Comments on: Escaping the 9 to 5 by Grabbing the Bull by the Horns http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns One Girl's Quest to Become a Self Made Man Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Maren Kate Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:44:45 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-744 So true Eric, but it is amazing the amount of people who STILL believe in "get rich quick" schemes and "don't do ANYTHING for $$" scams So true Eric, but it is amazing the amount of people who STILL believe in “get rich quick” schemes and “don't do ANYTHING for $$” scams

]]> By: Eric http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Eric Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:57:48 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-733 Getting out of your comfort zone is all part of it. It's how we grow and learn and become better people.<br><br>Taking action and learning to take the right action after taking action and messing up is all part of it. If you don't do anything you're not going to get anything.<br><br>Good post, Maren! Getting out of your comfort zone is all part of it. It's how we grow and learn and become better people.

Taking action and learning to take the right action after taking action and messing up is all part of it. If you don't do anything you're not going to get anything.

Good post, Maren!

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-728 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-728 I know Crush It is radical, and the fact that he tells you straight up either embrace your passion, get motivated or stay in your comfort zone forever is truly inspiring to me... sounds like its inspiring to you as well! I know Crush It is radical, and the fact that he tells you straight up either embrace your passion, get motivated or stay in your comfort zone forever is truly inspiring to me… sounds like its inspiring to you as well!

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-729 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:32:43 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-729 Thanks Hulbert! I do love writing it is one of my true passions :) that and start ups! Thanks Hulbert! I do love writing it is one of my true passions :) that and start ups!

]]> By: Ken Siew http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-727 Ken Siew Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:49:45 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-727 I just finished reading Crush It yesterday and I totally love it! It's a no-BS book about loving your family, working your butt off, and living your passion. People think they could somehow make it without working hard, but that's really an illusion.<br><br>And the biggest obstacle always seems to be the reluctance to get out of the comfort zone and take the risk. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, period. Nobody should be forced to crush it, even though anybody can. Know yourself and figure out the path you want to walk on for the rest of your life.<br><br>Wonderful post! I just finished reading Crush It yesterday and I totally love it! It's a no-BS book about loving your family, working your butt off, and living your passion. People think they could somehow make it without working hard, but that's really an illusion.

And the biggest obstacle always seems to be the reluctance to get out of the comfort zone and take the risk. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, period. Nobody should be forced to crush it, even though anybody can. Know yourself and figure out the path you want to walk on for the rest of your life.

Wonderful post!

]]> By: Hulbert http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-726 Hulbert Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:03:30 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-726 Great post Maren. I've read Crush It and I think it's a wonderful book. It definitely gives people a kick in the butt. I enjoyed this read because there's something passionate about the way you write that motivates me. Thank you. Great post Maren. I've read Crush It and I think it's a wonderful book. It definitely gives people a kick in the butt. I enjoyed this read because there's something passionate about the way you write that motivates me. Thank you.

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-719 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:29:48 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-719 Thanks for the encouragement Paul! Its nice to hear from someone who has been there, done that and excelled :) off to check out your site! Thanks for the encouragement Paul! Its nice to hear from someone who has been there, done that and excelled :) off to check out your site!

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-720 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:29:13 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-720 Hmm... I can see your point Moon. I do get the idea that breathing your passion/work may not be ideal for someone 24/7... thanks for the thumbs up :) Hmm… I can see your point Moon. I do get the idea that breathing your passion/work may not be ideal for someone 24/7… thanks for the thumbs up :)

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-721 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:28:23 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-721 Systems is the ONLY way i get anything done James, without them I'd be lost! Systems is the ONLY way i get anything done James, without them I'd be lost!

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:27:05 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-722 Yeah Franchising is good if you have some business savvy & a little bit of capital to put into it... I never went that route just because I didn't have any captial to start out with but heck to each his own! Yeah Franchising is good if you have some business savvy & a little bit of capital to put into it… I never went that route just because I didn't have any captial to start out with but heck to each his own!

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-723 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:25:55 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-723 Chris is right Ben, it really does take some time but the point is that what is a year of hard work for a lifetime of living the life you've always wanted? I think its worth it :) Glad you and I are both focused in on similar goals! Chris is right Ben, it really does take some time but the point is that what is a year of hard work for a lifetime of living the life you've always wanted? I think its worth it :) Glad you and I are both focused in on similar goals!

]]> By: Maren Kate http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-724 Maren Kate Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:24:33 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-724 That is awesome Tom, I too am all about the passion driving what one does in life! That is awesome Tom, I too am all about the passion driving what one does in life!

]]> By: Paul http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-718 Paul Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:59:02 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-718 Maren,<br><br>This is exactly what I did 10 years ago and I've never looked back. The best move I've ever made; the weight I lifted of my shoulders was immense.<br><br>Gone has all that hard graft for the benefit of somebody else!<br><br>Regards<br><br>Paul Maren,

This is exactly what I did 10 years ago and I've never looked back. The best move I've ever made; the weight I lifted of my shoulders was immense.

Gone has all that hard graft for the benefit of somebody else!

Regards

Paul

]]> By: Chris C. Ducker http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-714 Chris C. Ducker Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:59:06 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-714 Matt - You mention the flexibility factor here. I think this in itself lends enough 'wiggle room' from people who freelance, to be able to chill out and switch off a little from time to time. 9-5 is one thing, but 9-5 with a stimping headache is a whole different animal...!!! Matt – You mention the flexibility factor here. I think this in itself lends enough 'wiggle room' from people who freelance, to be able to chill out and switch off a little from time to time. 9-5 is one thing, but 9-5 with a stimping headache is a whole different animal…!!!

]]> By: Chris C. Ducker http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-715 Chris C. Ducker Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:57:41 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-715 Ben - its true. It takes two years to MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN, it does get easier at this point. And after 5 years, if you work consistently at bringing new business in (but, perhaps not having to do as much as when you first started!), you will be very happy... Ben – its true. It takes two years to MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN, it does get easier at this point. And after 5 years, if you work consistently at bringing new business in (but, perhaps not having to do as much as when you first started!), you will be very happy…

]]> By: Moon Hussain http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-713 Moon Hussain Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:46:22 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-713 While I'm a fan of "Crush It", part of my also wants to criticize it a bit. No matter what's your passion, do I want to breathe it every minute of the day?<br><br>I want to make money, I want my comfortable lifestyle, I don't want to work on it 24/7 and neither do I want to work for someone else.<br><br>It just might end up opening my own business, because the alternative really damn well sucks. Either way, if you're unhappy, make a change!<br><br>Thumbs up for your post! While I'm a fan of “Crush It”, part of my also wants to criticize it a bit. No matter what's your passion, do I want to breathe it every minute of the day?

I want to make money, I want my comfortable lifestyle, I don't want to work on it 24/7 and neither do I want to work for someone else.

It just might end up opening my own business, because the alternative really damn well sucks. Either way, if you're unhappy, make a change!

Thumbs up for your post!

]]> By: James Ward http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-712 James Ward Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:28:52 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-712 This is some of the best information out. Great suggestions!<br>I also had to create systems. It made a world of difference in my professional life. (I enjoy chaos, so some things will not be systemized in my personal life.) This is some of the best information out. Great suggestions!
I also had to create systems. It made a world of difference in my professional life. (I enjoy chaos, so some things will not be systemized in my personal life.)

]]> By: matthewneedham http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-711 matthewneedham Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:26:42 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-711 Some good suggestions here. Just remember that people who work as freelancers (like me) may still work 9to5 for clients or on clients site. However, the flexibility of the work means that you aren't constrained to standard holidays and you can work on projects that excite.<br><br>Your point about franchising is a good one - most franchise operations have a much higher business survival rate that start ups. Some good suggestions here. Just remember that people who work as freelancers (like me) may still work 9to5 for clients or on clients site. However, the flexibility of the work means that you aren't constrained to standard holidays and you can work on projects that excite.

Your point about franchising is a good one – most franchise operations have a much higher business survival rate that start ups.

]]> By: Ben Weston http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Ben Weston Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:34 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-710 great suggestions Maren! I appreciate how under creating a business you say, "but in a year or two time you’ll have it much easier and know that you’ve created a solid future for yourself" This is the belief that keeps driving me to keep working at it. It's also inspiring to hear that you've reached the target I have (10K/month)! great suggestions Maren! I appreciate how under creating a business you say, “but in a year or two time you’ll have it much easier and know that you’ve created a solid future for yourself” This is the belief that keeps driving me to keep working at it. It's also inspiring to hear that you've reached the target I have (10K/month)!

]]> By: Tom | Build That List http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/awesome/escaping-the-9-to-5-by-grabbing-the-bull-by-the-horns/comment-page-1/#comment-709 Tom | Build That List Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:32 +0000 http://www.escapingthe9to5.com/?p=1069#comment-709 Passion! I love it when people start talking about it. Because it always get's me so excited. I am definitely doing what I love, and looking to escape the 9-5 because of it. Passion! I love it when people start talking about it. Because it always get's me so excited. I am definitely doing what I love, and looking to escape the 9-5 because of it.

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