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Originally Posted by Dwane J.  You hit a common theme that others are picking up on, my fear. It is something that I have been working on for years now. It appears that I still have some work to do to overcome it.
It appears that I have a lot of work to do and some key life decisions to make. |
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What if it wasn't hard?
What if it wasn't a lot of work?
Two people want to climb to a height. The first person goes up the cliff, with enormous effort. The other person finds a path, and nonchalantly, easily, simply, walks up the path.
You've gone through 6 layoffs. Somehow you have each time found a job that pays the bills. You slog through your work. Each day you get up, overcome your resistance, and go off to toil at a job you don't particularly enjoy. You are where you are now because you have worked hard. You worked hard to find a new job after each layoff. Your side business is a lot of work.
It is natural to imagine that the future will be like the past.
So if you want more... if you want kids... the natural belief is that it will need
more work.
If you want more... you want a job you enjoy... the natural belief is that it will need
more work.
If you want more... you want your side business to grow... the natural belief is that it will need
more work.
If you want more... you want to overcome your fears... the natural belief is that it will need
more work.
In an economy of scarcity, you bring forth wealth by the toil of your labor. By the sweat of your brow, your head down, you toil in the field and bring forth food from the ground.
If you want twice as much food... the only way to get it... without stealing from others... is to work twice as hard.
In an economy of abundance, you bring forth wealth by going out and finding it. You look up, look around, and see... over there, over the next hill, is a wild apple orchard, food for the picking. Over there, is a path up to the height. Over there, is a job you will enjoy. Over there, are ideas for overcoming fear without effort. Over there, is information on how to grow your businesses without taking more time.
If you enjoy reading books, you might like
48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller or
The Type-Z Guide to Success: A Lazy Person's Manifesto to Wealth and Fulfillment by Marc Allen.