This reminds me of a George Clooney quote from Up in the Air:
How much did they pay you to give up on your dreams?
And this.
For the last two years, I’ve been running my small web design operation. I knew there was good money in it even for someone whose design skills are paltry at best. I didn’t get serious about running an efficient, effective operation until recently though. In this time, my effectiveness as a business owner has increased by orders of magnitude.
I’m able to charge for my time, my expertise, and sharing information about the things I really enjoy doing: helping people implement solutions that sometimes involve technology.
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Outside of the building where I work, there’s a row of parking spots near the entrance that are reserved for the executives. Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Saab are all represented. I’m not talking about the entry-level coupes and sedans; several of these cars retail for well into six figures. Beautiful cars.
When I arrive at work in the morning, the cars are there. When I leave in the evening, the cars are still there.