Why I started my own Home Business

I have a very good career so why the heck would I start my own home business?

Right now I am thinking far into the future when I finally retire. The problem is I like to work and I will always want to work. I also like to travel and my goal is to do both.

In retirement I could work as a private Chartered Accountant part-time, however that would require me to be tied to my desk. Not my dream retirement.

I envision myself travelling 90% of the time, setting up shop in some exotic location, while at the same time earning enough income to supplement my retirement fund and maintain my lifestyle.

I could see myself hanging out in London UK for a few months checking out the local horse races, then head off to Dubai for their Word Cup. After Dubai I would spend a few months travelling throughout Southeast Asia, maybe even cruise around Cambodia and Vietnam on a motorcycle.

After that, who knows. That is the beauty of freedom; go where you want when you want.

With a strong desire, a powerful why, quitting suddenly becomes more painful than not quitting. That is the mindset you want to have to be successful.

Many people start “something”, whether a home business, a hobby, a diet or a new exercise routine, but they quit within a relatively short period of time. They quit because it was easy to quit, they did not have a strong why.

My question for you today is “WHY are you doing what you are doing?”

Please comment below, or better yet make your own “Why” video and I will feature it on YouTube.

Peter Fuller MBA CA
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#1 by Rae on March 29, 2011 - 7:32 am

I love the video and your post. Very inspirational. It keep me realize on what I have done so far and why.

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#2 by Benny Howe on November 27, 2010 - 8:37 pm

Hi Peter,

Love your post and video! I hit 30 and realised that I was on a fast track to nowhere, at least the way I was headed was not going to get me where I wanted to be. I had just lost a business, and didn’t have any want to move up in the ranks of the job that I had (I am not very much of a ‘yes’ person if i think something is not right!).

The possibility of having an online business that I could plug into anywhere in the world via the internet tantamounts to the greatest new business idea that has ever come my way! No premises, stock, wages anything… Production costs for digital products? It takes way all of the ‘old school’ pain in the butt issues, pretty much every single one of them.

Looking at all this and the geographical freedom it would include, suddenly the prize was far too great to ever give up on! I even gave up drinking for the extra 2 hours on a sunday morning that I would be able to be online… (working as opposed to procrastinating I should add lol)

Thanks again for the great ‘upper’ of a video
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#3 by Ronald Redito on August 6, 2010 - 10:29 pm

I worked in a business process outsourcing (BPO)/ call center before I decided to have my own business online as Virtual assistant and SEO Consultant for US and UK marketers.

I was then going to be promoted for a supervisory position before I had an issue with my team leader. When I cannot stand the stress at the office. I resigned.

Honestly. I hate working in the office and the salary is not that high. Plus you take a lot of your precious time commuting to and from your office. And I also need to pay for high fees for boarding houses in the metro.

Now, I am enjoying freedom. I earn a decent amount at home and get to travel every now and then. As long as there in internet connection, I have no problems.

I am in the process of automating the system and hopefully I could set it 80-90 percent automated by the end of the year.

I am also in the process of setting up a freelance web design and SEO consulting firm to be able to provide more jobs here in my place.

And that’s a noble goal. haha
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#4 by Jacqueline McGinnis on July 7, 2010 - 2:37 pm

I love the beach. I live in San Diego so started my home based business so I would only have to work 4 hours a day, work from anywhere and have the income to play tennis, golf, travel and visit my family more often.
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#5 by Peter Fuller on July 7, 2010 - 5:59 pm

Hey Jacqueline

I hear San Diego is a great place to live. For many it is the freedom of owning your own business that drives them.

Thanks for dropping by.

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#6 by Od10870 on July 5, 2010 - 9:28 am

Peter,
I'm 56 yrs. old,on disability (bad Heart),so my options are limited.I'm trying to learn to market online so I can make life a little easier for my 74 yr.old mother,and my 33 yr.old daughter.If money was no object,I'd like to travel the world on a motorcycle and paint.I “use” to paint for about 10 years,then I stopped for personal reasons,but the passion to get back to art is there,I just don't have the time,as I spend upwards of 14 hours a day online,trying to learn internet marketing and to find some type of reoccurring income.So far that has eluded me.But if persistence and pure determination will win the day,then sometime in the future my vision of being “Free” to live the “Dream” will come true ! Paul O'Daniel

#7 by Peter Fuller on July 5, 2010 - 4:10 pm

When I was a budding young accountant my next door neighbor was an aspiring artist. One day we were in his back yard and he asked me to help with his painting, which involved throwing paint at the canvas

He made a good living leasing his paintings to restaurants who wanted original art. I know he did quite well at it because I prepared his tax returns.

My advice for you is be passionate about what you do online. Concentrate on one aspect of marketing until you master it.

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#8 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 5, 2010 - 2:08 am

Hey Steve, and I always appreciate your blog posts as I learn a lot.

#9 by Steve Shoemaker on July 4, 2010 - 3:45 pm

Peter awesome post man. When we can really determine our chief aim in life this gives us a power we didn't have before. I think this really brings into play the true power of the sub-conscious mind and if we hold true to it there is no stopping us. I love the vivid detail of this post it really got the imagination working and that is where it starts. Thanks for your contribution to my day!!

Steve Shoemaker

#10 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 4, 2010 - 2:27 pm

Hey Mega, can I call you Mega

Thanks for stopping by, you have some powerful reasons to succeed.

#11 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 4, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Hey Eiji

Those are great reasons and results so far.

As for the sound, I dubbed in the voice track later retaining the background street noise.

#12 by Eiji Morishita on July 3, 2010 - 6:19 pm

I love your video Peter! Sound quality is fantastic considering you are on a bus! Did you use an external mic?

4 years ago I started a home based business.

My why is to create a training company to empower others to live their greater purpose and train in live events in the US and Japan. My other why is to take care of my parents financially if needed for retirement and to host a family reunion yearly in a different destination in the world.

The benefits I received from having a home based business was nothing short of priceless. I've saved over $15,000 on taxes, made important connections for my training company, got mentoring to grow personally and develop leadership skills, travel to new places and explore, and am blessed with a committed team that is growing with or without me.

We are born entrepreneurs but programmed to be employees.

To Your Genius,
Eiji

#13 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 3, 2010 - 1:23 am

Hello Erica, thanks for commenting, your primary business sounds very interesting. I have a friend here in Toronto who is in the same business.

#14 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 3, 2010 - 1:20 am

Hey Lori, could you imagine waking up in Paris, check into your nerve center for about 40 minutes and then head off to the Louvre

#15 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 3, 2010 - 1:16 am

Those are all great reasons Chris

#16 by megavista on July 2, 2010 - 7:55 pm

Why? Because I want to do more with my life, I don't want to look back in 5, 10 or 20 years and regret not just giving it a go.

I want to travel, meet wonderful people. teach my son about the good things in life and I don't just mean things to do with money.

I want to see beauty all around me and I want happiness. I want to say that I've lived!! That's why!

Great blog post Peter!

#17 by lorirobertson7 on July 2, 2010 - 5:08 pm

Wow Peter, we have a lot of travel destinations in common, Dubai is one of the places I have to visit along with Paris, Egypt and so many others travel is a passion of mine and I am able to travel the world with my family and that is a part of my WHY, thanks great post

#18 by drericagoodstone on July 2, 2010 - 4:45 am

Why am I doing what I'm doing? Several reasons. I have studied and worked with clients dealing with issues about love, relationships, sexuality, and mind-body-spirit connections. Now I want to share what I know on a bigger scale, to help more people heal and live more fulfilling lives. And in the process, make more money and delegate/outsource more of the tasks so I can have more free time for travel, tennis, socializing and other activities.
erica

#19 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 2, 2010 - 3:25 am

Hello Steve, just the other day I heard rumblings about increasing the retirement age to 70, ouch!

#20 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 2, 2010 - 2:01 am

Hey Jerome, like Eddie below, nothing more powerful than family.

#21 by Peter Fuller MBA on July 2, 2010 - 2:00 am

Absolutely Theuns, well except if you are your own boss chances are you will be hanging out together

#22 by Dwayne Huggins on July 1, 2010 - 1:18 pm

Definitely big enough!!

#23 by Giuliochris on June 30, 2010 - 10:01 pm

My why is wanting to be able to pay for things that I couldn't before. For instance, I would love to go on vacation with my family (grandmom, mom, uncles) and be able to pay for everything. I want to be able to enjoy those vacations and i've never enjoyed feeling constrained on my experiences because the money is a factor.

There's much more but one of the reasons is to remove financial limitations.

Thanks Peter!

#24 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 30, 2010 - 7:43 pm

Hey Dwayne

You are the first one I am calling when I arrive in London, how big is your couch

#25 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 30, 2010 - 7:41 pm

Keep plugging away Tommy and one day soon it will happen.

#26 by Steve Vernon on June 30, 2010 - 5:19 pm

Man, Peter . . . did you nail that one! It's a matter of choice . . . and the choice becomes a matter of which is the more rewarding in the long-run, no matter how painful and challenging the process is right now. Most people still tend to choose what appears to be the easier way — the 9-5 job with all the “security” and regular paycheck. Yeah…right…..we see where that has gotten a lot of people in recent times, haven't we!

#27 by Jerome Ratliff on June 30, 2010 - 2:12 am

Really good video Peter.

This is a strong WHY. Having this upfront is something everyone should think about.

My WHY is my family, to provide a life that anything is possible.

Chat with you later,
Jerome Ratliff

#28 by waynewu on June 29, 2010 - 11:24 pm

Oh yeah i forgot add,

u Fucken sux u fucken loser.

I'm better than u even though Im still a virgin, I will completely wipe u out, u dipshit.

This is the real Me mate, a fucken arrogant prick that thinks your site is full of shit

Kiss my ass, u scam artist.

Wayne Wu

#29 by waynewu on June 29, 2010 - 11:19 pm

u r fucken homo

#30 by theuns on June 29, 2010 - 7:53 pm

Hi Peter

I love what you say and agree , I whant to go were my dreams is not were my Bos is .
Great blog

#31 by Dwayne Huggins on June 29, 2010 - 2:01 pm

Hey Peter

Clever video. Simply creative.

Make sure we connect when you come over to the UK.

Dwayne

#32 by Tommy DiPietro on June 28, 2010 - 2:30 pm

Peter,

Great video, thanks for sharing.
I am still working full time at a job and really would like
to be in a position one day to quit.

The good part is that it is looking like the day will be here
before I know it.

Have a great day,
Tommy D.
MLM Prospecting Hero

#33 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 28, 2010 - 12:05 pm

You are absolutely right Wayne, the rewards are worth it. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

#34 by waynewu on June 28, 2010 - 9:10 am

Hey Peter,

Thanks for the inspirational video. I love the line “With a strong desire, a powerful why, quitting suddenly becomes more painful than not quitting. That is the mindset you want to have to be successful.” Business definitely is tough, but if we can tough it out, the rewards are definitely worth it.

Live Large,
Wayne

#35 by waynewu on June 28, 2010 - 9:10 am

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#37 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 9:03 pm

Thanks for commenting Tanzz. Love the Kiyosaki quote.

#38 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 9:00 pm

Freedom is a powerful “why” Nicole. I look forward to reading some of your writings.

#39 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:59 pm

Hey Chris, glad you liked the post and I look forward to meeting your tribe.

#40 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:58 pm

Hey Jennifer, thanks for the comment, and aren't Vision Boards great as a daily reminder.

#41 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:57 pm

Thanks for the comment Melodie. I am glad you have succeed to see your “why” fulfilled.

#42 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:55 pm

Hey Eddie, nothing more powerful than family. Thanks for commenting.

#43 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:54 pm

Hey Lesly, everyone seems to like that catch phrase “quitting suddenly becomes more painful than not quitting”

I probably read it somewhere but I think I should trade mark it

#44 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:52 pm

Hello Karen, thanks for commenting.

#45 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:36 pm

Thanks for the comment Richard. You have quite the powerful story there about your why. So many have similar stories, just reach out to them and show them the better way.

#46 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:34 pm

Hey Ana, thanks for the comment, and I enjoy reading your blog for all the useful tips.

#47 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 8:33 pm

Hey Jim, isn't amazing that when you decide to start your own business you also become a better person through personal development.

#48 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 7:01 pm

Hey Oliver, I read your latest blog post and now you have me interested in Guernsey

#49 by Peter Fuller MBA on June 27, 2010 - 6:58 pm

Nothing like freedom, thanks for the comment Robert

#50 by Tanzz on June 27, 2010 - 6:32 pm

Cool video Peter. You literally drove home the point. Cannot agree with you more on the “Why”. It has to be big. I liked the way Kiyosaki put it that your Why should be greater than the reality that you existed in. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

#51 by Nicole Rushin on June 25, 2010 - 4:59 pm

Why? Why? Why? Because I have a vision. Because if I can inspire somebody to make something better of their life it will all be worth it. Because I have something to say to the world. Because I love to write and I hate to be told what to do. I made a terrible secretary and I felt too trapped running a brick and mortar business. Having my own business was great but having to put a sign on the fence to leave to eat lunch was really terrible. Because it is our born right to live lives of freedom.

#52 by Chris Bernardo on June 25, 2010 - 3:47 pm

Thanks for writing this post , i find the information that you have shared of great value to the people that i connect with and going to pass this on to my tribe. I look forward to reading more from you.

Chris
Chris Bernardo’s latest post Taking a Detour got me a FREE Iphone4

#53 by Jennifer Akers on June 25, 2010 - 3:35 pm

Great video! My why focuses on my family – being able to spend more time with my son, being able to provide for him and his college, and having the freedom of doing something I love that provides an income to give us more choices.

Our family has a vision board (one for each of us, and one as a family). Since I remind myself every night of my ‘why’, I’m more focused on my next steps. My business is growing, and I’m thrilled. Great to meet you; I’m looking forward to our continued connection through TSA.

Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Akers’s latest post Motivational Radio : Your Internet Radio Station updated Thu Jun 24 2010 2:16 am CDT

#54 by Melodie Kantner on June 24, 2010 - 10:45 pm

Nice video. I had the WHY of having the freedom to do whatever I want, whenever I want and have my business building no matter whether i was sleeping, working or playing. Retiring my husband and seeing my 23 year old son leave his job was a big WHY I have been able to experience. I wish more people would be able to experience it. They may be able to if they pay attention to motivating videos like yours and focus on their own WHY. ; )

Melodie
Melodie Kantner’s latest post Procrastination – Will You Let This THIEF Steal Your Dreams?

#55 by Eddie Espiritu on June 24, 2010 - 7:32 pm

Peter, I am motivated by my wife and children and taking care of my parents. They all deserve the best life has to offer and my children deserve to be educated on the importance of residual income in their lives.
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#56 by Lesly on June 24, 2010 - 1:23 pm

Hi Peter, I enjoyed your video! Interesting to watch. I also like what you said about “With a strong desire, a powerful why, quitting suddenly becomes more painful than not quitting. That is the mindset you want to have to be successful” Welcome to TSA too!
Lesly’s latest post When Wrong Words Fly

#57 by Karen on June 24, 2010 - 10:17 am

Thanks for sharing! The key is to stay focused on your vision, whatever that may be, and live your dreams!

Cheers,
Karen

#58 by Richard Goutal on June 24, 2010 - 9:10 am

Rebuild a life. The recession took my 15 year training business and drained my IRA. As I am doing that (creating a business) the process is challenging but also rewarding – connecting with other entrepreneurs. My training business included lots of opportunities to travel where I wanted — and where my wife wanted (very important!) and that is what I intend to restore.

Good to be reminded of the basic factors in a business!
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#59 by Ana | Traffic Generation Cafe on June 23, 2010 - 11:00 pm

My why? Not the money, although it would be a nice bonus to retire my husband.

You said it, Peter: it’s more painful to quit, than stay the course.

Plus, I love it – internet marketing is my passion!

I loved reading about your plans, Peter – there is a lot of freedom in that.

Best,
Ana Hoffman
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#60 by Linda G. Cox on June 23, 2010 - 3:15 pm

Hey Peter!
Just like everyone else, I really like your video! You’ll have to make a post about what program you used for it! The captions were awesome!!

My why? is because I can! As I enter into another chapter of my life, with children growing up and leaving home, I’m excited to “do what I love and watch the money follow.”
Linda G. Cox’s latest post Backlinks: What they are and how to get them

#61 by Peter Fuller on June 23, 2010 - 3:20 pm

Hello Linda

I used Youtube’s annotation feature.

Go to “My Videos” in in Youtube and you will see “Annotations” under each of your videos.

Just click it and go crazy

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#62 by Jiri Majkus on June 23, 2010 - 9:39 am

Grat video and you are right we have to have strong why. I am in interent marketing because I wanted more in my life and in todays society you have to have plenty of money to travel and do things that I like. I also did not want to work for someone else, but the most important why I am doing this is to become a better person, because I am developing new habits and I want to feel the feeling of success.

Have a great day and thanks for sharing.

Jiri
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#63 by Oliver Tausend on June 23, 2010 - 7:00 am

Hi Peter,
amazing video about figuring one’s why. I’m glad I have mine in written and visualized form. That’s makes it a lot easier especially when things seem to go in the wrong direction. I can’t stress enough that is way beyond money.
Take care
Oliver
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#64 by robert Strong on June 22, 2010 - 7:31 pm

I loved the “Why” video and all the little captions, but to get to the reason of the video is “Why” you made it. A “Why” that many of us work form home and are successful is that we are not selfish and want others to be like us. The freedom of not working for “The Man” 70+ hours a week for a gold plated watch after 25 years….. yes the financial freedom is nice but helping others is the bigger picture. The more of us that become successful online shows more people that this is real and it can be done. !

#65 by Beverly Monical on June 22, 2010 - 4:03 pm

My “WHY” is Time and Financial Freedom.When I have that like I want I will be free to help those less fortunate as well as volunteer more with Hospice. I love helping those in need.
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#66 by Peter Fuller on June 27, 2010 - 11:52 am

Helping others is such a noble “why”

Thanks Beverly

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#67 by Ilka Flood on June 22, 2010 - 3:09 pm

Great video! Looked like you had a lot of fun

I change my WHY’s every now and then. That’s just me, haha. But, the main reason stays the same, I don’t want to be limited to what I can do once I “retire”. I want to have options and basically the freedom to do whatever I want to do at any given time.

Ilka Flood
The Enlightened Networker
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#68 by Peter Fuller on June 27, 2010 - 11:51 am

Thanks Ilka

Even though you may change your specific “Why”, the basis remains the same “Freedom”.

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#69 by Christine Casey on June 22, 2010 - 12:40 pm

The video is fantastic ~ especially luv how you added the captions Without a strong enough WHY, you’re not really headed anywhere, and I think its sad that some many people quit before they ever get started on something. I have similar WHY’s to yours…my son will be going to college in a couple of years, and I want to travel, on my terms ~ to have the time and money to go where I want & to stay as long as I desire, and at the same time, know that because I worked my business and got it to a certain level, I’ll still be making income even if I’m not “working”. This was a wonderful post (and video!), and I appreciate you having shared it

Christine
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#70 by Peter Fuller on June 22, 2010 - 1:11 pm

Good stuff Christine.

I added the captions using the YouTube video editor, quite easy to do

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#71 by Mavis Nong on June 22, 2010 - 4:02 am

Great video – everyone watching it will want to be where you are now.! It’s very important that we keep reminding ourselves WHY we started our businesses in the first place…

In network marketing, just like in any other industry, there are obstacles and challenges to overcome if one wants to be successful.

If your ‘WHY’ is big enough, then you’ll figure out the ‘HOW’. If it’s not big enough, then you’ll feel sorry for yourself, crumble and go back to your comfort zone.

Giving my family the best life and spending quality time with them is my biggest WHY!

Thanks for sharing.

All the best,
Mavis Nong
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#72 by Peter Fuller on June 22, 2010 - 9:44 am

Right now I am back in exotic Toronto

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#73 by Michael B Wilbraham on June 22, 2010 - 1:36 am

Peter, I just love the way you put this..”quitting suddenly becomes more painful than not quitting”.

This is the best way of putting it that I have ever come across, and it is absolutely true. Only when this happens will you know that you have truly discovered your “why”.

For me, it is to be able to build my dream home overlooking the sea & to retire with an income that will allow me the time & freedom to enjoy travelling. Um…why is travel such a big issue with us?
Michael B Wilbraham’s latest post An Internet Marketing Scam – Is An “Opt-In” REALLY An “Opt-In”?

#74 by Peter Fuller on June 22, 2010 - 9:40 am

Hey Michael

I use that quote all the time because if so true.

As for travel, I think because we want to live some sort of exotic lifestyle.

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#75 by kiaran on June 21, 2010 - 11:19 pm

Hi Peter – it’s so true isn’t it, that the WHY is the fuel behind the HOW? Continued success in your (ad)ventures!

Cheers Kiaran

#76 by Peter Fuller on June 27, 2010 - 11:50 am

Thanks Kiaran

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#77 by Josh Garcia on June 21, 2010 - 11:04 pm

Great shot! Next time shot one while you are on the speed boat.

Now, it is important to know ‘why’ you want to build any kind of business. Better yet, even to do anything that is going to provide a lifestyle. Good pointers my friend!

Chat with you later…
Josh
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#78 by Peter Fuller on June 22, 2010 - 9:44 am

The speed boat was a wild ride and I was worried I would drop the camera, I just hung on for my life

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#79 by Marcus Baker on June 21, 2010 - 6:48 pm

Awesome video! We share the exact same WHY. It has always been mine and I have traveled and lived in many different places as a result BUT… I realized eventually that I was not building anything for my future because I just kept on moving around. Having an online business allows me to do both – perfect solution. And of course now I don’t have to worry about finding jobs wherever I find myself.

~Marcus
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#80 by Peter Fuller on June 27, 2010 - 11:49 am

Isn’t great to be able to setup shop anywhere in this world?

whether it is in your backyard with your family or some exotic beach.

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