I have a website and I truely believe in it, and I'm taking all the actions to set myself up for success with it; for some reason all my friends are telling me to get a "real job" and they don't think my site will be a success. I understand they have a different mindset since they are the typical 9-5 crew but it can get annoying and really disheartening. I watched some millionare talking on a show and he said sometimes you need to fire your friends, which I thought was kinda funny, and sadly true. If people around you don't view you as a success or going places, then what's the upside of associating with them? Pretty shitty situation...guess I can seperate them not thinking I can be a success while still being friends? My family members are supportive...anyone else dealing with unecessary obstacles? I think websites are addicting because your creating and innovating...I just like being creative; couldn't really see myself not doing this.
I wonder what your friends will say when you run a successful website. Its not easy but if you have patience and determination you will get there! Just sit tight. Show your friends you can do it! Prove them wrong! Surely this should only help
My response may be subject to negativity on this website, but it is my honest opinion. I would support your friends' suggestions to a certain degree, in that you should maintain a daytime job for sheer security on your part. You can pursue your online endeavors when you return from work, but investing all your time into a venture whose earnings are not surefire is terribly risky. I'm not hampering you from continuing working on the website, but rather probing why you can't do both? * On a side note, have you been watching 'The Millionaire Inside' much?
I fired my friends and got new ones. It worked out well. They were negative and one day I realized that while I was getting dressed for my tee time, they were putting on clown uniforms for work. That was about 14 years ago. Can't fire family, but you can ignore them and do what you need to do. I did that too. Bottom line, those who aren't successful don't want you to be. It will make them feel bad. You probably watched part of the series on CNBC. There's some decent info there. Is there a difference? Yes. People who have me as a friend only hear about ways to make money and enjoy life and not talk about being a slave. When you're in a circle of successful people, ideas flow and you're not "odd" for wanting to do something other than get a paycheck every Friday. About 16 or so years ago I was reading a book (forgot which one now). It talked about getting advice and listening to people who are where you want to be. I took that to heart and followed it. If I was about to start a global direct marketing business (at that time), why would I listen to someone who stocks pet food or someone who has been a secretary for 20 years or someone who has never had a business? Exactly. Good luck.