Oh boy, Next year is scaring me! I'm actually more scared of next year than I am this year.
I keep seeing a recurring problem with so many people around me.
They are dissatisfied with where they are at in life, Yet they still don't take the necessary risks to move up.

Risk Is Scary

Of course, it is, But the thing is. Often you are taking a risk without realizing it. Sometimes staying put in your current situation is the riskiest thing you can do. Sometimes being brainwashed and keeping that same job you've held for 10 years because you believe it's giving you "security" is what ends up destroying your life in the end.

Just Do It

The more you overthink something the more your brain will gain enough power to talk you out of it.
Sometimes the decision seems terrible, ridiculous. But ultimately it's the right one for your life right now.
I got a lot of criticism for going back to my part-time job...

• Why are you going back if you don't need the money?
• Why not buy a gym membership if you want to lose weight?
• Maybe you just need to see a therapist.
• Why would you willingly work a job when you don't have to?
• Why would you work graveyards when there are other shifts available.
• You Love working here? That's pathetically sad.

These are just some of the things people said to me.
Of course, it won't even just be your brain trying to talk you out of it, But other people.

People love to give their opinions on how you should live YOUR life

and most people let these opinions affect them.
We have this false perception of how everyone is living their lives. And social media has a lot to blame. We tend to follow all this ridiculous advice, Even when it's not right for us.
So start...

Questioning Everything

Growing up I was taught that one day, I'd be a stay at home mom with kids.
That I would need to be a supportive wife. And buy a house, And go on yearly vacations with my new family.
The whole "Amercian Dream".

That made me sick to my stomach

First of all, As a kid, I wanted a career. I didn't even know if I wanted kids, let alone a husband.
Maybe a wife?
Maybe a husband and no kids?
Maybe A wife and 10 kids?
What will make ME happy?

Growing up I quickly realized that no one's going to force me to buy some house. Then be stuck there, In that location, at mercy with whatever happens to that city, The job market, And the economy.

Growing up I kept questioning over and over.
That's when I came to some conclusions.
I never want to be a stay at home mom.
And if you do, That's fine. It's up to YOU.
But that's not the route for me.
Still on the fence about whether I'd want to spend my life, With a man or a woman. I don't have a strong preference honestly.

But at the end of the day, It's my choice. And no one else will make it for me.
So I have to be willing to take the risks associated with those things, So I can get closer to my end goal.
The problem is, too many people are afraid to go against the grain.
They are afraid to be different.
Whenever I say " A House is not an investment."
People get mad and argue with me.
People are often shocked I would say such a thing Because it goes against what many people believe in.
This is why it's important to question everything.
You may realize that things aren't what they appear to be.

Fall And Get Back Up

Often we overestimate the consequences of our actions.
I thought after I quit my job, I'd be broke within a month and looking for work at a fast food place.

I was wrong
I am able to be fully self-employed. Doing what I love every day. And I love the freedom.

Stop being scared, Sometimes when you take a risk, you'll fall and get broken. Just get back up again. Just work at it, And you'll make it.
We will rarely do anything 100% correctly the first time.
And That's perfectly okay.