Birdman

The subconscious does exist and it has enormous control over an individuals' life. The easiest way to understand the subconscious is through the analogy of a computer. The conscious mind is everything on the screen that you are looking at right now. The subconscious mind is all of the software that is running that you don't see right now. If you have another program running but aren't looking at it, then it is running in the subconscious mind. The subconscious also includes all of the base functions of the computers operating system. The way the subconscious controls ones' life is by taking up a large amount of that person's operating power and leaving them with a slow and glitchy computer. A lot of the programs that are running in the subconscious were opened a long time ago and forgotten about. For example, If someone is constantly worried about what others think of them, then that is akin to a program which is constantly running in the "unseen background" of their computer and it is slowing down the other programs and functions that the person is trying to use.

Money is used to trade things. Before money, there was just trade (I'll trade you my 3 small marbles for your one big marble). Money makes it more convenient to trade things because now you don't have to accept 10 chickens for the sale of your one pig- now you can sell your pig for money and use it on whatever you want (or save it). Most jobs are the sort of situation where you are trading hours of your service to your employer for money (and possibly other perks as well), but it is still trade nonetheless. If you would like to make more money, then you need to know what it is that you are trading in the first place and what you are getting back on these trade deals. If you would like to increase your income, then you need to start trading other things on top of what it is you are currently trading or increase the value of the product or service that you are currently trading. Simple enough, right?

This is from a previous post, but I think it applies to you as well. Hello Butler Mr Gleeson, To answer your question: No, a 9-5 is not your only option for income. There are many other ways to make income. Here is what you need to do, my friend: Find your budget Write down a list of all of your monthly expenses, starting with the largest and working your way down. Add up the total: This is your bare minimum budget that you need to get by. Everything beyond this figure is for you to decide on where to spend it (savings, out to dinner, new laptop, etc.) Find out what it is that you like to do. Write down the top 100 things you like to do. Make sure you get ALL 100 down! Play "I- Spy" in your own life: Imagine you are a detective trying to figure out what a person's interests are. Look at their apartment. Write down all of the things that you see that relate to what they enjoy in life (types of books, internet articles, sports, pictures on the wall). Sometimes what people really want in life is already subliminally being created around them. If someone has a bunch of surfing pictures up in their apartment and they live in the mountains, maybe they actually want to live near the beach! Write down 100 I-Spy items in your own life. Make sure you do all 100! Explore different options for part time employment that are available to you.Start with the basics Drive for Uber, Lyft, or Sidecar (if you have a 2005 or newer vehicle) Do deliveries on PostMates (if you have any car, or even a bike) Pick up shifts at a restaurant (Do you have hospitality experience? Start as a busser, try and get a few shifts as a server so you can start making tips. Do other things on the side to generate more income.) Look for other part-time work that is in line with your general interests. Look at your lists from your 100 things you like and I-Spy. Is there any job or company that would incorporate some of those interests into your daily work? Spend some time on this and be patient- you have plenty of time to explore. Look into starting your own business on the side. This is something that you should do while you are already working. Don't just quit your day job to start your own business because it usually requires a little time in order for any business to start getting clients and making money. Here are some examples of SERVICE BUSINESSES that you can start alongside almost any current job (note that service businesses are much easier to start than production and/or sales businesses because they don't require manufacturing costs or inventory costs to start) Start a dog-walking and house-sitting business (Do other locals know you? Would they recommend you to a friend? Take care of their house and pets while they are away.) Work out a fee structure and off you go! Know computers? Reach out to people in your neighborhood to see if they would like for you to refurbish their groggy old computers? You can charge $50 per hour or $100 per computer. Obtain certification for something you would like to do, then start your own practice. Go to massage school, become a Notary Public, or learn full-stack web development. After you obtain certification, offer your service to a couple of friends for free and get feedback on how it was. After you get some experience, you will feel much more confident speaking to potential clients about your services and fees. What other skills do you have? Which of the things listed on your 100 Lists would someone else pay for? All you have to do is market yourself to potential customers. Murtaza is absolutely 100% correct too. Take your time. The clock is not ticking here. This is not a timed test. Just because your friends may already have their whole life planned out already doesn't mean you have to. What is most important is that you are ready to start doing whatever it is you would like to start doing, if anything right now. Take a month, a year, five years, ten, twenty, fifty. Don't do anything if you don't really want to. You're miles ahead of the game and your peers just by taking the time to sit back and put some thought into the general direction you would like to explore at this point in your life. You don't need to grow up quickly and don't believe anyone who pressures you into being "more mature". I hope this helps. PM me if you have any questions. - Andrew

Hello Butler Mr Gleeson, To answer your question: No, a 9-5 is not your only option for income. There are many other ways to make income. Here is what you need to do, my friend: Find your budget Write down a list of all of your monthly expenses, starting with the largest and working your way down. Add up the total: This is your bare minimum budget that you need to get by. Everything beyond this figure is for you to decide on where to spend it (savings, out to dinner, new laptop, etc.) Find out what it is that you like to do. Write down the top 100 things you like to do. Make sure you get ALL 100 down! Play "I- Spy" in your own life: Imagine you are a detective trying to figure out what a person's interests are. Look at their apartment. Write down all of the things that you see that relate to what they enjoy in life (types of books, internet articles, sports, pictures on the wall). Sometimes what people really want in life is already subliminally being created around them. If someone has a bunch of surfing pictures up in their apartment and they live in the mountains, maybe they actually want to live near the beach! Write down 100 I-Spy items in your own life. Make sure you do all 100! Explore different options for part time employment that are available to you. Start with the basics Drive for Uber, Lyft, or Sidecar (if you have a 2005 or newer vehicle) Do deliveries on PostMates (if you have any car, or even a bike) Pick up shifts at a restaurant (Do you have hospitality experience? Start as a busser, try and get a few shifts as a server so you can start making tips. Do other things on the side to generate more income.) Look for other part-time work that is in line with your general interests. Look at your lists from your 100 things you like and I-Spy. Is there any job or company that would incorporate some of those interests into your daily work? Spend some time on this and be patient- you have plenty of time to explore. Look into starting your own business on the side. This is something that you should do while you are already working. Don't just quit your day job to start your own business because it usually requires a little time in order for any business to start getting clients and making money. Here are some examples of SERVICE BUSINESSES that you can start alongside almost any current job (note that service businesses are much easier to start than production and/or sales businesses because they don't require manufacturing costs or inventory costs to start) Start a dog-walking and house-sitting business (Do other locals know you? Would they recommend you to a friend? Take care of their house and pets while they are away.) Work out a fee structure and off you go! Know computers? Reach out to people in your neighborhood to see if they would like for you to refurbish their groggy old computers? You can charge $50 per hour or $100 per computer. Obtain certification for something you would like to do, then start your own practice. Go to massage school, become a Notary Public, or learn full-stack web development. After you obtain certification, offer your service to a couple of friends for free and get feedback on how it was. After you get some experience, you will feel much more confident speaking to potential clients about your services and fees. What other skills do you have? Which of the things listed on your 100 Lists would someone else pay for? All you have to do is market yourself to potential customers. Murtaza is absolutely 100% correct too. Take your time. The clock is not ticking here. This is not a timed test. Just because your friends may already have their whole life planned out already doesn't mean you have to. What is most important is that you are ready to start doing whatever it is you would like to start doing, if anything right now. Take a month, a year, five years, ten, twenty, fifty. Don't do anything if you don't really want to. You're miles ahead of the game and your peers just by taking the time to sit back and put some thought into the general direction you would like to explore at this point in your life. You don't need to grow up quickly and don't believe anyone who pressures you into being "more mature". I hope this helps. - Andrew