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Wanted to get some perspective from people who've been through something similar.
A few years ago I was constantly working on online business ideas. Creating courses, building websites, launching products, experimenting with different business models etc. I definitely had shiny object syndrome and jumped from one thing to another... but I was always building something.
Then around 2-3 years ago I landed a comfortable job with a good salary. The work is relatively easy, the people are great and every month the paycheck arrives like clockwork.
The problem is... I feel like I've become complacent.
These days I do my 9-5, come home, relax, and thats pretty much it. The drive I used to have just isnt there anymore. I dont feel as hungry or ambitious as I used to. It's almost like comfort and security have removed the urgency that used to push me forward.
Don't get me wrong, I actually like my job and I'm grateful for it. But I also don't want to abandon my entrepreneurial goals. I still want to build something of my own. I still want to create income streams online and eventually get to a point where I'm not dependent on a job.
What I'm struggling with is how to get that fire back.
Has anyone else gone through this after moving from a turbulent, uncertain phase of life into a stable and comfortable career?
Did you eventually get your drive back? If so, what changed?
Part of me wonders if I'm not actually lacking motivation... maybe I've just gotten too comfortable ♂️
Curious to hear your thoughts.
A few years ago I was constantly working on online business ideas. Creating courses, building websites, launching products, experimenting with different business models etc. I definitely had shiny object syndrome and jumped from one thing to another... but I was always building something.
Then around 2-3 years ago I landed a comfortable job with a good salary. The work is relatively easy, the people are great and every month the paycheck arrives like clockwork.
The problem is... I feel like I've become complacent.
These days I do my 9-5, come home, relax, and thats pretty much it. The drive I used to have just isnt there anymore. I dont feel as hungry or ambitious as I used to. It's almost like comfort and security have removed the urgency that used to push me forward.
Don't get me wrong, I actually like my job and I'm grateful for it. But I also don't want to abandon my entrepreneurial goals. I still want to build something of my own. I still want to create income streams online and eventually get to a point where I'm not dependent on a job.
What I'm struggling with is how to get that fire back.
Has anyone else gone through this after moving from a turbulent, uncertain phase of life into a stable and comfortable career?
Did you eventually get your drive back? If so, what changed?
Part of me wonders if I'm not actually lacking motivation... maybe I've just gotten too comfortable ♂️
Curious to hear your thoughts.
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