Never Have A Ceiling On Your Income.
When I was growing up, I used to enjoy watching t.v. shows of cowboys and Indians. The Indians would always use the phrase: "fork tongue."
They were refering to a person who say's one thing, yet their intentions and deeds were totally different. The phrase " fork tongue" was used to describe a snakes tongue. The snake was described as a deceitful animal. You're speaking from both sides of your mouth.
Working a "9 to 5 job" is the result of having a ceiling on your income. You will never earn what you're truly worth from a steady paycheck.
But I'm hearing people tell others it's okay to have a 9 to 5 job, while they themselves are doing something totally different. They themselves are pursuing entrepreneurship. The indians called these people: "fork tongue."
My last job, I was working for a multi-million dollar company. The yearly raises I recieved was about 45 cent. They were paying me just enough to survive, and just enough to keep me broke and from quitting.
I left that job, went back to college to pursue a career in business and entrepreneurship. I wanted to work for myself, be my own boss, and start my own business. "I didn't like the idea of having a ceiling on my income."
There's nothing wrong with getting a steady paycheck "unless it enterfers with your ability to earn what you're worth." And It usually does.
Living based on a steady paycheck is living based on fear. What you're actually saying is " I'm afraid I won't be able to earn enough based on my performance, so I'll settle for earning just enough to survive and stay in my comfort zone.
Entrepreneurs refuse to have a ceiling on their income. They prefer to get paid based on the results they produce. Entrepreneurs usually own their own business in some form.
Entrepreneurs make their income from their profits. They work on commission or a percentage of revenue. They choose stock options and profit sharing in lieu of higher salaries.
Notice there are no guarantees with any of the above. In the financial world, the rewards are usually proportionate to the risk. And if you're a person who's afraid you won't be able to earn enough based on your performance, settle for earning just enough to survive and stay in your comfort zone!!!
