Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? The Real Path to Financial Freedom

Are you tired of the 9 to 5?
Check this out—you’ll be taken straight to my free training to break free from the daily grind and start your journey to financial freedom!
Sound familiar?

I see these emails, ads, and pop-ups every single day. They definitely tug at the heartstrings and mess with my mind. Here’s the twist—I’ve actually never had a 9-to-5 job. But at this stage in life, I’m starting to think maybe that wouldn’t have been such a bad thing after all.

All my life, I chased fast money and hunted for shortcuts to success. I dipped my toes into multi-level marketing (remember 2-by-2?), day-trading stocks, flipping homes—you name it. I even bought into mentorship programs that promised to teach me the secrets to wealth and freedom. Why? Because ever since I was young and found out I’d eventually lose my sight, I threw conventional wisdom out the window. I became obsessed with finding the fastest way to success.

But here’s the key difference between me and those mentorship-gurus online:
They had direction, a strategy, a plan.
I had hope… and let me tell you—hope alone isn’t a strategy.

The “What If” Game (Just for Fun… or Reflection)

Let’s rewind. I graduated with a degree in Computer Science. Couldn’t land a programming job. The only offer I got was an entry-level government job paying $3,000/month. Not glamorous, but back then, it was livable. And as a person with a disability, the government would have provided accommodations.

I could’ve stayed with my parents to save money, or rented a room somewhere cheap. No girlfriend, no kids, no big expenses—just a simple life. If I had saved $1,000/month and invested conservatively, by the 2008 housing crash I would’ve had enough to buy a property near my job. That same property today? Likely worth 3–5x more.

Had I stuck with that job, my salary with cost-of-living adjustments might be around $5,200/month now, that is I took no promotions. But, most likely I would have taken some sort of promotion and probably have a annual salary in the 6 figures. My mortgage could’ve been almost paid off. I’d have two decades of work under my belt, and maybe I’d be investing in dividend stocks or high-yield funds. Retire at 50 or 55, then move to a more affordable state—or better yet, country. Safe, stable, and relatively stress-free. Sounds boring? Maybe. But honestly… kind of nice.

But I didn’t choose that route.

I went for the possible shortcut.
And now, I sometimes feel farther away from my goals than ever before.

The Grass Ain’t Always Greener—Sometimes It’s Just a Lawn Full of Weeds

We live in a world where everyone is trying to sell you something. A dream. A shortcut. A “proven method.” They tell you you’re doing it all wrong—and they have the answer.

But here’s what I’ve learned: You have to be strong enough to trust yourself.

You know your life better than any guru.
You know your challenges, your dreams, your strengths.
God gave us free will—and with that comes the wisdom to choose what’s right.

We just have to get quiet long enough to hear that inner voice, and bold enough to listen.

Final Thought

Whether you’re working a 9-to-5 or building your business from scratch, there is no one-size-fits-all path to freedom. Chasing shortcuts often leads to detours. But being intentional, consistent, and grateful for where you are—that’s where true wealth begins.

So, the next time you see another “freedom from 9-to-5” ad?
Smile, nod, and remember: The real journey starts within.