Wanting to start: from Lebanon, New Hampshire

Hello everyone.

My name is Adam.  My wife & I just moved to the Upper Valley (Vermont/New Hampshire/Dartmouth area).  

A brief bio:

I come from a family where education is important, and for the past few years have been trying to complete a doctorate in Education Leadership.  While I do believe advanced degrees have value, particularly for moving up in organizations, I realize that they do little to  build wealth and independence.  In fact, one of the reasons I have yet to push through and finish my dissertation is this realization that after all that investment in myself, I will be no closer to the life I want to live and many of you are enjoying.

Sob story aside & tiny violin back in its case, I do plan on finishing my education, if for no other reason than to finish what I start, even if it never comes into play in a future career.  But, I am ready to give myself permission to think & work outside the box (outside of what educational pedigree says I should be doing),  which is precisely why I am here.  I am joining this community to learn from all of you and start building assets that will work for me for the rest of my life.  

I suppose I have said enough for a first post.  
Thank you all for allowing me to join your community,

Adam