This is the exact picture you’ve got in your mind. And I’d suggest holding horses before it’s too late.
Now you’re probably thinking, “Why the f*ck should I listen to this douchebag?”
Fair.. Here’s my life’s story in 10 seconds:
- Fixed computers at my dad’s shop
- Was a compounder for a doctor
- Freelanced writing sh*tty content
- Co-founded a content agency with 25 freelancers
- Watched that agency crash and burn after 2 years (Thanks to AI)
- Took an offline job that took 1 month to kill me inside
- Landed a remote job, got laid off after a year
- Went back to freelancing
Basically, I’m the guy who enjoyed perks, failed, and then got back up again.
You wanna leave the job? That’s alright, but you got any backup for finances?
I know your answer is definitely this:
A half-baked yes!
You wouldn’t be here reading this if you had other sources of income.
Anyways..
I’m not here to guarantee you’re gonna fix your sh*t 100% after reading this.
I’m just the messed-up young bro from the multiverse who’s already screwed up and became wise.
Still with me? C’mon, let’s see what we can really do.
#1 – it’s Not the Same for Everyone
Look, not everyone’s playing the game on the same field.
Some of you are out here acting like you’re David Goggins because you skipped Starbucks twice this week. Relax.
If you’re living rent-free and you see your fridge magically restocked by mom, go ahead and quit your job.
You’ve got a parachute. In fact, you’ve got a whole damn safety net.
But if you’ve got bills, a mortgage, a dog that eats better than you, guess who’s laughing now?
I’ve heard way more founders say “I can’t even cover rent now since I quit” than “Damn, quitting my job was the smartest move!
#2 – Get Ready for the Sacrifices
You wanna build something real? Sounds great. Now go ahead and cancel brunch, Netflix, and that weekend getaway.
You’re not the main character in some motivational YouTube video.
You’re an underdog like Russ, working in your basement while everyone’s out drinking cocktails.
Here’s the deal:
If you’re building stuff you can create and test yourself? Don’t waste another night, weekend, or a leave from work. Stack those hours like a card house.
But if you’re trying to build something you can’t even do solo, you better earn enough first to hire people who can.
This isn’t Hollywood. Nobody’s gonna show up with a check just because you “had a vision.” You’ve gotta pay to play.
And even if your Andreessen Horowitz shows up, you can’t risk everything being Daniel Dhawan.
#3 – Start Delegating
Delegating isn’t just pulling the pin on a grenade and tossing it to someone else, hoping they figure out how to disarm it before it blows up.
It’s knowing what the hell you actually need handled. Ignore this and you’re just gonna end up lighting money on fire.
I once had a client who wanted me to promote his real estate… and his plumbing services… oh, and his digital marketing business.
Oh wait, then he added a car dealership.
I spent two months setting up websites while he jumped from one business idea to another. Never even had the chance to start marketing.
And he wasn’t exactly responsive to texts or meetings either.
You know what he asked after two months?
Buddy… you can’t sell something that doesn’t even exist. That’s not marketing. That’s called make-believe.
I still offered him a free 30 days of service so he could actually get a buck back on his investment.
Guess what? He lost the commitment for it. The main issue was, he started when he wasn’t really ready.
No disrespect to the man. He was honest, funny, and had a lot of energy just like me. And tbh, I’m still up to save the day for him.
Here’s the thing with me: whenever someone pays me, I do my best to make that person some money back.
What can I say? Gotta live up to my reputation.
Somewhere along the lines, I think I should have been a little tougher with him. I could’ve saved him from committing that mistake.
So yeah, there’s definitely a bit of a guilt trip on my end.
Enough Bullshit, Let’s Talk About the Solution
Alright. We’ve had our rant. We’ve laughed. We’ve called out the mistakes. Now let’s get serious.
You hate your job? You wanna start something? Fine. But before you throw your badge on the boss’s desk, here’s what you need in place.
Here’s a list of questions you must answer yourself. Trust me, this can save you from a million miseries:
✅ Do you have 12 months of expenses saved?
Because your dream won’t pay rent next month. Your job’s still your investor until then. And we don’t know how long it’s gonna take before you start earning serious money.
✅ Have you made 1 dollar from this idea yet?
If not, your business isn’t a business. It’s a hope. Sell something. Anything. Validate the damn thing.
✅ Can you build or deliver your product or service solo, at least for the first few customers?
If not, who’s your backup? And how are you paying them? Because investors aren’t lining up just because you’ve got vibes.
✅ Are you willing to work nights, weekends, holidays?
If you’re not ready to give up comfort now, don’t expect to earn freedom later.
✅ Do you have one clear offer, not five?
Be real. If you’re selling real estate, plumbing, marketing services and now thinking about a food truck, pick one. Master it before you multiply.
✅ Do you have accountability?
You need someone who’ll call you on your bullshit. A mentor, a coach, a friend who doesn’t sugarcoat. Otherwise, you’ll keep lying to yourself about “working on it.”
Final Thoughts!
I’ve made some mistakes on this list. Don’t repeat history and be me. Do this homework first. Then quit loud, proud with a plan. Until then, don’t burn the bridge you’re standing on.
