What an amazing time we had in Costa Rica!!!! Learned how to surf on nearly 5ft waves in the Pacific Ocean in Jaco, pronounces Haco. Cliff dove into freezing cold spring water from a 75 ft waterfall in la Fortuna. Climbed an active volcano in Arenal. And went zip lining on the biggest zip line in CR. This was my first trip out of the country where I actually needed a passport, now a days I think even Canada needs to see a passport. I could never have done any of this I had was working a 9-5…
Ok so I might have over exaggerated. I could have saved up, requested off work, make sure my calls where on hold, got someone to cover for me, hope I had enough vacation days to cover the time off, hope I get the time off, pray no one has an emergency and I cannot go at the last minute…
I was asked a few years ago that asked wouldn’t it be easier to just go to college and get a “safe and secure” j.o.b. versus trying to make money for yourself via real estate… I paused for a moment and thought. NO, I said after a moment of silence.
Question. Which statement is more difficult in the long story that is your life.
1. Build a passive empire (be it real estate/mlm/oil/whatever for the next 3 years (building a residual cash-flow vehicle) then to live the life you have always dreamed. You have probably hear – Do today what others won’t to live tomorrow like others can’t.
2. Work a comfortable job with good pay for the next X number of years until retirement; then live a secure mediocre retirement.
I am sure since you are reading this blog you have at least an interest in the 1st of the two life choices.
Always remember why you are doing this when others are out for the moment having fleeting fun. Take a little extra time everyday to work on your own education, faith, business, love.
Happy Investing-
That’s an awesome picture John, and an awesome post, too.