Am I Trying Hard Enough To Earn A Living?

Yes and no. I used to think working hard was doing all the rigorous labor work standing 8 hours and 6 days a week. My understanding of working hard was being employed by a brand or a company. But today, that understanding changed when I began doing tons of research what real hard work looks like. It’s not what I thought. Working hard, for example, is writing a book and putting in all your time to get it finished in a timely manner, bringing value and helping others achieve success.

Making an earning was something I was never great at doing. My biggest struggle of making an earning was to fit in with teams at workplaces. I had trouble getting along with colleagues mostly due to the language barrier and people couldn’t accept my manners or character. People always question me why I speak with an accent. I get mistreated many times because people don’t understand why I speak the way that I did. When I explain my past to them, they refuse to believe me. My life experience is different from them and it seems unbelievable. What I’m trying to say is working for a brand or a company isn’t my cup of tea. My biggest problem is getting along with any teams.

Working is crucial because it makes us feel valuable and productive. Living a life without working feels meaningless. Working is good for us – it brings creativity, experience, and skills. It’s good to work if we can work on our own terms. Trading time for money and never have the time for yourself is something most people don’t like. I believe self-employment is the best answer to freedom. The reason why it seems like I’m not trying hard enough to earn a living is that I’m not struggling financially. I have a roof over my head, food on the table, a computer laptop, a great internet connection, etc. I’m frugal when it comes to spending. I learned over the years to stop spending money without thinking and saving so that I don’t run out of cash. The biggest mistake I ever made with money is paying for a so-called laser tattoo removal service that cost me 8,000 Thai Baht ($256). The “doctors” weren’t real doctors. They performed tattoo removal on me without producing results. My tattoo wasn’t removed after the procedure. I was left with burn marks, several scars, and itchiness that still lasted after a year. Many times I still have that regretful feeling, but I tell myself all the time – it is a lesson. I learned to manage my finance better than before after this experience. I think thoroughly before I decide to spend money on anything. 

My point is working for yourself and managing your finance wisely, you can have a life that you want without going broke and lacking anything in life. Spending money on reading materials or programs that help you to make money is better than spending on something you don’t use.