I have met and become friends with some of the most interesting people through the SFM's community, and Rob S. is no exception!
Click the link to hear our conversation.
He was a scientist, who also happened to be addicted to drugs and alcohol, and after getting sober and adjusting his priorities, Rob realized that his job never filled him with enthusiasm and fulfillment so he built his own online business.
He began his journey only a year before our conversation and hearing his story should give you hope!
Rob had been working for 10 years as a scientist with his PhD and was unfulfilled. After his son was born and his son's mom skipped town, he went into corporate life-science sales. It gave him more money and flexibility, but it opened him up to seeing that something was deeply wrong inside.
He wasn't happy and began to drink more and do drugs.
Fortunately, his family intervened and he went into recovery and a 12-step program. It changed his life because he became aware of his thoughts, mindset and the negative way he perceived the world. Rob says that he really started looking inward for answers to life's problems.
When life settled back down he realized that he had to get back to work and interviewed for a few sales jobs, but knew that wasn't his path and that it would lead back to drug and alcohol abuse.
He then ran across the SFM online and knew right away that it was his path. The more he looked into it, the more he saw that it was a legitimate path and he broke down crying because he was so happy.
The self-development was something he was thrilled to pursue. He sold his house, paid off his debt and used what was left over to start his online business and career.
Rob realized that life is short and that it makes no sense to trade time for money doing something he didn't enjoy.
Now, he's coaching others and enjoying every day. People in the community sees him learn, do, and then teach and he's become a leader.
Rob was scared to change. We all are, but I hope our conversation shows you that you're not alone on your journey toward a better life.
I'm here to help you, along with Rob and the rest of those in our online community. Click https://islandtimeliving.com/how-to-go-into-business-for-yourself-drug-addict-scientist-turned-online-entrepreneur/ to hear our conversation.
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https://islandtimeliving.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-an-online-business/
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https://islandtimeliving.com/can-you-start-an-online-business-around-your-job/
Matt Nathanson
Freedom Through Digital Education