Fueled By Progress

This is a tough topic for me. I go back and forth on it a lot.

I'm kinda concerned that I am about to quit my job with having a full income replacement. However, I fully believe that this is the best time ever to do so. I have a lot of confidence in my abilities, but it is inconsistent at times. I'm going to make it.

Don't let the voices in your head or the pessimists around you stop you from doing what you believe in deep down.

A plan and a mindset to grow will keep you moving forward throughout your life. This will help more than you could ever imagine. Give it a shot and see where it takes you and how you start to feel.

I am a real example of this. I am about to embark on a scary, yet rewarding journey as a young entrepreneur. I want to build my own empire and create my own happiness. I want to be the captain of my own ship.

I never really believed it, but you truly are the average of the 5 people you are around the most. Because of this, I make it a priority to associate with people that push me to do better and become more every single day.

You have to do what you love. If you are consistently doing things that you like to do, you won't want to do the other BS, like shopping, watching TV, etc. Find your fuel and change your life.

Don't make excuses when you have the ability to solve the problems you're faced with. You're only going to hurt yourself in the long run.

I am a huge proponent of minimalism. I frequently look around my room and ask myself what I could live without. Then, I list any items that fit that mold on Facebook Marketplace. For me, it's a great way to downsize and make a littel extra cash.

A couple of tips on Facebook Marketplace selling:

Always be yourself. No matter where you're at: school, work, etc. I love getting to know people for who they really are and I try to always show my true colors to other people. By the same token, always trust yourself. When you feel something, don't ignore it. Take note of what you're feeling and try to diagnose why you feel that way. Then, make an educated decision on what you should do next and DO IT.

As you go through life, you'll meet and intereact with a lot of people. Sometimes, you will disagree with what your partners, clients or friends have to say about a topic. These times, though they may be frustrating, will help you grow. The more you deal with people, the better you will become at dealing with people.

Specifically, in business, don't sell yourself short based on other people's opinions. Be confident in the work that you do. You know what you are worth, don't let other people decide that for you.

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My relationship with Tesla has been a roller coaster. I truly believe in the company and Elon Musk. The mission that they are on is world-changing in magnitude and just cool overall. I've been in and out of the stock a few different times and made a few bucks. I don't think anyone could have predicted this type of growth. I don't know what could have caused the stock price to double in such a short time. The media seems to have a lot to do with it, which is crazy to me.

I'm getting impatient. I want the time to do whatever I want. I want to focus on the things that I have created and continue to build them. I'm just not there yet. Even at the time, I want to maximize my efficiency. I love to educate people and I need to make it much easier to educate people on a broader scale. Time to ramp up the content!

When you are gracious and care about what you do, you'll get rewarded. Given my performance and experience, I was offered an opportunity to do some contract work for my previous company during my transition to complete independence. In addition to that, I will be building up FindIT Tech, LLC, my personal brand, and anything else I find interesting. 

In life, sometimes you have to have difficult conversations. I just had one. I have officially planned my resignation from my 9-5 gig for January 31, 2020. This is extremely exciting for me. I've been thinking about it for quite a while and I have come to the conclusion that there will never be a better time to make this leap. It's definitely scary, but I'm confident that it's the best decision I can make. I want to be happier and I need more time to do the things that make me happy. Let's go for a ride!