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Sindre · 09-05-2008, 02:05 AM

I quit my job in December last year, just after moving out from home and in with my girlfriend to another city! I had absolutely no idea what to do next, except for a strong feeling and wish for something on the internet. So yeah, all the "security" of having a job just vanished in front of my girlfriend's eyes. I felt really bad for her, because she really believed that there was no other possible way to make an income without a job. I'm happy to say that I've proved her wrong several times since then. All thanks to discovering Steve's blog in August last year. The articles and ideas aligned so well with me, and eventually I just "got it". There was no way in hell that I would be suffering through an unfulfilling jobsituation ever again. (And I'm young, 23 years old, and only had 4 jobs in my life).

So (maybe a bit too) inspired by Steve, with no technical bakground or education, I started my blog in Norwegian at February 1st this year. And it has become one of Norways most popular blogs in a very short time. I'm living a life that gives me good meaning and I'm finding it easier to generate income and new ideas.

For example, just today I managed to attract more than $500 from advertisors after a long period without so much income. This is still a bit unusual daily result for me, and maybe my best so far, but the point I'm trying to make is that there are plenty of possibilities for the right persons out there. It's all a matter og doing what you love (and knowing what you love), expressing it to the world whenever it feels right for you, and watch the world almost bend over to meet your needs effortlessly (at least on good days). It takes some doing, patience and sometimes failures, but you don't give up if you're on the right path.

I really feel like I'm just getting started. Owe it all to Steve for pushing me over the edge and helping me find the courage to live the life I want. Thanks so much.

Hope this was inspiring for somebody.

Sorry for any bad English. I'm going to partly blame it on the clock, which is 4AM in the morning here up North.

09-05-2008, 02:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sindre Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 67	I quit my job in December last year, just after moving out from home and in with my girlfriend to another city! I had absolutely no idea what to do next, except for a strong feeling and wish for something on the internet. So yeah, all the "security" of having a job just vanished in front of my girlfriend's eyes. I felt really bad for her, because she really believed that there was no other possible way to make an income without a job. I'm happy to say that I've proved her wrong several times since then. All thanks to discovering Steve's blog in August last year. The articles and ideas aligned so well with me, and eventually I just "got it". There was no way in hell that I would be suffering through an unfulfilling jobsituation ever again. (And I'm young, 23 years old, and only had 4 jobs in my life). So (maybe a bit too) inspired by Steve, with no technical bakground or education, I started my blog in Norwegian at February 1st this year. And it has become one of Norways most popular blogs in a very short time. I'm living a life that gives me good meaning and I'm finding it easier to generate income and new ideas. For example, just today I managed to attract more than $500 from advertisors after a long period without so much income. This is still a bit unusual daily result for me, and maybe my best so far, but the point I'm trying to make is that there are plenty of possibilities for the right persons out there. It's all a matter og doing what you love (and knowing what you love), expressing it to the world whenever it feels right for you, and watch the world almost bend over to meet your needs effortlessly (at least on good days). It takes some doing, patience and sometimes failures, but you don't give up if you're on the right path. I really feel like I'm just getting started. Owe it all to Steve for pushing me over the edge and helping me find the courage to live the life I want. Thanks so much. Hope this was inspiring for somebody. Sorry for any bad English. I'm going to partly blame it on the clock, which is 4AM in the morning here up North.