Hello all,
I have been working online exclusively since 1997, when I was just a wee-little chap. I have always had an "entrepreneurial spirit". When I was young I lived in an empty house, my father and mother both working literally day-and-night to provide for us. We didn't struggle, in fact, in many ways I was spoiled. I was spoiled with material goods like video games, toys, nice clothing, etc... The limited time I would see my parents they were frustrated with their jobs, burnt out by their efforts, and would talk about how poorly they were treated at work.
My friends found my "parentless" lifestyle very appealing. They talked about how great it would be to have no parental restraints -- like me. But, the grass is always greener. All I wanted was to have my family. I especially wanted more time with my father. But, he did what he could -- loved me with gifts and worked, worked, worked.
I decided at an early age that I was not going to be at the mercy of my employer like my father was. I was not going to miss the important events in the lives of my family. I was determined to lay my own path and be my own boss. And, I have never let up... I have been working exclusive from home, and online, since 1997.
I have a passion to help others do the same because the one thing I know for sure is that TIME is much more valuable than MONEY. Money comes and goes... Time flows only one direction. You cannot buy it, store it, replenish it. The moments we miss in life are gone forever. The moments my father missed can never be recovered.
This has also strongly affected my views of success. While by mainstream standards I am not very successful (almost ALL of my clients make at least 10x more $ than me each year) and I do still struggle to pay bills at times, I measure success by the TIME I have to spend with the ones I love. And there, is where I am really successful. I have a wonderful family and, although I am still far from my ultimate goal (retirement), I have been able to be there for every step. From waking up all night to a crying infant who needs a bottle and a diaper change, to seeing my oldest daughter in plays and recitals, to hearing every "first word"... I haven't missed a moment!
Clinton contacted me and has provided me much inspiration (THANKS!)... Maybe I too can soon be "semi-retired" and have even more time for my family and for God -- and not have to worry about the bills so much! Then I can better do what I love online too -- helping others change their lives!
So, I am excited to have found this online community. Or, rather that it has found me. We will see where it goes from here. :-)
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