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Comment on Are you Ready for Your Big Break? by Sean

Sean — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:57:23 +0000

I saw you were in Caye Caulker – high on my list. I’m in Playa del Carmen for the next week and then back to PDX.

Comment on Are you Ready for Your Big Break? by Gary Arndt

Gary Arndt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:56 +0000

I’m just south of you now in Belize. Where you off to next?

Comment on Are you Ready for Your Big Break? by Bobby Pulte

Bobby Pulte — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:36 +0000

Your posts always seem to resonate with a current or near current time in my life!

I fully believe I AM ready for my big break, and I hope my eyes are open enough to see it, so I can (nervously) reach out and grab it.

What’s that old saying? Luck is where preparation and opportunity meet? Something like that.

Anyway, great post, as always, Sean.

Cheers.

Comment on The Importance of Play by Kola

Kola — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:04:09 +0000

ahem *clears throat* so let me get this straight. you wrote this post (work) while on vacation? : ) j/k love the post and i think you’re right. it’s hard to stop and just relax sometimes. i’ve come to accept that “play” means different things for me at different point in time (i’ll spare your readers the details).
ps: i found you through Jenny Blake. she seriously rocks

Comment on Why You’re Failing at Quitting Your Job by Greg Miliates

Greg Miliates — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:59:22 +0000

You’ll make a change when your dissatisfaction is greater than your fear.

I was at that point when I quit my day job in January 2007 and started my consulting business (on the side, while working another day job). Those transition periods are difficult, but are also great opportunities to do what you’ve been longing for.

I also like the idea of envisioning your ideal situation, and using that to motivate you to take action toward achieving your goals. Hating your job can actually be constructive in getting the ball rolling, but for long-term motivation, you need a more positive goal.

Keep in mind that a blog can be helpful, but there are tons of non-blog businesses you can create that will help you reach your goals.

Starting my own business is hands-down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and it’s changed my life, my family situation, and the way my kids see what’s possible in the world. And that’s a far sight better than having my kids just hear me complain about my crappy job.

Greg Miliates

Comment on Why You’re Failing at Quitting Your Job by Jodi Henderson

Jodi Henderson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:41 +0000

Thanks Joe. Changing the housing situation is definitely on my list of things to consider. It’s just a wee bit scary. But, yes, if I want it bad enough I’ll make it happen. Cheers!

Comment on Why You’re Failing at Quitting Your Job by Joe

Joe — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:03:30 +0000

Jodi, I used to think the same way as this, that my wife and I are tied down, geographically and financially, by our monster mortgage. It was a tough and suffocating feeling. That all changed when we changed our assumptions. Why did we have to have a huge mortgage? Why couldn’t we just sell our luxury condo and rent for a couple of years to lower our monthly expenses and have more options? That’s exactly what we did. We took a 16% loss on our condo (ouch!), but we are cutting our monthly housing nut in half and gaining so much geographic and financial flexibility, and we know we’ll never look back. Don’t make excuses and don’t accept the assumption that you can’t get out of your housing situation. If you want it bad enough, you will make it happen.

Comment on The Importance of Play by Chris Fisher

Chris Fisher — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:56:40 +0000

I’ve just realized how important play and relaxation is myself. After spending several frantic weeks trying to get some projects closed before the holidays, my wife and I just moved back to China and have been visiting family for Chinese New Year for the past two weeks.

Initially I was stressed over the “lost” time, but once I just let go it became much easier to handle. In fact, when I stopped stressing and started taking advantage of the semi-forced time off, I was able to look at my business in an entirely new light. I saw lots of areas that I have for improvement, and many time wasters that I can safely cut out.

It’s easy to get caught up in work when you work for yourself. Have fun down there, it looks warm. It’s a chilly and smog-ridden day over here.

Comment on The Most Creative Day of Your Life by Risto Silvennoinen

Risto Silvennoinen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:03:23 +0000

Technology really has evolved. I remember when I was a kid and went to my friend’s home to play Commodore 64 games – that he had recorded onto a tape from radio. I wonder what the “connection” speed was.

Comment on The Importance of Play by Michael White

Michael White — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:13:33 +0000

Yeah. I should play more. I gotta figure out how to retire early. It sounds like you’ve hit some gold. I hope it keeps up for you. All work and no play makes humans… dull? Hmm. Lololol.