David Risley: It Is About Lifestyle Design (Part One)
Tony Teegarden
· 6 months ago
David,
Fantastic insights. (You're talking my lingo now lol)
You've made it completely realistic what society (TV) says is a "dream." The problem started for the masses when they got taught to not think for themselves.
It starts with parents, teachers through school and then college. I have nothing against education, as you know I'm a book worm and a half these days. My challenge is that our infrastructure as a society teaches people to be "sheep walkers" as Seth Godin calls it. Not independent thinkers & big dreamers.
People are so afraid to break out of that 7 point check list (Which I thought was brilliant by the way) because they've been conditioned to do anything but.
I think you just opened the door in this post for many people to see whats truly possible with enough thought, effort and inspiration.
Looking forward to Day 2.
Nate @ thewaythatyouwander
· 6 months ago
That 7-point checklist bothers me so much, because it is so true. What you said there is dead on. People are often horrified when I talk about my desire to not get a "real job" and make my own way on the internet.
I like the way you broke down the money situation also.
Lifestyle design is a HUGE part of having an online business and I think that many entrepreneurs overlook this. Great post, looking forward to tomorrow.
Christian
· 6 months ago
4 sales per day at 100 $ or 600 members sounds not much... for amazon.com really it isn't much... but for one person it is much. I mean, I would be happiful, if I would sell something 4 times a month. I tried Affiliate Marketing, got around 40-50 Visitors a day with my blog, but nobody bought one thing of my Affiliate Products! I don't know, I live in Germany, I think there is another culture, here the people are not giving there money away so quick... I think nobody would pay 20$ for a membership per month! Really, I know a big site in germany, with a cool show about macs, the owner can live of that show, but many say that the 6 € are too much per month! Real big blogs can hardly live of the money, but they have not much money. The most they get from networks, who pay for blog-posts... I don't know, I think in the USA it's easier or when you blog in english. But my english is not so good, how you can see, it would not be good for a blog.
Lorenzo
· 6 months ago
I have an issue with the 1st point on the 7 point checklist but I can look past that. I understand you need to make a change to live the lifestyle but how do you do that once you have reached point 4. At this point you have responsibilites bigger than yourself and you have to take those into account also which can actually impede your willingness to jump or your progress after you have already jumped.What if they don't want to jump with you?
AlexG
· 6 months ago
"For me, a big part of lifestyle design is having no J-O-B. It wasn’t something that just happened. I very consciously made the decision out of college to NOT look for a job. Up until that point, I was following the standard template. The moment I decided to not seek employment, I was on my own."
The graduating college point you are talking about. I am at that point right now. I have a BFA from a very prestigious Art School. I don't want to get a 9-5 job, I don't want to follow the 7 point checklist. I know I can benefit other people in better ways. I've been busting my ass for last 8 months on developing my website and its working, but very slowly. My money is running out and if I need to I will get a job temporarily, but man do I want to do what you described here. The thing is I know that given the time I will design my lifestyle. Its just a matter of time.
What you and Tim talk about, is inspiring. It has changed my life last summer. Now that I am out in the world, its scary but it is far more painful for me to get a 9-5 job.
Mikael @ Retire Rich
· 6 months ago
Who would want to have a small car? :)
I definitely get your point and it is very true that if you break everything up in small pieces it seems a lot easier to accomplish. For most people you would still have to work consistently on getting to that point because even though 4 sales a day or 600 members doesn't sound like that much you'll not go from being a "nobody" to being a "superstar" in a week :)
ramaraobobby
· 6 months ago
I am in pursuit of a lifestyle like yours. I have reached the phase where I don't want to work for others but work for myself and help others to do the same. I have been acquiring the skills required to do that in fine style & with the wisdom, help n guidance from senior gurus like you I am sure that I can be the greatest man in my own unique way.
Many thanks for this inspiring and motivated post.
Adesoji Adegbulu
· 6 months ago
David, this is coooool.
My own definition of J-O-B is Just Over Bored..That is what JOB does.
I have written couples of posts about JOB and business. My recent is a post on financial freedom test. It is here for anyone that wants to check it out http://adesojiadegbulu.com/financial-freedom-test/
Greg Rollett
· 6 months ago
Hey David great post. Didn't relaize that you lived across the I-4. We should def grab lunch and a beer someday.
Love your points here. What is even more inspiring is that many do not want the island life, but just a life where they no longer have a boss, TPS reports and the headache of traffic every morning and afternoon. This is the allure of the Internet Business.
The continuity idea is fantastic and is the basis for my lifestyle design. I have 2 sites going up in the next 30 days, both continuity. One to pay the bills and one to try and build into something huge. The great part. I don't need 6,000 - 10,000 a month to live. I only need about 3,000. This means that I only need 100 people paying $30/mo to hit my benchmark. Sounds a lot easier than 600.
Either way, it is possible through hard work and mental toughness. The Internet is not a fly by night business if you want to make it last. Thanks for the inspiring words this morning.
David
· 6 months ago
Hey Greg, Orlando I assume? Yeah, man, I'm down. Next time I'm in Orlando will be for Izeafest. You should come out for that.
Greg Rollett
· 6 months ago
Yup, over in Orlando! I'll be at IZEA Fest, always a crazy weekend when you have Ted planning an event with crazy internet marketers, booze and Sea World!
Martin
· 6 months ago
I fit in to the category highlighted by Greg above - I'm not after anything at all flash like an island lifestyle, just a little more flexibility and no boss!
mik fish
· 5 months ago
I would love to lose my boss. I have tried for months to make it online.
jerky_dehydrator
· 4 months ago
You are right. Sadly, that is the template that we Americans are taught right from the start. I really like the 4-hour work week concept.
All Comments
Fantastic insights. (You're talking my lingo now lol)
You've made it completely realistic what society (TV) says is a "dream." The problem started for the masses when they got taught to not think for themselves.
It starts with parents, teachers through school and then college. I have nothing against education, as you know I'm a book worm and a half these days. My challenge is that our infrastructure as a society teaches people to be "sheep walkers" as Seth Godin calls it. Not independent thinkers & big dreamers.
People are so afraid to break out of that 7 point check list (Which I thought was brilliant by the way) because they've been conditioned to do anything but.
I think you just opened the door in this post for many people to see whats truly possible with enough thought, effort and inspiration.
Looking forward to Day 2.
I like the way you broke down the money situation also.
Lifestyle design is a HUGE part of having an online business and I think that many entrepreneurs overlook this. Great post, looking forward to tomorrow.
The graduating college point you are talking about. I am at that point right now. I have a BFA from a very prestigious Art School. I don't want to get a 9-5 job, I don't want to follow the 7 point checklist. I know I can benefit other people in better ways. I've been busting my ass for last 8 months on developing my website and its working, but very slowly. My money is running out and if I need to I will get a job temporarily, but man do I want to do what you described here. The thing is I know that given the time I will design my lifestyle. Its just a matter of time.
What you and Tim talk about, is inspiring. It has changed my life last summer. Now that I am out in the world, its scary but it is far more painful for me to get a 9-5 job.
I definitely get your point and it is very true that if you break everything up in small pieces it seems a lot easier to accomplish. For most people you would still have to work consistently on getting to that point because even though 4 sales a day or 600 members doesn't sound like that much you'll not go from being a "nobody" to being a "superstar" in a week :)
Many thanks for this inspiring and motivated post.
My own definition of J-O-B is Just Over Bored..That is what JOB does.
I have written couples of posts about JOB and business. My recent is a post on financial freedom test. It is here for anyone that wants to check it out
http://adesojiadegbulu.com/financial-freedom-test/
Love your points here. What is even more inspiring is that many do not want the island life, but just a life where they no longer have a boss, TPS reports and the headache of traffic every morning and afternoon. This is the allure of the Internet Business.
The continuity idea is fantastic and is the basis for my lifestyle design. I have 2 sites going up in the next 30 days, both continuity. One to pay the bills and one to try and build into something huge. The great part. I don't need 6,000 - 10,000 a month to live. I only need about 3,000. This means that I only need 100 people paying $30/mo to hit my benchmark. Sounds a lot easier than 600.
Either way, it is possible through hard work and mental toughness. The Internet is not a fly by night business if you want to make it last. Thanks for the inspiring words this morning.
Orlando I assume? Yeah, man, I'm down. Next time I'm in Orlando will be for Izeafest. You should come out for that.