Ep 002 – Working for Time and Not Money

Points Your goal should be more time, not more money. Getting a “better job” doesn’t always end up giving you a better quality of life. Our culture sees every dollar as an experience, rather than as an investment. What types … Continue reading →

Points

Your goal should be more time, not more money.
Getting a “better job” doesn’t always end up giving you a better quality of life.
Our culture sees every dollar as an experience, rather than as an investment.
What types of experiences do you want to have with your time & money?
Delayed gratification creates long term positive experiences, while short term decisions detract from that.
Find something that makes profit and see if the profit you make
What are your goals? What are your tactics to get there?
Outsourcing & arbitrage are great ways to leverage your time and money to increase your productivity and profitability.
Don’t be afraid to allow someone else to operate areas of your business, with oversight, of course

Further Reading

Rich Dad, Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki – One of the biggest must-reads for changing the way you think about money.
4-Hour Workweek – Tim Ferriss – This book will change the way you look at goals and the possibility of achieving them in addition to many other beneficial ideas around this concept.

Sites Referenced in the Show

oDesk.com – Find outsourcees for projects & tasks. Most of the contractors on the site are overseas and do tech-related work, though you can get other thigns like bookkeeping, voice talent, etc.
Fiverr.com – Get small tasks or simple projects done for $5. Start here. If you don’t find what you need, then go to oDesk.

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