Thanks for joining the conversation.

You are my poster child for this article. YOU are the one I am talking to here.

Especially when you said -

“I know I’ll never depend on just one job or one business again. Ed Dale’s rule of thumb is no more than 10% of your income should come from one place. I’m working like heck to make sure I meet that figure or better. I think it’s a wise rule.”

I learned it the hard way. So are you. But we are on the right track.

Little bits and pieces add up to paying the rent.

You are going to be just fine. There is no ego here. You are doing what you can for today - and it will change.

This was not quite the focus of this article but is very valid.

Thanks for bringing it up! Good thinking.

I’ve been downsized, then depended too heavily on my first business, which I’m working through closing right now. It’s highly regulated so I can’t just close up shop and be done with it. I wish I could.

I’m now working a job that’s more than part-time but not full-time, writing my first ebook and I may be able to get it published on demand from a company who does that for Amazon to sell it in paper format, and I have 7 blogs. I’m about to embark on some niche websites, too. While I’m waiting on some growth in my online work and working on the book, I may be going out and delivering pizzas at night. I need some cash flow, but I know my other work will pay off in the long run. I’ve got to keep my head above water in the short run.

I know I’ll never depend on just one job or one business again. Ed Dale’s rule of thumb is no more than 10% of your income should come from one place. I’m working like heck to make sure I meet that figure or better. I think it’s a wise rule.

Sherri

Glad that my article inspired you to continue what you are doing anyway!

I am always amazed at the wisdom in your articles at such a young age. Keep it (and everything) going!

I am a faithful reader of your blog. Love it. You are a talented writer!

I don’t ever see you as anything but the “boss lady.” Me too. Never fit too well in the corporate world.

Thanks for coming over and commenting. Come back soon!

Have read and followed with great interest your jumping off the cliff on your blog. So glad that it worked out for you.

Wishing you continued success and happiness!

Sorry that you thought my article was based on fear. Wasn’t my intention. It was more the old saying from my grandmother’s day, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!”

It’s funny, I am now growing up, looking at the things I’d like to do with my life and alot of what you mentioned ( the gas company age ) would be things I remember as a child, watching my parents but just dont see it for myself.
I suppose that’s just fine as its not my style anyway lol.. but still.. it was comforting to know it was there in the event that I ..grew into it I guess

oh well - I’m taking your advice. I’m going to be smart about my approach for the future - and yes, I want to be my own boss lady