How Much Money.
I decided to come back here and revisit this. I have been presented with this question or a form of it in every venture and opportunity as well as every scam I'v looked into, and par-took of. I've hated the question from the beginning. It was there in Amway(Yep, I did it,) Strategic Telecom Systems (Pre-paid phone cards,) etc. The question was always a a requirement of becoming part of the system.
Really?
Here's the thing: You and I can't live without money! So drop this stigma about making money. (OK maybe that comment was for me.) You and I would not be here at WA unless we wanted to create some type of income. Money!
But, Happiness is not found in money! "Wait a minute, dude, it sure does help!" you say. Yeah, it sure does.
As I have been here reading through many of your bios I realized that money is not part of the plan. Spending time with family, time at home, not having to go out to work, being able to do what you really like, health issues limiting mobility, all these and other reasons, but money is not part of it. But, making money is a fundamental part of working in any venture, or job. We generally would not spend our time in a job, or work, unless we had a return or a payout financially. Why, because more money does not equal happiness.
So now, let me look at these questions again.
QUESTION #1: How much money would you be happy earning? I am addressing this as how much I need to live off of. Everything is easier and much more calm when the bills are met. Why, because my family is happy when the bills are paid.
QUESTION #2: How much would you be ecstatic earning? This is the fluff. The disposable income that is spoken of by the government's economic data offices and the advertisers in the marketplace.
QUESTION #3: And how much TIME are you willing to invest to achieve these goals? this is straight forward. If you don't have discipline and diligence in the form of TIME you just may not achieve the financial and personal RETURN ON INVESTMENT you so desire. There is a relationship.
So.... what do I say?
1) About about $3,750.00 monthly. I have six children. It costs a minimum of that to not rely on any outside help (assistance) to pay all the bills each month. This doesnt even meet the feredal levels for poverty with six children.
2) I don't need a bunch of fluff, but perhaps $7,500.00 monthly
3) Approximately 8-12 hours daily. Right now I can get in about 2-5 hours a day.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Love your input. I have 5 children, so understand exactly where you are coming from. Your right that money does not bring happiness. Too many people forget this. This is a good reminder!
Thanks MIRoberts.
They are a joy and they keep me on my toes. I'm following you now. I want to see how another big family unit gets through this. I've been working off and on in eCommerce and other jobs for a while now.
Let's get this going for our families!
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Great goals! I like how you mentioned that your family is happy and everyone is calm when you able to pay the bills. So true.
Money doesn't buy happiness, but it alllows you to be comfortable, do fun things with your family. It also allow you to be charitable and help others in need also.
I hope that you online business works very well for you.
Thanks Sondra,
We are very resourceful, Our eBay business is The Second is Best. The store name is Second Bargains. I would like to post a training on running an ebay store. We have had one for over 7 years.
True that money doesn't buy happiness, but it does keep the buzzards away. And yes, there is a level of calmness that rest upon us when the bills are paid.
Best wishes for your success as well.
Bruce