Starting An Online Business?…4 Reasons You Don’t Need To Listen To Anyone
I am sure there are several reasons you could consider us crazy. But the latest reason? My husband dropped out of engineering school to start an online business. When people hear that, we definitely get some odd looks. Not everyone tells us we are crazy, but I usually know when they are thinking it. I am sure some of it is just plain curiosity, wondering why the heck he would choose to drop out of school and start an online business.
We have many reasons for making this choice, and we haven’t regretted the decision one bit. So if you are thinking about making a change, or just doing something out of the norm I hope this post can help you brush off any rude comments or funny “what in the world are you thinking” looks. So here we go…
4 Reasons You Don’t Need To Listen To Anyone
Your Life Is Your Life
First things first. This is your life. You have agency, and can make educated decisions by yourself. This one has often been a challenge for me. I have always wanted approval, and I guess you could say “permission” from others to make decisions. I didn’t want to disappoint anyone or make a wrong choice. As I have slowly started to rely more on myself and on my husband instead of others I have had a better grasp on that agency.
In return I have also gained more confidence. Confidence in making decisions, and being happy with it. Confidence in knowing that it was my (or my husband and I’s) choice. Not anyone elses. And Since someone else didn’t make the choice, I have no one to disappoint. So the main take away here is to just realize that this is YOUR life,and it doesn’t matter what others think as long as YOU are making the choice. So if you want to start an online business go for it or whatever else your heart desires. 🙂
Secret To Happiness
We thought we were happy. We had our plan all figured out. Adam was going to school, so he could get a good job, so he could take care of his family. That is how it is supposed to work, right? Yes… for some. It wasn’t working for us though. Adam was enjoying what he was learning but he didn’t like the idea of working a job. Whoever he worked for would own his time. So we needed a change. He wanted more control over his time and still find joy in his work.
If you are not doing what makes you happy then something needs to change. And if doing something that may not be “acceptable” or “the social norm” makes you happy, then DO IT! Take a look at your values/beliefs. If they are not being meet then that typically leads to frustration and unhappiness. So do what makes you happy. Do what keeps you moving forward everyday. Find it, stick to it, and don’t worry about anyone else.
Best Way To Learn
I always had this vision that my Husband would have a good job. He would go to work and then come home in the evening and play with the kids before dinner and bedtime. Looking back I think what a funny vision that was. Because now he can spend the whole day with them if he wants. He gets to plan his schedule and it is truly wonderful. Since we have taken this path we have learned so much more about ourselves, and our kids. We have become more open minded. We have learned things we never would have learned if we had followed the norm.
It’s important to step out and take some risks. Any time you step out of the box you learn something new. If you are getting out of your comfort zone, taking a new path, or simply making a change you WILL learn. It is okay to try something new. It is okay to take a risk. You can never truly fail. You may not get the outcome you were looking for but you learn a lot from the experience. We have had setbacks with our business but they truly helped us learn how to get the results that we are looking for.
What Do Friends Do
Doing something out of the ordinary will help you quickly realize who your friends are (or whether they should/shouldn’t be your friends). By the comments and looks you receive, you should have a pretty good indication if they support you or think you’re crazy. There is no faster way to have your hopes and dreams crushed then by someone who is pessimistic and a plain o’l Debbie downer. Especially when you think they would support you. Just because they disagree with what you’re doing doesn’t mean they are a bad friend, you just may need to evaluate their knowledge in the subject. You probably wouldn’t take financial advice from someone who is poor. Right?
This is really important to realize. If someone is not going to support your dreams then do not share your dreams with them. (Notice I did not say stay away from them) You can still be friends or family (can’t really help that one) but you do not have to share your ideas and plans with them. On the flip side, there is no faster way to achieving your goals then by having good, uplifting, motivating, optimistic friends. Find people who will support and help you achieve your dreams. It has made all the difference since starting our online business.
Internet Business Opportunities
There are so many things you can do to create your own online business. Here is an article that has 15 different ways to start an online business and another with 5 online business ideas. There are so many ways to build a successful online business. From our experience the most important keys to success has been mentorship and a community of like-minded people. They have become the foundation for “4 Reasons You Don’t Need To Listen To Anyone” and has really made a huge difference in building our online business. If you want to learn more about how we built our online business and how you can get started, register for a “Free Live Broadcast” to learn more.
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