My Plan B If I Failed

Summary

• When I started out, I had a backup plan of driving Uber and working as a stripper. It was because those were the skills I had—being in shape and willing to work hard to earn money.

• People might be surprised about my backup plan, but I didn’t care about their judgments. To me, struggling financially was worse than what others thought.

• I figured that if I did both jobs, I could make about $150,000 a year. It was all about using the abilities I had to avoid being poor.

• Learning to sell changed everything for me. Selling became a skill that provided a better baseline income. With sales skills, I could potentially earn $250,000, $300,000, or even $400,000 a year as a top salesman.

• My new backup plan was built around these sales skills, which allowed me not to fall below a certain financial level.

• The more skills you have, the higher your baseline becomes. Skills that can be monetized ensure you don't sink too low financially.

• All these skills you need are available for free online. Many people spend years waiting to learn when most skills take just about 20 hours to become proficient at.

• Building skills is essential; skills give you security and the ability to rise beyond challenges.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest focusing on learning new skills that can boost your income. You don't need to spend a lot of money or time to get started. Many resources online are free—use them to learn skills like sales, which can significantly increase your earning potential. Commit to just 20 hours to get proficient at a new skill. This investment is small but can add real value to your business or personal growth.

A good way of doing this is to identify skills that are in demand and align with your interests or current abilities. Make a list of these skills and find free courses, videos, or articles online to get started. Learning doesn't need to mean going back to school or spending years—it can be quick and practical.

I would also recommend you not worry about what others think when pursuing these skills or jobs that might seem unusual. Financial stability and growth should be your focus. Once you build a solid skill set, you can create a sustainable income baseline, ensuring you don't fall below a certain financial level.

Lastly, don't underestimate the power of hard work and being adaptable. Both can open doors and provide income security as you grow, just like being open to various job options helped me when I started.