
- Happiness Beyond $75k? He cited the well-known study claiming that happiness plateaus after earning $75k a year. But I believe this perspective is flawed. The joy of living a Fastlane lifestyle isn’t just about the money—it’s about freedom, choice, and the ability to live life on your own terms. The study was probably written by someone who sold a book on slow, steady stock market investments—a completely different mindset from what we embrace here.
- Freedom to Change Direction: At one point in our conversation, I realized something that truly sets the Fastlane apart. If I wake up tomorrow and decide I want to change my life completely, I can do it. If I want to head to the Floridian coast and start fresh, nothing is stopping me. That’s the kind of freedom the Fastlane offers. It’s about having the ability to make bold, life-changing decisions whenever you want—without being chained to a job or a location.
- What Truly Makes Me Happy: My friends were talking about what makes me happy in life, and I told them: doing what I want, loving the things I do, and being healthy. They argued that I don’t need extra money to afford these things. But here’s the thing—they’re missing the point. The Fastlane isn’t just about accumulating wealth for the sake of it. It’s about creating the financial freedom to live life on my own terms, without limits. Sure, you can be happy with less, but why settle? The extra money gives me the ability to do more, experience more, and achieve more—without worrying about financial constraints. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about thriving.
- Unemployment Reality Check: I’ve been unemployed for months, and one thing I’ve learned is how slow the Slowlane truly is. You get your checks at the end of the month, but by then, you’re already struggling to make ends meet. The Fastlane, on the other hand, offers the potential for quicker financial rewards. You can create something valuable and start generating income almost immediately. Why wait for a paycheck when you can create your own? The Slowlane requires you to survive; the Fastlane allows you to thrive.
- The Illusion of Balance: One of my friends mentioned that you can work a job and still do your side projects. And while he’s partly right, it’s not that simple. When you have a full-time job, you have less time, energy, and focus to pour into your side projects. After a long day at work, your motivation can take a hit, and your creative energy might be drained. Even if you can manage both, the progress on your side projects will likely be slower. That’s why, for me, the Fastlane is the only path that makes sense. It’s about going all-in on something that can change your life, rather than splitting your time between a safe, slow path and the thing that truly has the potential to set you free.
What do you guys think? How do you handle these conversations with Slowlane thinkers?
No matter what, I’m committed to the Fastlane. Whether I have a job or not, I’ll keep grinding and pushing towards my goals. The job might be a temporary step, but it won’t stop me from going all-in on my Fastlane journey. It’s about leveraging every moment, every opportunity, to build the life I want. I’m ready to hustle, grind, and make it happen—because I know that the Fastlane is my path to true freedom.
Think about it—you spend years in school, following a prescribed path, only to end up unemployed or stuck in a job that doesn’t fulfill you. What if you invested that time in yourself instead? If you spent those years gaining real-world experience, learning how to adapt, and navigating the challenges of the real, primitive, and often unsafe world, you’d be so much better equipped to handle whatever life throws at you. School might be a safe place, but the real world isn’t. And that’s where true growth happens—outside of your comfort zone, where you have to rely on your own skills and resilience to succeed. Investing in yourself is the ultimate education.
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