This is a quick glimpse into my life, mainly the road that I chose to take at a young age, when I didn't know too much about time, life, or the way things really work.
The job I currently hold I received a little after high school, a week after I applied for college. At that time, I was looking at fast money, not investing in my future and education. Looking back, I wish that I had stayed in my mom's basement and went to school. I wanted to be a nurse and I felt I would've had a knack for it, as I wanted to help people.
Fast cash is not always worth it, and in a team effort job like construction, only a few like myself carry the grunt of the work. While other workers slack off (and I spread myself thin trying to compensate for their laziness), my bitterness grows at the thought of them collecting a paycheck for doing nothing. I may make more than these unambitious halfwits, but at what cost? My body aches and is breaking down, especially outside during these winter months in Michigan. I very rarely get a break, or an opportunity to nourish my body with food.
Well I guess you can say I learned the hard way that the body can only take so much. When you're young, you think you're invincible, and you can keep straining your body with no consequence. I'm only 28 and I feel like an old man; sometimes I am unable to pull myself out of bed. My hands, knees, and back feel as if arthritis has already set in. Financially, I do okay for a middle class citizen, but at this rate, by the time I retire I won't be able to enjoy it.
I can't help to have this feeling of regret, one of those "what if" feelings. Yes, I still would've had something to complain about (that's life it comes with problems). I wish I had a voice of reason in my ear, a kind of mentor at that time At least from my experiences I can give advice to my little cousins, nephews, and son, if they will listen.
My grandfather instilled this work ethic in me, and I wish more people still had that old school "can do" attitude of his time. They don't make men like my grandfather anymore. I don't think he ever missed a day of work, whether he was sick, hungover, or whatever the case was to provide for his family. Sadly, he worked his ass off for little in return. I want to do more with my life; that is one reason I have chosen to invest in cryptocurrency and make this steemit account. I want to be in a position one day to do more for all my family and help people in need. Hopefully I'll be in that position one day. As of now work consumes most of my time;doing hard physical labor 60 hours or more a week really drains you and strains relationships with friends and family. I have hope, though that one day this thing called life will be on my terms.
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This is a great example of what happens when we conform to the plan that society has for us.
By the way you express yourself in writing, you seem to be an highly intelligent man. Which lead you into seeking a different kind of approach to doing that which you want to do (be in a position one day to do more for all my family and help people in need).
Follow this alternative path with Passion, Determination and Focus and success is assured. I have no doubts about it.
Great post Mr. @Cavalry! Thanks for sharing it with us. Looking forward for more quality content. Followed :)
I'm touched by your comment. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, it really means a lot to me!
I've been working on financial independence also and let me tell you one important lesson I learned during the 2008 crash. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. No one can predict what the future is going to bring and diversification is the key to financial independence. If you don't already have them, plan on getting some stocks, bonds, precious metal, real estate, etc. in addition to cryptocurrency.
Thanks for the advice man, you got me thinking.
Also, if you are interested in learning more about financial independence, heres the site that got me really started on that path. http://earlyretirementextreme.com/
What an inspiring story... I wish you the best for your future, and will take the lessons you pass into account. What use is cash to a broken body... Regardless, there are many therapies coming around the corner that should be able to restore you to a good condition. Just hand in there man! Resteemed!
Thank you I appreciate it, no one has ever said I have inspired them. I sure hope they can fix me down the line.
Your hard work and diligence will pay off. It's never too late to make a change. Take what you are feeling now and let it motivate you to make a paradigm shift in your life. Sometimes all it takes is some inspiration and a good idea. Good luck friend!
Thank you buddy! I know it will all pay off.
Truth. . .