Living the Dot Com Lifestyle

Posted By: Bob Buskirk on May 13th, 2008
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Many people think the dot com lifestyle is something that is unachievable, they also think that it is all about traveling all over the world and fast cars. This is not true, as I am living the dot com lifestyle and I am not doing these things. So what really is the dot com lifestyle? Well in my eyes living the dot com lifestyle means you make 100% of your income online and are enjoying life. I meet those 2 qualifications and anyone can do the same, so why don’t they?

Well the biggest reason I think people do not try to make a living online is that they are programmed from a young age to go to school , get a job, and retire when they get older. I myself was on that track until my eyes were opened by John Chow. After my eyes were opened I asked myself questions like do I want to work at a job I don’t like? Do I want to work for someone else? Do I want to work till I’m 65? All of my answers to these questions were no, so I decided to work for myself and now I am enjoying the dot com lifestyle.

Like I said the dot com lifestyle is not all about making a ton of money and owning every gadget imaginable, it is about liking what you do and being happy doing it. After doing this for over 2 years now I cannot imagine going back to the real world and getting a normal job. That is my motivation to keep on pushing myself and working hard. I may not have the exotic car and I may not be making $30,000 a month but I am happy with what I’m doing.

If you are stuck at a dead end job or are unhappy with your current situation then ask yourself 1 question, wouldn’t you rather be happy? If you answer is yes then throw away that old mindset and join the dot com lifestyle. If that does not convince you then check back soon as I will have a follow up post on the reasons why I enjoy what I do so much.

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5 Responses to “Living the Dot Com Lifestyle”

Khalid said on May 13th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

You are right Bob, I totally agree, being comfortable doing what you love is far better joining to rat race! You should talk a little more about your life on you blog, including how you got started etc (I mentioned a few before).

Khalid.

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BigMan said on May 14th, 2008 at 8:33 am

Worst thing is beeing stuck between the dot com lifestyle and the normal daily work race… Im there, cant really afford to leave the 9-5 work yet.

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Online Shopping said on May 14th, 2008 at 9:35 am

I really like working from home instead of the 9 to 5 rat race. I have more work and the onus is on yourself to make the money, but I much prfer being my own boss.

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Michael Kwan said on May 16th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

I don’t know if I’m living the dot com lifestyle, but being a freelance writer does afford me a certain level of flexibility.

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A Dawn said on May 19th, 2008 at 3:11 am

I like this comment you made: “Well the biggest reason I think people do not try to make a living online is that they are programmed from a young age to go to school , get a job, and retire when they get older.” I would like to add that I think most of us give up before trying. We are afraid to try something new and are not willing to exit our traditional comfort zone. Those who are not afraid to try something new, and have determination, confidence and belief in them, will succeed. Thanks. A Dawn, http://www.adawnjournal.com

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