What’s the point of having a job? Why do you even have a job? Why was your job created? Was it made for you? Does your job exist to make you wealthy? Is that what it was designed for? When your company created your job, did they really have your best interests in mind or did they just need someone to do a task? Let me ask you this: If you went to your job tomorrow and asked for a pay cut, would your boss love you for it? Think about it… A company’s main objective is to pay its employees the least amount possible yet at the same time get maximum production out of them.

The Rich Don’t Look for a Job

I’m Wealthy Today Because…

When I realized some of the core secrets of the rich, I also discovered that many people don’t have the entrepreneurial spirit. Having the entrepreneurial spirit is like taking the red pill, but instead of seeing the Matrix, we see opportunity. One thing people should understand is that THEY are the asset, and that it’s more about the skills they acquire than the job itself. For me, work has always found me, and I haven’t looked for a “regular job” in over six years. Making your own schedule and taking back a portion of your life is a great feeling, but even with more time flexibility, you’re still violating one of the core principles of the rich.

There are two essential wealth principles, and they kind of go hand in hand. The first rule of wealth is that you have to stop trading your time for money. Wealthy people leverage systems, which is why a lot of rich people own real estate—because housing is a self-contained system. Having assets that generate positive cash flow is one of the stepping stones of the wealthy. True entrepreneurs buy assets or create them, and they leverage systems.

Don’t Look for a Job… Own One Instead

The second “secret” of the wealthy is ownership. This is why people make a ton of money in the stock market. Essentially, when someone buys a stock, they’re buying ownership of the company (even if it is just one share). Having assets you’ve personally created is great too. Just imagine if you wrote a song, made an album, or maybe wrote a best-selling book. Now you have assets that can pay you for many years to come.

You see, it’s not really about having super awesome abilities and massive amounts of talent and savvy. What it’s really about is creating an asset you can leverage. And the truth of the matter is that it doesn’t take a best-selling novel to make something a good asset. What if you wrote an article about something you could make money from, like a home-based business or maybe just a product? And what if what you wrote ended up on the first page of Google? Would that be a good asset? What if you had 50 articles on the first page?

Look for Opportunity, Not a Job!

Personally, it’s easy for me to disconnect myself from the average mindset of going to school, getting a good job with benefits, and retiring at 60. I am a risk-taker, and I’m not afraid to fail. You know, I actually feel sorry for people who don’t have the ability to dream. It almost seems like they can’t visualize. There are certain scenarios that can’t play out in their lives because they can’t see opportunity. It was once said that if you want to increase your success rate, you have to double your rate of failure. This concept is right in front of us all the time, but I think that we, as humans, stop trying because we’re afraid of falling and making a mistake. The reality is that learning from our failures is how all humans are wired. We fail, we learn, but if you fail and don’t learn, you’ve missed the gold nugget. Truthfully, I say that if you failed in the past, then be ready for the success around the corner.

If you’re looking for a way to increase your success rate and decrease your failure rate, instead of looking for a job, then check out this sweet awesome system that offers 100% commissions.

-Eric Out-

Comments:

Maria Rodriguez, October 18 2012, 14:32
I found this post incredibly inspiring! It’s refreshing to see someone challenge the conventional mindset about jobs. The idea that we should stop trading our time for money and start creating assets is a game-changer. I’m definitely going to rethink my approach to work and finances. Thank you, Eric, for sharing these valuable insights!

Johnathan Lee, October 18 2012, 15:47
I’m not sure I fully believe in the concept that having a job is a waste of time. There are many people who’ve built successful careers through traditional employment. Can you provide any solid evidence or examples of how your approach consistently works better than having a stable job?

Emily Johnson, October 19 2012, 09:15
This post raises some interesting points. I’m curious, though, about how one would start creating these assets you mention, especially if they are currently in a 9-5 job. What would be the first steps to transition from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one?

Carlos Garcia, October 19 2012, 11:25
While I appreciate the perspective, I think the post oversimplifies the challenges involved in becoming wealthy. It’s not just about creating assets; there are risks and potential failures that aren’t addressed here. It would be great to see a more balanced view that includes the downsides of this approach.

Sophia Martinez, October 19 2012, 13:02
Eric, it’s been a while! I hope you’re doing well. Your post really resonated with me, and I’d love to catch up and discuss some of these ideas in person. Let’s grab coffee sometime soon!

Michael Nguyen, October 20 2012, 08:45
Reading this post reminded me of my own experience. I used to work a regular 9-5, feeling stuck and unfulfilled. It wasn’t until I started looking at ways to create passive income that things started to change for me. Now, I’m slowly building a portfolio of small investments and side businesses. It’s not easy, but it’s definitely worth it!

Linda Patel, October 20 2012, 10:12
For anyone interested in leveraging assets like Eric mentions, I highly recommend checking out Mint.com for budgeting and financial planning, or Robinhood for getting started with investments. These tools can help you track your progress as you shift towards creating wealth.

Isabella Torres, October 21 2012, 07:55
I’ve learned so much from this post, especially about the importance of ownership and creating assets. It’s a completely different way of thinking compared to what I was taught growing up. I’m excited to start applying these principles in my own life. Thanks for sharing!