The blazing sun is beating down on your golden skin, the smell of the ocean breeze relaxes your cluttered mind, and you are unbothered by the gritty sand that has worked its way into your not-so-kid-friendly one-piece swimsuit. You are as free as the seagulls that are soaring above and your frozen piña colada hits you as hard as the waves crashing into the shore. The calming background noise of children splashing in the water eases your conscious as you drift away.
Then all of a sudden…
You’re snapped back into reality with an urgent email alert from your boss reminding you about an important project with a critical deadline. You feel as if you can’t even enjoy your summer vacation because you’re expected to respond to emails and you’re scared of missing something important. If you’re anything like most working Americans, this probably hits too close to home for you.
So why not do something about it?
Life is too short to build up an empire for somebody else. Put your fears aside and take a risk! There are so many other opportunities out there that can provide you with financial freedom, options, and time.
Fortunately, my husband and I just happened to get introduced to an amazing couple that is coaching us while we build a cash-flow asset outside of our jobs. We’re currently on track to walk away from our jobs in the next two to five years. Forever.
That means that we’re going to spend the rest of our lives traveling to the most exotic beaches of the world, eating the most outrageous meals, sleeping in every morning, driving luxurious cars, being full-time parents when we decide to have children, not having to report to a boss, and giving back to those who matter the most to us.
If any of that interests you, I would highly recommend keeping an open-mind throughout your daily lives. An opportunity could very well be right in front of your face, but you might not recognize it because you’re too busy being negative or dreading going back to work Monday morning.
I don’t understand everyone’s situation, but most circumstances are all about perception. Change the way you think and begin to search for what it is you’re missing.
Stop living for TGIF’s and start getting out of your comfort zone so that you can live as if everyday is Friday.
Create a life so amazing that you don’t need a vacation to escape from it.