After working several years as a Java Programmer I reached a point where nagsawa na ako sa work ko.
I’m thankful for my job but I felt there’s something else for me outside my cubicle world.
I don’t know where I adapt it but I’m a person that would like to run my own show and take responsibility of whatever the outcome is.
So while sipping a Starbucks coffee in Tagaytay, I dreamed of having my own business and work anywhere I want and anytime I want.
Few years after, my dream became a reality.
Any place where there’s an electricity and Internet connection I can work there.
This is also the reason why I can go for a 3 to 6 months of vacation without worrying that I’ll lose my job.
Believe me, it’s better if you can create your own job, your own income, and have control of your life.
But I have to admit, after working from places like boracay beach, airport, mcdonalds, car dealership, public library, malls, etc. medyo nakakasawa din.
So 2 years ago, I changed my dream business into a bigger business that’s scalable, systematize, and something that I can pass on to my kids. And I believe 2 more years that will become a reality.
My point is this…
To escape the corporate world, it should start with a dream. It may sound corny but it’s true.
And your dream should be based on what you really want in life and not of someone else dream for you.
Work on it to make the invisible visible. Turn your dream business into reality.
Lastly, enjoy the journey of pursuing your dreams and transitioning to be an entrepreneur.
In the end, it’s not really about what you accomplished but who you become in the process of achieving your dreams.
I had my dreams of owning my business as well but I failed a lot of times. Maybe because I need to learn more or take more risks. It’s really hard to start on your own especially if you have been an employee ever since. I read about modeling your business after someone who already made it in your dream business. That’s what I am doing now and thank God I found a mentor who is willing to help me. For newbies like me, always try to find someone who can mentor you and people you can imitate your business moves. Those who have been through the battlefield and can help you make less mistakes and have quicker success.
Good to hear that Michael.
Hi, I am an OFW here in Dubai and planning to return to the Philippines for good in one year time. Please help me to prepare for this as I don’t know where to start.
Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely,
Jovi Matining
Hi Jovi.
First is to do a survey of yourself. In starting a business, it should be inside out. Meaning, stop searching for the “right business opportunity” for you but instead, search yourself first.
What skills, knowledge, interest, experience, education, passion, etc. do you have?
From there decide which business you can launch where you can use those things that you have.
If possible, launch the business without quitting your job first. So if you can, pag balik mo, get a job while you’re still launching a business.
DO NOT quit your job without a profitable business yet.
Achieving a dream and at the same time creating an impact to someone’s life is worth pursuing.
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Hi Jeffrey.
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Is this the business your doing right now?
Hi Jon,
I landed in your site because of my curiosity about the blog academy.
I read your ‘about’ page and I am impressed.
You are a living proof that there’s alway a way if there’s a will.
🙂
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