Go get a part time job at least. Money chasing short term in buisness is a horrible approach , feed your self being a slave, and save up cash to invest. Everyone has to pay they’re dues
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Free registration at the forum removes this block.I need everyone's feedback, good or bad (especially MJ)
It's too focused on you. Your mission. Your beliefs.
- "We believe..."
- "We don't believe..."
- "We take a different approach..."
This is not real freedom, you're still chained to the scripted life and have to worry about your next meal and next paycheck, like most of us.
Those folks who spend one entire month soaking in their bathtub while $$$ keeps rolling in, now that's freedom.
managed to make $941 which is actually enough for me to pay rent and survive. I know it's not much but this is money from pure hustle, no job.
It actually feels amazing, the fact that it is completely detach from having a real job.
Hey everyone,
Quick background on me; I 'm 29 y/o and live on my own so no parents and no gf/spouse.
so after constantly contemplating on leaving my job (the work environment was getting worse and worse) with my desire to pursue fastlane/unscripted roadmap, I ended up quitting my job on Oct. 26.
Why Did I Quit?
It was just hard for me to stay there because of the corporate politics. Even tho I was a supervisor there, I could not have any real control over some aspects of operations(bad employees, work ethics, schedules etc) and yet, I had to keep things under control?! A lot of things did not make sense and eventually all of this led to a real absolute FTE. The funny thing is that I had to be one of the best employee of the company too. It really sucks because I still enjoyed the job there (valet at a luxury store).
Anyhow, on the last day of employment, I was not even planning to quit really. It was just a combination of bad things just compounding on top of one another that eventually led to that day. I actually came an hour late to work which never happened previously. Everyone was being a pain to deal with and the manager came in too. I just told him I quit without really thinking much about it really. He understood because he's almost at the FTE as well. I just walked away and never looked back.
The Present Moment
So right now, I barely have much to survive to be honest. I could pay my rent for this month but I don't know how I'll be doing next month. I've been working on my website and online digital product for the past months (since around july) and all is set but yet, I'm not making any sales yet and receive little traffic. I'll be signing up on JVZoo tomorrow and try to see if I could get some affiliates to promote it.
I know money online doesn't come overnight. That being said, I did side-hustles here and there (renovation with my friend, acting, security at events) but just wondering if anyone here could help me out with ideas to get-by for side-hustles? Share some opinions too pls.
I posted adds around for website building and seo service and tried prospecting/cold calling a few businesses but no luck =/. I tried selling seo/web services to local companies but when I cold call, it's usually the secretary that answers and they don't care.
Freedom Feels A Bit Bittersweet
I always thought that the feeling of absolute freedom would be like living in a utopia but man it's not really the case right now. Not having a job as a safety net right now makes me pretty damn anxious to be honest. It's okay tho. I tell myself that worse case scenario, I can move back to my mom's place but best case scenario, I'll be able to survive with a business/side-hustle and no job.
So here's the website/service I've been working on: Addict Free | Overcoming Your Addiction Starts Here.
I need everyone's feedback, good or bad (especially MJ). Guys, I don't have much to lose right now so I might as well go all-in. I assume complete responsibility for the situation I'm in right now and I'm gonna deal with whatever the consequence may be.
So right now, I barely have much to survive to be honest. I could pay my rent for this month but I don't know how I'll be doing next month.
So, you jumped out of the frying pan into the fire... What do you have to lose -- as you so casually point out. You can go home and live with your mother -- for a free ride -- and you're how old? Uh? Bumming off your mother isn't an exercise that either builds your character, or helps you create a good business. It's a dead end short cut. Get a job and take care of yourself -- until you develop the necessary business habits & morals, take the steps to go through the building process, do all of the grinding hard work and replace your income with a solid business.Hey everyone,
Quick background on me; I 'm 29 y/o and live on my own so no parents and no gf/spouse.
Guys, I don't have much to lose right now so I might as well go all-in. I assume complete responsibility for the situation I'm in right now and I'm gonna deal with whatever the consequence may be.
Hey MJ, thanks for your reply. Much appreciated!+1.
Working from a state of anxiety is a not a great place to be working from.
Congrats on a great first step.
If you can't keep up the hustle/grind (sometimes location dependent) I would try Uber or some other "make your own hours" gigs (good car needed). If not, then I'd get a "mindless" job (waiter/bartending/taxi/janitor/labor) that can help me just get by and pay bills.
Any time not spent in the job goes toward my business.
My objective would be to reduce anxiety and be able to 100% focus on the long-game plan. Having a shit job does not change your vision.
Here's a list of all the shit jobs we've done around here.
Notable! - Dead-End Sh*t Jobs ... Yours?
Good luck.
+1 - you're not selling out by getting a part-time job, you're becoming your own VC and funding your venture. There's no shame in it - you're sustaining your hustle.Go get a part time job at least. Money chasing short term in buisness is a horrible approach , feed your self being a slave, and save up cash to invest. Everyone has to pay they’re dues
Quick background on me; I 'm 29 y/o and live on my own so no parents and no gf/spouse.
Why Did I Quit?
It was just hard for me to stay there because of the corporate politics. Even tho I was a supervisor there, I could not have any real control over some aspects of operations(bad employees, work ethics, schedules etc) and yet, I had to keep things under control?! A lot of things did not make sense and eventually all of this led to a real absolute FTE. The funny thing is that I had to be one of the best employee of the company too. It really sucks because I still enjoyed the job there (valet at a luxury store).
Anyhow, on the last day of employment, I was not even planning to quit really.
Freedom Feels A Bit Bittersweet
I always thought that the feeling of absolute freedom would be like living in a utopia but man it's not really the case right now. Not having a job as a safety net right now makes me pretty damn anxious to be honest.
Book - I've Read UNSCRIPTED!Hey MJ, thanks for your reply. Much appreciated!
You know what, after well over a month, I no longer feel the anxiety anymore. I must say that i felt it a lot in the beginning, right after I left my job and realized I had no safety net. As of right now though, I feel much better because I can find gigs/side-hustles to pay off my bills and I kinda gotten used to it.
At the moment, I just feel a need to keep going at it and running and making things happen. I will keep everyone updated on how things are and if I could make it alive on the fastlane.
EDIT: btw, how do I get the tab on my profile saying "read TMF " and "read UNSCRIPTED "?
So here's my new years update (Happy new years everyone by the way!!)
So far, this UNSCRIPTED lifestyle takes getting used to. I honestly have no clue how things are going to unfold in the upcoming months...
UPDATE:
I'm not gonna lie to you guys, I fell flat on my face this time. Kinda like hitting a brick wall @100+mph. My mom happen to lose her job at the same time and couldn't pay the mortgage so she wasn't really doing well and I had to move back in with her and try to provide immediate income. I also had to take a job.
Since January, both have been doing much better. I'm back at university and got a job at a major bank. Not bad but man, I could definitely feel the slowlane. I feel like I'm dead center in the slowlane and can really grasp what MJ was describing in unscripted .
Each morning I now take the train to work and it feels like you're on a massive conveyer belt just going towards the slaughter house. No wonder you often hear the analogy of being a sheep. It definitely feels like it.
Honestly it's been a super rough couple of month and I really feel like I'm stuck in a limbo. I feel like my mindset has changed tremendously in the past month. I'm moving away from the employee mindset and I have a really hard time with conformity. At the same time however, I feel like I still don't have the complete entrepreneurial mindset as well. I'm stuck in between.
I wouldnt dwell over the analogy you have given your job. At least its income for now. Sometimes we need to work to fund our dream.... I feel like I still don't have the complete entrepreneurial mindset as well. I'm stuck in between.
That's tough to hear, OP, but you know what must be done. You need to look for a job, ASAP.
Now that I've stated the obvious, let me share a side gig that helped me a lot in the past: Working as a Social Media Evaluator.
This is a legit work-from-home opportunity, and they'll hire anyone who's fluent in English and has social media accounts. If you live in the US, you'll have an easier time being hired, but if you're not, don't worry. They have openings for countries all over the world (I'm from Brazil and worked on 4 projects so far).
These are the best companies you can apply for:
- Appen – Appen | Job Search
- Leapforce – Leapforce : Current Opportunities
- Lionbridge – http://www.thesmartcrowd.com/about/workers/job-opportunities/
The hiring process can range from weeks to months. Most opportunities are part-time only, and you can expect to earn 9-13USD per hour (depends on the country you're living). I can't share many details about the work itself due to NDA regulations, but the work is easy, repetitive, and you'll have to type a lot. Still, it's a nice side income to help you during your job hunt.
Don't rely on these gigs for too long. Their contracts will last from 6 months to 1 year, so that's why I'm telling you to look for a job on the side.
You'll need to write down a resume. Nothing fancy, just a single page where you'll state that you're tech-savvy and can troubleshoot on your own. A college degree helps but isn't required. If you need any pointers on building your resume, just ask.
Good luck, OP.
By the way, I saw your website and your main page has a common mistake that is probably costing you traffic and conversions:
It's too focused on you. Your mission. Your beliefs.
- "We believe..."
- "We don't believe..."
- "We take a different approach..."
Focus on your clients' wants and needs, not your beliefs. Rather than saying what you believe in, tell them how fast they'll overcome their addictions if they hire your services. How pain-free their lives will be once they've conquered their addictions.
There are a few other mistakes out there, but that has to be the biggest one. If you want more help with your web copy, send me a PM and I'll be glad to help you out.
Now that I've stated the obvious, let me share a side gig that helped me a lot in the past: Working as a Social Media Evaluator.
Don't rely on these gigs for too long. Their contracts will last from 6 months to 1 year,
Good luck, OP.
This drove me mad and led to my eventual lay off. Corporate politics means the company is too big, and people are making decisions just for the sake of making decisions so they can say they did something. And the only thing that matters at this point is making investors happy per 1/4 vs making the customers and employees happy....the corporate politics...
That's a bit how I feel really. I really need to find something that I feel is meaningful. There are plenty of ways to make money but I just really need to feel that I'm giving meaningful value and not just doing something for the sake of having a business or to make money. It's not even about following my passion. It's serving people but at a much higher level.I wouldnt dwell over the analogy you have given your job. At least its income for now. Sometimes we need to work to fund our dream.
But not having the entrepreneurial mindset? I firmly believe you need to be able to have something that is challenging and interesting to yourself. And perhaps you havent found that? Some entrepreneurs will dive into whatever opportunity comes up. Me I need something that gets me excited which fuels me to wake up at 5am.
That's a bit how I feel really. I really need to find something that I feel is meaningful....there are a lot of dots that are connecting. Its just not 100% clear at the moment however.
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