Use your day job to fund your dream job
I often see memes about being a boss and how to leave your 9 to 5. But, don't quit your day job just yet and go broke trying to live out your dreams. It's okay to use that normal job in the meantime.
Some people assume I live some glamorous life as a blogger, and trust me, I don't. Yeah, I go to cool events and I bump shoulders with some celebs from time to time, but I still work a normal 9 to 5 job just like the next person. And, having health benefits included is nice.
I work my full-time job and then when I get home, I continue to work on my blog and other activities (I call that my 7 to 11 job). The hustle and grind never stops. I also do extra work on most weekends.
If you're anything like me, the 9 to 5 life just ain't it. You're creative, you have your own ideas and dreams and you want to work for yourself one day and be your own boss. You feel like your 9 to 5 is holding you back and instead of being at a desk all day, you can use that time towards building your own dreams. And, you dream of working from home.
I know that feeling all so well.
But, be smart and utilize what you earn to help reach your goals and fund your dreams. There's nothing wrong with still working a normal job while you're building your empire and growing your brand. Just make sure to save some energy to work towards building your dream job and stay dedicated, because the time you have to give to your business/dreams is limited.
I've also learned to stay disciplined. Sure there are so many other things I rather do at night or on the weekend. I used to party all of the time and hang out. But I've disciplined myself to use that time to read and work on my blog. Now, on a typical Friday night, I'm at home with my laptop open and working. This also helps with saving money. Instead of wasting a quick $100 a night by partying and drinking every weekend, I can put that money into my blog. Now, don't get me wrong, I let loose once in awhile. You have to have some fun in life. But, I've made it more of a priority working my 7 to 11 job.
Resilience is also key. Nothing will hold me back with doing what I have to do. I see the goals ahead and I'm determined to reach them. Passion and motivation is what keeps me going. You truly have to love what you do and be hungry enough to go after it. These are all good traits to have when working towards entrepreneurship.
As the saying goes: you have to believe it before you see it.
Just remember, your bills don't stop just because you have dreams and goals. Make sure you're still taking care of business by using your 9 to 5, get your finances in check, save up a lot, have a vision, make clear daily objectives, and make some sacrifices with your time (whether that means cutting back on hanging out with friends, watching TV, less social media time, etc.) so you can still work on the bigger picture: your dream job.
