Comments on: Why I Quit My Six Figure Job

By: Ashley Cecil

Ashley Cecil — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:56:39 +0000

Wouldn’t it be great if we all could have it both ways? But in reality, I agree Rob; if you “know thyself” you’re much more likely to enjoy the profession life you produce. I don’t make as much money I would ideally like, but there is absolutely no question I would rather being doing what I love. I get more happiness out of fulfilling work than money. For those who get more out of a big pay check, more power to them.

By: Greg Mathers

Greg Mathers — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:33:48 +0000

A good sideline to get into,(to relieve the 6 figure stress) that is fun and easy, is selling jerky (believe it or not). To find out the details go to: http://jdopportunity.blogspot.com/ and follow all the links.

By: Charles H. Green

Charles H. Green — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:42:14 +0000

Hardly original, but the trick is not getting what you want, it’s wanting what you get.
But that shouldn’t have to negate the fun of getting more–as long as you keep wanting what you get.

By: Jeremy Jacobs

Jeremy Jacobs — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:58:10 +0000

“Satisfaction comes from enjoying the path – not just the goal”.

Totally agree

By: Abdul

Abdul — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:34:30 +0000

I agree, many of us were forced or taught that we need to be responsible adults. And you do this my getting a job and raising a family. Then you grow older and wiser and realize that there are so many other ways to be a responsible adult. But by that time, many feel trapped in the life they’ve built for themselves. Only the strongest of individual realizes that there is no such thing as being trapped. Make a plan to do something different and execute it.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:50:39 +0000

Ankesh,
Well, I already self-manage all my retirement accounts, and they hold just six stocks total, so I do get to practice quite a bit, just not on the scale I would prefer.

By: Wally Bock

Wally Bock — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:42:19 +0000

I stole my life’s goal from a client and business owner who suggested that we should: “Make enough money doing something you love.” The key seems to be that you need a bit of both.

I’m 61 and I’ve made a living doing what I love (writing, speaking, coaching). Could I have done better if I’d stayed in the corporate world? Maybe, but that water passed under the bridge long ago.

There is a bevy of motivational speakers who will advise that you “do what you love and the money will follow.” This is pernicious nonsense. You need some planning and some execution and some luck and even then it may not happen. If you love to teach, for example, you’re not likely to make big bucks doing it.

Then there are others who advise you to sock all your money away until you have enough to live on your investments and live the life you want. That can work, but it’s no guarantee of happiness either.

IN the end we all have to work things out for ourselves and make choices that we won’t see the result of for a couple of decades.

By: Ankesh Kothari

Ankesh Kothari — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:53:51 +0000

What about starting your own investment club?

You don’t need much money to start one. And you don’t have to wait for someone else to offer you a job.