Diving into why quitting entrepreneurship tempts me, despite the allure of freedom and my love for the challenge. Life’s costs are real, and so is my dilemma.
I can relate. It sounds like you're taking it a step or two at a time and allowing yourself to notice and solve along the way. What is your most important outcome with this way of living?
What helped me a little was when I stopped thinking about what I'm doing in terms of "careers", "jobs" and "roles". I've allowed myself to recognize that I'm clear on what I do NOT want and I'm out here living with the freedom that I DO want. And... I'm finding ways to do work that pays for it. I don't know if I would call it a business, career, job... I'm just making it work for now. Money is always, always, always on the mind and I have to work hard at making it stretch, in order to have the freedom that I am looking for. I give full acknowledgment to all of my feelings about it. For me, I also recognize that if I gave myself back to an employed role, where my schedule was pre-determined, then the money would solve one set of challenges, but then I would have a new set of challenges with my lost freedom.
Mmm I love this Paul. You have probably expressed what's in my mind better than I could haha.
I was actually discussing that with my wife in the car 1h ago. Titles aside, what would make me happy is to continue working for myself to maintain my freedom. I feel in my guts that doing some coaching & consulting is the thing that makes me happy and bring me joy while working. So I should pursue it. The only struggle is the money by choosing this path. But just like you, in a way I'd rather by tight on money and keep my freedom.
But sometimes always having to count every cents is tiring. If by working for myself I was making enough to just live, I would not question my entrepreneurial path. It's just that I find it frustrating that I'm trying hard but not seeing any financial results... which can be discouraging 😕
At the moment I do what you say, I find ways here and there to make money. But I'm scared that at some point I might not be able to... having something "safe" and sustainable would make me more at ease for sure.
Yep, I feel that! I have a belief that the systems we operate within are very difficult for most of us to navigate, at present. The cost of everything has risen so high that even six-figure income earners are having a hard time keeping up. Even folks whom I would consider "wealthy" are being hit with crazy high expenses. When all of our basic needs come at such an extreme cost, it's difficult to get to a place of comfort or stability. I'm taking it in small steps and managing my expectations. I can only speak for myself as a single adult with no mortgage or children. I see you doing the work of trying to unpack it. It seems like you're trying to make a decision.
I don't think I will make a radical decision, but maybe something more nuanced allowing me to have some stability while letting me explore some paths at the same time.
I can relate. It sounds like you're taking it a step or two at a time and allowing yourself to notice and solve along the way. What is your most important outcome with this way of living?
What helped me a little was when I stopped thinking about what I'm doing in terms of "careers", "jobs" and "roles". I've allowed myself to recognize that I'm clear on what I do NOT want and I'm out here living with the freedom that I DO want. And... I'm finding ways to do work that pays for it. I don't know if I would call it a business, career, job... I'm just making it work for now. Money is always, always, always on the mind and I have to work hard at making it stretch, in order to have the freedom that I am looking for. I give full acknowledgment to all of my feelings about it. For me, I also recognize that if I gave myself back to an employed role, where my schedule was pre-determined, then the money would solve one set of challenges, but then I would have a new set of challenges with my lost freedom.
Mmm I love this Paul. You have probably expressed what's in my mind better than I could haha.
I was actually discussing that with my wife in the car 1h ago. Titles aside, what would make me happy is to continue working for myself to maintain my freedom. I feel in my guts that doing some coaching & consulting is the thing that makes me happy and bring me joy while working. So I should pursue it. The only struggle is the money by choosing this path. But just like you, in a way I'd rather by tight on money and keep my freedom.
But sometimes always having to count every cents is tiring. If by working for myself I was making enough to just live, I would not question my entrepreneurial path. It's just that I find it frustrating that I'm trying hard but not seeing any financial results... which can be discouraging 😕
At the moment I do what you say, I find ways here and there to make money. But I'm scared that at some point I might not be able to... having something "safe" and sustainable would make me more at ease for sure.
Yep, I feel that! I have a belief that the systems we operate within are very difficult for most of us to navigate, at present. The cost of everything has risen so high that even six-figure income earners are having a hard time keeping up. Even folks whom I would consider "wealthy" are being hit with crazy high expenses. When all of our basic needs come at such an extreme cost, it's difficult to get to a place of comfort or stability. I'm taking it in small steps and managing my expectations. I can only speak for myself as a single adult with no mortgage or children. I see you doing the work of trying to unpack it. It seems like you're trying to make a decision.
Very true.
I don't think I will make a radical decision, but maybe something more nuanced allowing me to have some stability while letting me explore some paths at the same time.
The future will tell!