Ok, it's crunch time. After all of the excitement of the past few days, there has been little leeway as far as producing actual results. After all is said and done, I need to start producing income... liiiiiiiike last week.
In yesterday's post I discussed how my plan was to figure out some quick ways put cash in my hand. At this point, even if I was hired for most jobs today, I would still have to wait at least 2 weeks to see a paycheck. If I'm doing things honorably and with minimal financial assistance, then I don't have 2 weeks.
So I set out yesterday evening and today to find out what quick, legitimate ways to get cash exist. Fortunately for me, I have access to a computer and lots of time to do research ; ). The first two sites I visited gave me more than enough inspiration. The first blog gave me 24 ways to get money fast and the second 25.
From those blogs I narrowed the list to 21 ideas I thought were worth looking into. Hold on to your hats, some of these may be controversial. Keep in mind, these are not in order, but I do plan to arrange them in an order that I think will bring me cash the quickest. Then I will make an attempt at each.
1. Volunteer for medical studies
2. Sell blood or Siemen
3. Pet sit or walk dogs
4. Babysit
5. House sit
6. Deliver phone books
7. Become a census worker
8. Canvass Neighborhoods for Odd Jobs
9. Become a Human Billboard
10. Deliver Newspapers
11. Roadside Sales
12. Teach English
13. Sell Stuff
14. Recycle Containers
15. Paint Street numbers/Curbs
16. Model
17. Make stuff to sell
18. Register at Temp Agency
19. Register for Day Labor
20. Look for gigs online
21. Pawn stuff
More to come. Links below
Site 1. http://blog.couponsherpa.com/quick-cash-24-ways-to-make-money-while-unemployed/
Site 2. http://www.dailyfinance.com/photos/25-unusual-ways-to-make-quick-money/#!slide=980290
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Side Notes
NEW PERSONAL GOAL:
Travel and see the most beautiful places in the world with my own eyes in the next 10 years.
Travel and see the most beautiful places in the world with my own eyes in the next 10 years.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
So Much To Do, So Little Time!
Good morning friends!
I'll jump right in and say this new adventure is something else! There's so much to do and am finding it difficult to decide how to prioritize my thoughts.
Ultimately, the primary focus is income, and how to get steady flows of it without compromising values. The aim is creating the means without resorting to work or jobs that I feel enslaved by.
This morning I received some good counsel from family. I was reminded that keeping enough income to "carry my own" should be the primary standard, not doing what I "feel like." I'm finding that it can be easy to fool yourself into believing that things are easy when you're receiving some type of support from others. My quest therefore is not a true success until I am at least fully carrying my own weight.
This reminder of course brings me closer to reality. One thing I've learned, is that you always want to be welcoming to reality's call. Optimism is good, but the last thing we want is delusional thinking.
Therefore, this reminder brings more pressure, but good pressure! It challenges my brain to think and react quickly. I must dig and come up with timely solutions.
This reminder of course brings me closer to reality. One thing I've learned, is that you always want to be welcoming to reality's call. Optimism is good, but the last thing we want is delusional thinking.
Therefore, this reminder brings more pressure, but good pressure! It challenges my brain to think and react quickly. I must dig and come up with timely solutions.
What's standing in the way of making cash appear as soon as possible?
What is the reality about how quickly I can see cash in my hands? Is it possible to get legitimate money in one day? One hour? Five minutes? If it IS possible, then what does it take? What kind of belief, courage, skill, talent, or knowledge? Do I have what it takes right now?
These are a few questions that come to mind, but ultimateley, I must do the work to answer them, and quickly.
So this brings me to today's action items. I will commit to learn as much as I can online, through networking, in books and articles or whatever I can to come up with the best answers to the above questions. By tomorrow's blog, I will challenge myself to have some tangible answers.
It appears I should also compromise by applying to at least part-time jobs that I can bare.
Lastly, I will spend a good portion of time prepping for an upcoming yard sale.
Any thoughts?
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So this brings me to today's action items. I will commit to learn as much as I can online, through networking, in books and articles or whatever I can to come up with the best answers to the above questions. By tomorrow's blog, I will challenge myself to have some tangible answers.
It appears I should also compromise by applying to at least part-time jobs that I can bare.
Lastly, I will spend a good portion of time prepping for an upcoming yard sale.
Any thoughts?
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
LIVE THE DREAM or perish
Good morning!
Hope all are well. Kicking off day two's post... I have a lot to discuss but not sure how much I'll cover.
As you know, this blog is about a pursuit of happiness. For me that means dumping the traditional employer dependent lifestyle and finding my own path to make ends meet.
This is much more exciting. Each time I realize I have to somehow produce income for survival I push harder and am more and more motivated to succeed. I feel alive. How long will this feeling last I wonder?
Earlier I had a discussion with my best friend and uncle about this. He explained that things may not always be as exciting, especially in the early stages. He had a point. While I believe it's important to keep a positive attitude and the goal in sight, I should be mindful that this lifestyle will probably be very difficult initially. Especially considering that I'm not exactly starting off with a ton of money (or much at all.) I have to remember that I probably haven't seen anywhere near the worst of things.
At least right now, the excitment of it is enough to sustain me.
So what's the plan? At the moment, I have a very basic plan. Increase knowledge, be opportunistic, network, keep an open mind, be solution oriented, hustle, hustle, hustle, etc. Basically, I'm looking for any legititmate means of gaining income.
Currently, I'm offereing miscellaneous services on Craigslist, Fiverr, social networks, and other sites. I'm also doing research about how to create opportunities to increase income. There are a ton of sites and blogs online on this.
Lucky for me, I have experience Field Organizing for the President of the United States. I gained a lot of valuable experience namely, how to solve problems and fast.
It's tough sometimes because I'm sort of "ADD" and seem to get easily distracted. When you're responsible for figuring out how to produce your own income, there is no time to waste I'm discovering. I have to constantly remind myself to stay focused. No time for T.V. or anything that's keeping me from gaining something that can be put to good use.
This experience is also reminding me how valuable every resources is and the importance of quality relationships. Everyone is working to survive and most to thrive. We all need each other at some point in our lives right?
I'll conclude this post with today's plan. I'll be working on organizing a yard sale (another way to come by some quick cash). It's hard work, but it's a great way to get the mental and physical juices going. Little projects like this will be helpful in raking in some extra income.
I wasn't able to cover everything, but that will have to do for now. Please offer your thoughts.
And if you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on Facebook or Twitter below.
Hope all are well. Kicking off day two's post... I have a lot to discuss but not sure how much I'll cover.
As you know, this blog is about a pursuit of happiness. For me that means dumping the traditional employer dependent lifestyle and finding my own path to make ends meet.
This is much more exciting. Each time I realize I have to somehow produce income for survival I push harder and am more and more motivated to succeed. I feel alive. How long will this feeling last I wonder?
Earlier I had a discussion with my best friend and uncle about this. He explained that things may not always be as exciting, especially in the early stages. He had a point. While I believe it's important to keep a positive attitude and the goal in sight, I should be mindful that this lifestyle will probably be very difficult initially. Especially considering that I'm not exactly starting off with a ton of money (or much at all.) I have to remember that I probably haven't seen anywhere near the worst of things.
At least right now, the excitment of it is enough to sustain me.
So what's the plan? At the moment, I have a very basic plan. Increase knowledge, be opportunistic, network, keep an open mind, be solution oriented, hustle, hustle, hustle, etc. Basically, I'm looking for any legititmate means of gaining income.
Currently, I'm offereing miscellaneous services on Craigslist, Fiverr, social networks, and other sites. I'm also doing research about how to create opportunities to increase income. There are a ton of sites and blogs online on this.
Lucky for me, I have experience Field Organizing for the President of the United States. I gained a lot of valuable experience namely, how to solve problems and fast.
It's tough sometimes because I'm sort of "ADD" and seem to get easily distracted. When you're responsible for figuring out how to produce your own income, there is no time to waste I'm discovering. I have to constantly remind myself to stay focused. No time for T.V. or anything that's keeping me from gaining something that can be put to good use.
This experience is also reminding me how valuable every resources is and the importance of quality relationships. Everyone is working to survive and most to thrive. We all need each other at some point in our lives right?
I'll conclude this post with today's plan. I'll be working on organizing a yard sale (another way to come by some quick cash). It's hard work, but it's a great way to get the mental and physical juices going. Little projects like this will be helpful in raking in some extra income.
I wasn't able to cover everything, but that will have to do for now. Please offer your thoughts.
And if you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on Facebook or Twitter below.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Welcome Friend
Hello,
My name is Calvin Simon, and this is my first blog ever. I've decided to take this up for a few reasons:
1. I enjoy writing,
2. I believe I am pursing something worth sharing, and
3. There is potential for income.
Here's the thing... I don't want to work for other people anymore. I prefer working on my own terms, not willfully sacrificing the majority of my precious time and money out of fear. I have to be free.
When I first heard Robert Kiyosaki's audio book titled, Increase Your Financial IQ, back in late 2011, things changed for me. Doors in my brain were kicked open and I saw a new world of possibilities. With the right attitude, the right knowledge and the right hustle, I would make my dreams come true. (For me this concept was real for the first time.)
Since then, I've read a plethora of stimulating works. Another is Barbara Winter's, Making a Living Without a Job: Winning ways for creating work that you love. Super informative, AND a fun read. I couldn't put it down.
Winter gives real life examples of how to immediately switch from employee to boss. I read all about how easy it can be to pursue dreams without fear, now.
One cool example of how she encourages this transition is through $100 challenges. The goal is to list as many ways to bring in at least $100 a day as you can anytime you have free time on a job. This is the beginning of solution oriented thinking, opportunism, and financial freedom.
SO THIS IS IT. I am here writing this blog because I have made a life changing decision. This is a declaration of freedom. Who knows what I will happen, but today, my motto is "LIVE THE DREAM or perish."
With that being said, I'd like to invite you to join me on my journey.
If you are an "average Joe" that's interested in being your own boss as soon as possible, then I invite you to stick around. I am confident that the great majority of us has what it takes to create our livelihood. I believe uncetainty, fear, and a lack of knowledge stand in our way. With the right knowledge will come the needed energy and faith to achieve our desires. Now let's see what happens.
Thanks for reading. Please feel free to comment.
And if you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on Facebook or Twitter below.
My name is Calvin Simon, and this is my first blog ever. I've decided to take this up for a few reasons:
1. I enjoy writing,
2. I believe I am pursing something worth sharing, and
3. There is potential for income.
Here's the thing... I don't want to work for other people anymore. I prefer working on my own terms, not willfully sacrificing the majority of my precious time and money out of fear. I have to be free.
When I first heard Robert Kiyosaki's audio book titled, Increase Your Financial IQ, back in late 2011, things changed for me. Doors in my brain were kicked open and I saw a new world of possibilities. With the right attitude, the right knowledge and the right hustle, I would make my dreams come true. (For me this concept was real for the first time.)
Since then, I've read a plethora of stimulating works. Another is Barbara Winter's, Making a Living Without a Job: Winning ways for creating work that you love. Super informative, AND a fun read. I couldn't put it down.
Winter gives real life examples of how to immediately switch from employee to boss. I read all about how easy it can be to pursue dreams without fear, now.
One cool example of how she encourages this transition is through $100 challenges. The goal is to list as many ways to bring in at least $100 a day as you can anytime you have free time on a job. This is the beginning of solution oriented thinking, opportunism, and financial freedom.
SO THIS IS IT. I am here writing this blog because I have made a life changing decision. This is a declaration of freedom. Who knows what I will happen, but today, my motto is "LIVE THE DREAM or perish."
With that being said, I'd like to invite you to join me on my journey.
If you are an "average Joe" that's interested in being your own boss as soon as possible, then I invite you to stick around. I am confident that the great majority of us has what it takes to create our livelihood. I believe uncetainty, fear, and a lack of knowledge stand in our way. With the right knowledge will come the needed energy and faith to achieve our desires. Now let's see what happens.
Thanks for reading. Please feel free to comment.
And if you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on Facebook or Twitter below.
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