As of 6 PM tonight, I no longer have a ‘real’ job. I am off of a payroll and out on my own. I have no income and this is good thing. This is exactly what I want.
I realize that for the majority of the people, not having an income is an inherently bad thing. Yes, it’s very uncomfortable and unsettling to think that I will not have a paycheck coming in the mail this month. But, I believe that necessity breeds action. I find comfort in knowing that I must now develop my own stream of income. I have always wanted to be my own boss, call my own shots and be in charge. Time to step up to the plate and deliver.
I recently began reading a very influential book titled Influence. This famously brilliant book details how and why marketing tactics work. The majority of the findings are backed by strong scientific evidence.
One chapter in particular, on commitment and consistency, has caught my attention.
It appears that the commitments most effective in changing a person’s self-image and future behavior are those that are active, public, and effortful.
This statement applies to me in several ways. I have a made a commitment to develop my own source of income. I am actively writing this fact in this blog post. I am making this commitment public on the internet and therefore holding myself very accountable. I have gone to great efforts to ensure that I do not lose sight of my goal (i.e. quitting my stable job).
SAY IT LOUD. SAY IT PROUD. I WILL DEVELOP MY OWN BUSINESS AND INCOME STREAMS.
I’d guess that half of you have given up on this post by now, so I’ll stop too. I need to go celebrate my independence anyway. But next time you see me, ask me how my business is coming? Be snooty. Be skeptical. It will only fuel my fire.
Thanks!
