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Posted over 15 years ago

My WHY!!

This post is a little about why I am doing this.  We all have a reason why we do what we do whether it is working at a local grocery store or becoming a entrepreneur.  Your WHY drives you to, get you out of bed and reaching your goals. 

WHY1

I am a former Marine.  I was a 2111 Small Arms Repair Tech.  I fixed small arms and maintained security of the weapons.  I had more responsibility before I could drink a beer then most people have there whole lives.  I ran two armories and I was responsible for taking one armory from near disaster to passing inspection with flying colors.  This is part of my WHY.  No employers care about this.  They say I have no management experience.  Only I know what myself and a few others know what I can do.  I want to be challenged.  Call me weird but I loved those days when I was told by my officer to do ten things hours ago, or when I got the knock on the door at 0200. 

WHY2

I want to spend time enjoying my kids (when they come) I want to take them to school and pick them up.  I want to enjoy life, not work all my life.  Although I do enjoy keeping busy I would like to work and live on my terms not the boss mans.

WHY3

I am one of the few people (you too are most likely part of the few too) that doesn’t believe in a good job.  I don’t want to get fired for some stupid reason.  I don’t want to climb the cooperate ladder I want to build it.    


Comments (5)

  1. Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement. My WHY is a fire burning within me! I hope to pass the fire to as many people as possible!


  2. Aaron.... you've got the most important part figured out. You will be a success! If there is anything I can do to assist you to fulfill your dreams please... just ask. Pete


  3. 1) thanks for your service! 2) as Michael said, a strong WHY will keep in you on track during the inevitable tough times


  4. Having a strong WHY is key to this business because it will TEST you!!! If you have a weak WHY you will give up ... Go Get IT ... Good Investing


  5. There's nothing like being your own boss if you've got the mindset for it! Make it happen.