I stumbled upon MJ's books (which I think you know are a breath of fresh air) after I was already in the Fastlane, but after looking around in the forum, I decided I would join and share my experience in the hope that it may help you.
My experience:
I came from a lower-middle income situation, and I was nothing notable as a child. Graduated with a pointless degree, floated around for a while, never cared much about stuff or getting ahead financially.
Suddenly, something unexpected put me in the position where I wanted to provide for someone I loved financially, to ease their difficulty.
I spent about 12 years learning and reading a ton. I probably read over a hundred finance/investing books. I experimented A LOT, made a whole bunch of mistakes. I was all over the place, and was chasing money.
I started meditating, looking within, observing my mind more. I realized I was not focused. I decided to hyper-focus in on one thing at a time. I realized I was focused on what I could get not what I could give and create. I focused on producing something of value.
I realized I shouldn't create something and then try to find or create demand. I hunted (for a while) for a gap in the supply and demand.
I put up a sign that said "don't try, think a little, do a lot".
I found something that a lot of people seemed to want, but the supply sucked.
I often felt discouraged, but I persisted, I was patient, I was confident. I kept reaching out, I kept refining, I kept listening to feedback.
I didn't believe everything, but I considered everything.
When I found a process/product that works and was repeatable, I grew it. Then I automated it. Then I sat back and enjoyed it.
Now, I live comfortably off my passive income.
But I never stop learning.
Everything I said above may not be true for you, try and see for yourself.
Feel free to message me and I am happy to guide, if I can. But you cannot carpool with me, you have to drive.
I wish you love, peace, contentment, kindness and a life of giving back.
My experience:
I came from a lower-middle income situation, and I was nothing notable as a child. Graduated with a pointless degree, floated around for a while, never cared much about stuff or getting ahead financially.
Suddenly, something unexpected put me in the position where I wanted to provide for someone I loved financially, to ease their difficulty.
I spent about 12 years learning and reading a ton. I probably read over a hundred finance/investing books. I experimented A LOT, made a whole bunch of mistakes. I was all over the place, and was chasing money.
I started meditating, looking within, observing my mind more. I realized I was not focused. I decided to hyper-focus in on one thing at a time. I realized I was focused on what I could get not what I could give and create. I focused on producing something of value.
I realized I shouldn't create something and then try to find or create demand. I hunted (for a while) for a gap in the supply and demand.
I put up a sign that said "don't try, think a little, do a lot".
I found something that a lot of people seemed to want, but the supply sucked.
I often felt discouraged, but I persisted, I was patient, I was confident. I kept reaching out, I kept refining, I kept listening to feedback.
I didn't believe everything, but I considered everything.
When I found a process/product that works and was repeatable, I grew it. Then I automated it. Then I sat back and enjoyed it.
Now, I live comfortably off my passive income.
But I never stop learning.
Everything I said above may not be true for you, try and see for yourself.
Feel free to message me and I am happy to guide, if I can. But you cannot carpool with me, you have to drive.
I wish you love, peace, contentment, kindness and a life of giving back.
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