Comments on: how to make money without a job and why you should

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:50:54 +0000

@Tiranga: In all honesty, the "spend less than you earn is the wrong
way to think" is a bit of blog showmanship - I'm writing a "WHAT DID HE
SAY?!?!" headline and then explaining it. Of course you have to spend
less than you earn, but many people would argue that there are cases
when you shouldn't. Good example? Taking out student loans to get an
education, or getting a loan to start a business.

I'm glad you enjoyed the post!

By: Steve @ bripblap

Steve @ bripblap — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:50:54 +0000

By: Tiranga

Tiranga — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:19:40 +0000

I totally agree that increasing income is important. But I think people might be misled by the assertion “spend less than you earn is the wrong way to think!” You still have to spend less than you earn, or you're in trouble! Thanks for sharing such a nice post.

By: Julie @ Write for eHow

Julie @ Write for eHow — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:59:00 +0000

I love this article! Plan to bookmark it to save for the future. I especially love the point about not sneering at a $10/month stream. So true!

By: ptmoney

ptmoney — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:01:56 +0000

Loved the post, Steve. I liked your point about making debt payoff quicker. Dave Ramsey talks much about beans and rice, but you don't have to think like that like you say. Flip it on its head and start bringing in some more money. I've also been able to do it with my blog and I'm getting ready to pay off our student loans. A debt we'd never considered paying early until the secondary income started coming in. Alternative streams help you do things you once thought weren't possible. I love mine.

By: Steve @ bripblap

Steve @ bripblap — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:36:28 +0000

@Moneymonk – “extra work” in the sense of “unnecessary work” isn't what keeps middle class middle class, at least in my opinion.

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:16:47 +0000

…”extra work isn’t what anyone wants.”

You can say that again, that's what keep middle class middle class

By: Naomi

Naomi — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:45:08 +0000

Thanks for this article – I really enjoyed it and I think it has renewed my inspiration. I have been struggling for the past few months as far as my business is concerned, and am working on several different income sources. Thank you for putting it all together in such an eloquent manner.

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By: Tim Bennett

Tim Bennett — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:07:06 +0000

I don't go to work! Yes I am very fortunate that I love what I do. I follow my passion and therefore I do not consider what I do work. I don't care if I work all day as I actually love it. It is just the way I am. If I love if - why would I want to take holidays or retire? In fact even when I do go away I still do my passion.

I am not some rich kid. I am just a normal guy in fact I didn't do any formal education past high school, but 30 years later I live on the other side of the world from my home town and live a great life because I made decisions to do things that I love doing rather than going to work.

I earn enough to sustain a nice lifestyle, but I am not a millionaire. I have my own small company (in fact 2) one providing laser special effects and the othe providing training to people who want to make more money. Maybe you can take a look at Millionaire Anonymous if you are interested.

My suggestion is...don't get a job. Get paid to do something you love and life will be much sweeter.