Ready to Get off of the Slow Lane

[D.I.Schuyler]

Hello!

I am glad to be part of this forum.

I am married and a father of four. I grew up a Navy brat so I've been all over the United States. I currently reside in Northern VA (about 25 min from Washington D.C). Some of my hobbies include: martial arts, weight lifting, traveling, reading, and watching movies.

Before joining the US Army, I ran my own martial arts school and worked part time as a physical therapist aide. I loved the freedom of running my own business. I set my own hours and charged what I thought my time was worth. Fast forward to today after serving 12 years in the Army and working as a federal contractor for four years, I have to admit that I am financially frustrated and dissatisfied with where my life ended up. I earn a lot of money, but after taxes and paying the bills, I barely have anything to show for all of my hard work, week in and week out. I am ready to get off this endless treadmill. It is my hope that I can learn something from you all on this forum so that I can start living a life that I can be proud of and be able pass on what I learn to my children.

 

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[Max Crowe]

Welcome! I am sure that this forum will help you succeed, good luck!

 

[D.I.Schuyler]

Thanks Max!

 

[inputchip]

Welcome to the forum @D.I.Schuyler!

Your past experiences may prove to be more valuable than you think. INSIDERS knowledge in an industry can lead to finding the gaps/pains, providing a solution, and eventually making a profit by providing value to your customers. I wish you the best!

 

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[D.I.Schuyler]

Thanks @inputchip!

 

[100k]

Dude... you look too young to be having 4 kids. You like 20-25.

Shocked you've been in the army 12 years. Anyways, welcome to the club.

Remember - to escape the rat race you need assets (spend all your money to acquire assets - preferably by leveraging other people's money ... i.e using debt/loans/equity).

 

[D.I.Schuyler]

Lol! Thanks a lot.

 

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