Of course it’s Monday so I am obligated to do a motivational post. Because I am on vacation, it is only appropriate to do a post that revolves around vacation. I chose the title of this post because often times as an entrepreneur and full time affiliate, people don’t think I have a “real job”.

Although I can see why some may think that, I do consider what I do a real job. My office is the internet, and I can guarantee that I spend more time in my office than 95% of typical 9-5 workers ever will. If you’re willing to accept the long hours of “making your money online” and being an internet marketer, you too can get the benefits of living your entire life like you’re on vacation.

Take away the fact that I am really on a vacation right now. If I ever want to break out for a day and go to the zoo with my kids, I do it. If I want to mow my lawn before it rains, I do it. If I want to take off early on Friday to golf, I do it. I can’t imagine having t put in a request to some dude in a corner cubicle to get off early on a Friday, and then even worse having to wait to see if it gets approved!

Don’t get me wrong though, I DO work over 60 hours a week consistently. However, I have the flexibility to some extent to choose when I will work. Although for those of you that know me, you know I am online almost every day between 8-6. Sure I could screw off and never work, but then I wouldn’t have the flexibility that I explained above.

The reason I still work so many hours even though I have the flexibility not to is because I truly love what I do. Likewise, I am extremely driven by the goals I have set forth for myself. I learned a few years ago that life is just too short to be owned by someone else in this world. It’s a good life when you can make decisions for yourself and take ownership of your personal and financial situations.

In order to have this type of lifestyle however, you also have to be willing to take accountability for every action and decision you make. The bottom line is that every person in this world has the ability to live a life in which they are able to manage their own time and determine their future earnings.

If this type of lifestyle motivates you, then take the proper steps, and start making it happen!

Make it a great week!

Tags: entrepreneur, Motivation, vacation

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