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I'm always a bit nervous to tell this story. Because the way I did things is probably not the way I'd recommend to you or anyone I care about. But it's hard to argue with the results. And there's something strange that happens to the human brain when you commit fully and burn the boats. Here's the short version: I used to be a pilot. Business jets. Sounds glamorous, right? The problem is, the whole point of being a pilot is flying away somewhere. And I'm a homebody. I like my routine. I like my friends and family. I like having control over my schedule. So one day, I just couldn't take it anymore. I had what can only be described as a nervous breakdown. I quit. Hung up my metaphorical flying hat (we didn't actually wear hats flying business jets, but I like the image). And I haven't flown a plane since. That was about 13 years ago. Now, obviously, I wasn't financially independent at the time. I needed to work. But I had no idea what I was going to do. Fortunately, my wife suggested I look into marketing. I was immediately hooked. And the rest is history. Looking back, I probably should have been more strategic. Should have seen the writing on the wall earlier. Should have taken steps to prepare for the transition instead of just... leaping. But here's the thing: there's something incredibly powerful about painting yourself into a corner. When there's no fallback, you figure it out. You climb the walls like some kind of Spider-Man. You make things work because you have to. I'm not saying you should quit your job tomorrow with no plan. But I am saying this: At some point, you have to stop waiting for the perfect moment and just decide. The perfect moment doesn't exist. Readiness is a myth. The people who build the lives they want are the ones who start before they feel ready. Today's the last day of HighLevel's New Year Promotion. Not "last chance before the next promo." Actually the last day. After tonight, the 50% off deal is gone. If you've been on the fence, this is it. New? Get 50% off your first 3 months: Start here Current user? Get 50% off your upgrade: Go here Pick yourself. Make the call. Build the systems. I'll see you on the other side. Adam |
Adam Erhart | Marketing Expert
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