Friday, November 28, 2008

Avoid the deadly mistakes of an average person

It seems I can always look back and remember wanting to have all the money I wanted, even when I was a child. If you remember an old comic called Richie Rich, this is where I gathered those wishes! I came from an average family with your typical ideals and wishes for their children. It's kind of like the saying goes, "Successful people create successful children", in the same way average produces average offspring. I never felt average, but when I spoke to family of my big dreams, particularly my mother, I always heard, "we'll see honey." I really hated to hear that because the tone was more or less, you'll never do that. I was raised believing you work hard, go to college and find a long term job and retire. I let my family and friends brain wash me, and for years I followed that exact path.

It seems to me such a waste of life to spend your time sitting an office, or factory, or even a store working for the man. The best years of your life going to waste, and hardly a penny saved. I always felt there is a better way. One day a friend approached me with an opportunity that was very new to me. It was called MLM or Multi Level Management. I went to the meetings with him and saw an incredible way to make money. I was so excited! They told me to list ten friends, and call them for a set up appointment to show them my wonderful water filtration products. It looked so good on paper, but wow, I never felt so small in my entire life when I had to actually talk to them on the phone. I made two appointments out of ten calls. After the pitiful sales pitch I threw at my friends, they were afraid to answer the phone when ever I called in the future, I may try to sell them something. This was such a horrible feeling, and a very degrading way to make living to me. Sadly my dreams were crushed, and back to my job I went feeling as though there was nothing more to look forward to in life. I imagine that many people have a similar story.

More years have gone by, and I tried to forget my dreams and concentrate on my job. I tried for every promotion possible, anything to raise my moral and increase my income. I eventually bought my first home. This is where I learned the true meaning of debt. A home is such a great investment, or so I was told by my parents. This is really not a true story today. My debt became larger and larger, and my check less capable of stretching. Then the day came where I lost my job. What was I to do, unemployment checks don't go far, and barely come close to paying for anything. I finally found another job, and thought I was back on track, but this time with even more debt to handle, and not enough check to pay the bills. This is probably a very familiar story. I started to reach a point in my life where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I hated my job, my income, and even my life. I wanted to travel, have time to enjoy life, live the good life. I could barely afford to get to work with the crazy gas prices as they were. I drove an hour each way, and my old car was not the greatest on gas mileage. I couldn't find a good local job. I started looking for a new , or another way to earn money once again. I tried to earn money selling photos on photo sell sites. My pictures were all rejected for one reason or another. One day I found something interesting, and it struck my curiosity. I looked into further, and realized that there really is another way. It was a great feeling. I can finally budget my time the way I wish. I can work in my underwear, or nothing if I please. Maybe this is for you? You can check it out right here: http://www.workinsmartinmyuw.com

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