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<div class="bbWrapper">These books blew my mind. I never thought about life this way. The CENTS concept just kicked my butt. But it’s so true… A life changing concept! That’s why I’m going to become an Uber driver!<br /> <br /> I know it’s risky to dive right in to entrepreneurship like this coming from a secure union job at Kroger, but I feel up to the challenge!<br /> <br /> Looking forward to contributing here as a become financially free! I’m 62 years old, and it’s never too late to go Fastlane! <br /> <br /> I’ve learned a lot of lessons the hard way, and now I’m ready to heed the advice of <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/1/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1" data-username="@MJ DeMarco">@MJ DeMarco</a> and start my entrepreneur journey. <br /> <br /> Entrepreneurship is the way!</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 108316" data-quote="Aidan04" data-source="post: 1123548" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123548" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123548">Aidan04 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;m so lost right now hahaha </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>A lot of us are and were… You’ll find your way just like I did! I’m finally taking charge of my own destiny! You can too!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I could have bet that you would post something like this after I read your comment today...<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1717680488573-webp.56288/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/52/52904-76cc42ad43217030206f569b13b17896.jpg?hash=dKUV5Lu9Kf" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1717680488573.webp" title="1717680488573.webp" width="784" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a><br /> <br /> <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /><img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /><img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I want to be an action taker and not an action faker. I’m taking a huge step today and downloading the Uber driver app.<br /> <br /> I wanted to post proof so you guys know I’m not an action faker.<br /> <br /> This is important. If I want to be an Uber driver, I need to take steps that support that outcome. This is step one. Soon, I will even open the app. Then, sometime in the next month or so, I’ll start filling out the required forms.<br /> <br /> It’s a process. Don’t get discouraged when things get hard. Anything worthwhile takes time and effort. That’s just the fastlane for you.<br /> <br /> I’m going to try to post every day to keep myself accountable. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/img_0536-webp.56289/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/52/52905-be36ee154dd1124185655d0b7d5572fc.jpg?hash=S1x7IQ-s4u" class="bbImage " style="" alt="IMG_0536.png" title="IMG_0536.png" width="200" height="356" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1123547" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123547" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123547">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> These books blew my mind. I never thought about life this way. The CENTS concept just kicked my butt. But it’s so true… A life changing concept! That’s why I’m going to become an Uber driver!<br /> <br /> I know it’s risky to dive right in to entrepreneurship like this coming from a secure union job at Kroger, but I feel up to the challenge!<br /> <br /> Looking forward to contributing here as a become financially free! I’m 62 years old, and it’s never too late to go Fastlane!<br /> <br /> I’ve learned a lot of lessons the hard way, and now I’m ready to heed the advice of <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/1/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1" data-username="@MJ DeMarco">@MJ DeMarco</a> and start my entrepreneur journey.<br /> <br /> Entrepreneurship is the way! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Welcome to the forum.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I think I might become an Uber driver too.<br /> <br /> Sounds like a good way to have time freedom.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 72777" data-quote="BizyDad" data-source="post: 1123598" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123598" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123598">BizyDad said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I think I might become an Uber driver too.<br /> <br /> Sounds like a good way to have time freedom. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>And scale!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1123547" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123547" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123547">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> These books blew my mind. I never thought about life this way. The <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/the-cents-business-commandments-for-entrepreneurs.81090/" class="link link--internal">CENTS</a> concept just kicked my butt. But it’s so true… A life changing concept! That’s why I’m going to become an Uber driver!<br /> <br /> I know it’s risky to dive right in to entrepreneurship like this coming from a secure union job at Kroger, but I feel up to the challenge!<br /> <br /> Looking forward to contributing here as a become financially free! I’m 62 years old, and it’s never too late to go Fastlane!<br /> <br /> I’ve learned a lot of lessons the hard way, and now I’m ready to heed the advice of @MJ DeMarco and start my entrepreneur journey.<br /> <br /> Entrepreneurship is the way! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>You forgot to ask if you should take a $1200 Uber driving course.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 126086" data-quote="RightyTighty" data-source="post: 1123601" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123601" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123601">RightyTighty said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> You forgot to ask if you should take a $1200 Uber driving course. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Should I? It might be something to check off before I keep working on the app. Just to make sure I know how to do it all.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I think Kak is trying to say or remind everyone that we can&#039;t just read the books for the sake of reading. Taking action is the most important part versus just reading them.<br /> <br /> I did see that the father of 3 was starting a freelance web design business. That&#039;s the Second-Order Specialized skill lever from TGRE. <br /> <br /> What is the critical path to your first customer? Something MJ would say, probably.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 126086" data-quote="RightyTighty" data-source="post: 1123601" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123601" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123601">RightyTighty said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> You forgot to ask if you should take a $1200 Uber driving course. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hey, I&#039;m selling an Uber driver course for $2000/month if you&#039;re interested! I have a day of Uber driving under my belt.<br /> <br /> I will also teach you how to coach others too!</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper">Wow! Pleased to meet you. Firstly, this is amazing, I just joined the forum yesterday and I CAN&#039;T BELIEVE how amazing <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/1/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1" data-username="@MJ DeMarco">@MJ DeMarco</a> is at writing. I&#039;m going to be rich!<br /> <br /> I was also thinking of beginning my forex trading account too, but is being an Uber driver better?? Gonna call in the big guns for this one <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/33771/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="33771" data-username="@Fox">@Fox</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/55234/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="55234" data-username="@Antifragile">@Antifragile</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/47954/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="47954" data-username="@Johnny boy">@Johnny boy</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/72777/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="72777" data-username="@BizyDad">@BizyDad</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/48932/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="48932" data-username="@fastlane_dad">@fastlane_dad</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/47734/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="47734" data-username="@Black_Dragon43">@Black_Dragon43</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/107881/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="107881" data-username="@heavy_industry">@heavy_industry</a> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a>. Please help me!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 108316" data-quote="Aidan04" data-source="post: 1123625" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123625" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123625">Aidan04 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I will also teach you how to coach others too! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>That&#039;s so cool, Iman Ghadzi said this is a great way to become rich. I&#039;m gonna drop out, college is a scam. Everyone needs a coach to become rich.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 116344" data-quote="Spenny" data-source="post: 1123627" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123627" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123627">Spenny said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> That&#039;s so cool, Iman Ghadzi said this is a great way to become rich. I&#039;m gonna drop out, college is a scam. Everyone needs a coach to become rich. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I dropped out myself, and Iman told me this was the way!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 96450" data-quote="ZackerySprague" data-source="post: 1123606" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123606" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123606">ZackerySprague said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What is the critical path to your first customer? Something MJ would say, probably. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Nah who can be bothered with that. I need money now, couldn&#039;t care less about my customer.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I have to admit something.<br /> <br /> This thread was action faking.<br /> <br /> I have still not completed the application to become an Uber driver. It just seems so daunting, I can’t bring myself to do it. I still dream of one day hauling drunks around and cleaning puke out of my car for $7 an hour. Maybe it can be my New Year’s resolution 2025! <br /> <br /> Can anyone help me get some motivation? Perhaps some accountability partners?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I did Uber Eats for a while. It isn’t as glamorous as they make it sound. I have to assume the regular Uber Driving is the same. <br /> <br /> It’s 100% a trade off time = money though. <br /> <br /> So it’s ok to view it as a day job/main hustle while you build your CENTS business up. <br /> <br /> There were some days Uber sent nothing but shit food delivery offers where I’d lose money replacing fuel used if I took them. <br /> <br /> It’s a shit-show at least where I lived when doing it.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 119407" data-quote="circleme" data-source="post: 1123590" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123590" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123590">circleme said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I could have bet that you would post something like this after I read your comment today...<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/56288/" target="_blank">View attachment 56288</a><br /> <br /> <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /><img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /><img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thank you guys for the warm welcome! Everyone has to start somewhere. I have been taking the courses on web design that <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/33771/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="33771" data-username="@Fox">@Fox</a> recommended every night since I purchased the course. I guess it&#039;s frowned upon to be excited about moving forward with something and encouraging others that, even though life can be hectic and chaotic, it&#039;s never impossible to make a better life for you and your family? Idk but I&#039;m glad my post compelled you to make a sarcastic thread about a new forum member who is excited to get the ball rolling on his entrepreneur journey. <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 96450" data-quote="ZackerySprague" data-source="post: 1123606" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1123606" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1123606">ZackerySprague said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I think Kak is trying to say or remind everyone that we can&#039;t just read the books for the sake of reading. Taking action is the most important part versus just reading them.<br /> <br /> I did see that the father of 3 was starting a freelance web design business. That&#039;s the Second-Order Specialized skill lever from TGRE.<br /> <br /> What is the critical path to your first customer? Something MJ would say, probably. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I have a couple of family members that have small businesses that have already said they want to work with me and create their websites for them (or revamp their current sites). From there, I am going to network with who they know and grow. First step is being comfortable building the sites which, like I said, I&#039;m learning how to do. But thanks for the reminder <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> that reading the books is one thing, taking action is another. Appreciate ya!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 142332" data-quote="acars513" data-source="post: 1124504" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124504" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124504">acars513 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thank you guys for the warm welcome! Everyone has to start somewhere. I have been taking the courses on web design that <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/33771/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="33771" data-username="@Fox">@Fox</a> recommended every night since I purchased the course. I guess it&#039;s frowned upon to be excited about moving forward with something and encouraging others that, even though life can be hectic and chaotic, it&#039;s never impossible to make a better life for you and your family? Idk but I&#039;m glad my post compelled you to make a sarcastic thread about a new forum member who is excited to get the ball rolling on his entrepreneur journey.<br /> <br /> I have a couple of family members that have small businesses that have already said they want to work with me and create their websites for them (or revamp their current sites). From there, I am going to network with who they know and grow. First step is being comfortable building the sites which, like I said, I&#039;m learning how to do. But thanks for the reminder <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> that reading the books is one thing, taking action is another. Appreciate ya! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>No worries, good luck. You on the right path. Starting with your network is great. Going to businesses and local groups can help for introducing yourself to others if you have the time. Good luck.<br /> I also got roasted on the forum at times as well. You just have to learn to have thick skin and move on. They want to tease go ahead. As my boss told me earlier today. Kill them with kindness. If they wanna play, let them play. Just focus on you and helping another person and focus on your journey.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 96450" data-quote="ZackerySprague" data-source="post: 1124520" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124520" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124520">ZackerySprague said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> No worries, good luck. You on the right path. Starting with your network is great. Going to businesses and local groups can help for introducing yourself to others if you have the time. Good luck.<br /> I also got roasted on the forum at times as well. You just have to learn to have thick skin and move on. They want to tease go ahead. As my boss told me earlier today. Kill them with kindness. If they wanna play, let them play. Just focus on you and helping another person and focus on your journey. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hey, I like to play too so if they wanna play, let’s play! I’m all for it.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 142332" data-quote="acars513" data-source="post: 1124525" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124525" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124525">acars513 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hey, I like to play too so if they wanna play, let’s play! I’m all for it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I dont think the intent here is to cause a fight on the forum. Kak has good intentions, he&#039;s reminding of what people should do. At the end of the day it&#039;s jokes. They care, they want to best for us.<br /> No need to play.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Hello <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/4862/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="4862" data-username="@Kak">@Kak</a> and welcome to the forum.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ll tell you what: <b>You sound like a communist.</b><br /> <br /> <br /> So why would you choose to be an Uber driver when you can start <b>COPYWRITING</b>?? <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-bulb.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bulb:" title="Bulb :bulb:" data-shortname=":bulb:" /><img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-bulb.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bulb:" title="Bulb :bulb:" data-shortname=":bulb:" /><img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-bulb.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bulb:" title="Bulb :bulb:" data-shortname=":bulb:" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Copywriting is <i>almost entirely</i> CENTS-based, especially if you pluralize it:<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 26px"><b>C</b></span>OPYWRI<span style="font-size: 26px"><b>T</b></span>I<span style="font-size: 26px"><b>N</b></span>G<span style="font-size: 26px"><b>S</b></span>.<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>C</b>ontrol</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>T</b>ime</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>N</b>eed</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><b>S</b>cale</li> </ul><br /> It misses the <b>Entry </b>commandment.<br /> <br /> But you already made your Entry on the forum by posting this thread and you&#039;ll be OK.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Good luck and send me a message if you need any help downloading the copywriter app!<br /> <br /> Maybe we can start a radio show podcast together!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 140283" data-quote="realbillperry" data-source="post: 1124499" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124499" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124499">realbillperry said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> It’s 100% a trade off time = money though.<br /> <br /> So it’s ok to view it as a day job/main hustle while you build your <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/the-cents-business-commandments-for-entrepreneurs.81090/" class="link link--internal">CENTS</a> business up. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Notwithstanding the people that knew this was satire, I can’t believe it took this long for someone to post this! Congratulations, you actually think like an entrepreneur.<br /> <br /> This thread was created to point out the irony of creating yourself a 1:1 time for money self-employment arrangement after reading books that clearly define the types of business that can free you are not 1:1.<br /> <br /> That’s why…. I’m going to be a photographer now! <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1124575" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124575" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124575">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Notwithstanding the people that knew this was satire, I can’t believe it took this long for someone to post this! Congratulations, you actually think like an entrepreneur.<br /> <br /> This thread was created to point out the irony of creating yourself a 1:1 time for money self-employment arrangement after reading books that clearly define the types of business that can free you are not 1:1.<br /> <br /> That’s why…. I’m going to be a photographer now! <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Seeing all of this as a new forum member, I was very confused. But I get it now. The irony is palpable and I wish you nothing but luck on your photography journey! <br /> <br /> &quot;Don&#039;t let your dreams be dreams&quot; - Shia LaBeouf</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1124575" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124575" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124575">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> That’s why…. I’m going to be a photographer now! <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-rofl.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="ROFL :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Act &gt; Assess &gt; Adjust<br /> <br /> Use the lessons you&#039;ve learned in your failed business as an <i>Uber driver</i> to become a better photographer.<br /> <br /> I will recommend the following book(s):<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Photographer&#039;s Fastlane</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unprinted</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Great Photo Landscape</li> </ul><br /> All by the famous painter and copywriter - <b>MJ DaVinci.</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1718370846877-webp.56416/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/53/53032-435f74e0018fcc71f636b140b36d16b9.jpg?hash=ClYNW-SLbO" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1718370846877.png" title="1718370846877.png" width="200" height="200" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4862" data-quote="Kak" data-source="post: 1124575" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124575" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124575">Kak said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> This thread was created to point out the irony of creating yourself a 1:1 time for money self-employment arrangement after reading books that clearly define the types of business that can free you are not 1:1. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I somewhat disagree as a potential starting point for newbs and I just was talking about this with my step-son, so it&#039;s not something I&#039;m posting here for the sake of being adversarial or posting it, but it is something I told to my very own family...<br /> <br /> I&#039;ll try to paraphrase what I said: <b>The point of business is to maximize and explode the value your time, ultimately, to free it while maintaining that value. </b> This is exactly what you are talking about. However, the reason why I&#039;m OK with people starting web design firms or other 1:1 trades is because suddenly they go from making $20 at Corporation X to $200/hour for themselves, that&#039;s a 10X.<br /> <br /> Back to my stepson, he was doing a business that was WORSE than a 1:1 trade. Not only was he NOT making a 10X return on his time, it was less than his normal job at $18/hour. His only escape from these horrible metrics was incredible scale which likely would have been YEARS away.<br /> <br /> I asked him, why are you busting your a$$ so your best case scenario in the next 6 months is $10/hour?<br /> <br /> If you can&#039;t 5-10X the value of your time in business as a starting point for your 1:1-- very early (unless in a product development stage) one should stay at their job and find a better business opportunity.<br /> <br /> The exception is product development or the ramp up stage which can pay nothing for weeks. But at some point, you need your time to be valued at 10X, working or not.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1124589" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124589" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124589">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> If you can&#039;t 5-10X the value of your time in business as a starting point for your 1:1-- very early (unless in a product development stage) one should stay at their job and find a better business opportunity. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> This graphic from the newsletter comes to mind...<br /> <br /> <b> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--unfurl js-unfurl fauxBlockLink" data-unfurl="true" data-result-id="413508" data-url="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/the-most-important-business-pivot-is-done-before-starting.111971/" data-host="www.thefastlaneforum.com" data-pending="false"> <div class="contentRow"> <div class="contentRow-figure contentRow-figure--fixedSmall js-unfurl-figure"> <img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/assets/logo/fastlane_discussion_og.png" loading="lazy" alt="www.thefastlaneforum.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-image" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </div> <div class="contentRow-main"> <h3 class="contentRow-header js-unfurl-title"> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/the-most-important-business-pivot-is-done-before-starting.111971/" class="link link--internal fauxBlockLink-blockLink" target="" rel="" data-proxy-href=""> IDEA - NEWSLETTER - The most important business pivot is done before starting. </a> </h3> <div class="contentRow-snippet js-unfurl-desc">My stepson was a Generation Z young adult with no interest in business or entrepreneurship. I&#039;ve tried to get him interested in owning his business and controlling his destiny for years. No luck. Everything changed after he graduated from college and got a full-time job. Early morning...</div> <div class="contentRow-minor contentRow-minor--hideLinks"> <span class="js-unfurl-favicon"> <img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/assets/logo/Fastlane32.png" loading="lazy" alt="www.thefastlaneforum.com" class="bbCodeBlockUnfurl-icon" data-onerror="hide-parent"/> </span> www.thefastlaneforum.com </div> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/attachments/1718377250061-webp.56417/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/data/attachments/53/53033-73f6cc902c16278728b7173441eccf31.jpg?hash=JRlY5o4rvu" class="bbImage " style="" alt="1718377250061.webp" title="1718377250061.webp" width="200" height="204" loading="lazy" /></a></b></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1124589" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1124589" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1124589">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I asked him, why are you busting your a$$ so your best case scenario in the next 6 months is $10/hour?<br /> <br /> If you can&#039;t 5-10X the value of your time in business as a starting point for your 1:1-- very early (unless in a product development stage) one should stay at their job and find a better business opportunity. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I would also note that this is why &quot;flipping houses&quot; is such a popular idea for normies... you put 80 hours into renovating a house and sell it for a $40,000 profit ... boom, you just made $500/hour, or 25X if you normally make $20/hour.</div>
 

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