May 22 2009

When to Build Residual Income

How do you know when you should build residual income? Well, let’s see. If you wake up in the morning by force, meaning you use an alarm clock with a worn out snooze button, then it’s time. If you ever wanted to punch your boss in the face but instead had to put on your fake smile and kiss up to him or her, then it’s time. If you ever contemplated driving your car off a bridge just to avoid work, then it’s time. If you’re not only forced to go to company picnics but also have to wear a funny hat, then it’s about damn time that you start building some residual income. If you’re so lazy that you’d rather put up with stuff you hate for the rest of your life than work to build some residual income, then it’s about time you dig yourself a body sized hole and… [What? What do you mean that's inappropriate? I'm just being real. But... okay, fine.]

My editors just wanted me to tell you that whatever you choose to do with your life, as long as you love yourself, that’s all matters.