My I ♥ Journey - Steemit Day 82

To achieve what 1% of the worlds population has (Financial Freedom), you must be willing to do what only 1% dare to do..hard work and perseverance of highest order.― Manoj Arora, From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom

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Hello, my Steemit Fretz!

Welcome to my I ♥ Journey Series, where you’ll get to know my journey towards financial independence through Steemit and how it has changed my life since I started.

You can read my 1st post HERE.

My I ♥ Journey Post # 2

Username: Hive account@dawnsheree

Steemit Day: 82

Reputation: 52

Followers: 249

Number of Posts: 92

Total SBDs from Last Cash Out: $105

Adulting

Two years ago, I’ve decided to invest my time and effort on getting a house of my own. I’ve been traveling around my country for a while and I’ve come to realize that I still got to build something for my future. I’m still living with my parents, typical for a Filipino Family. Majority of the time, we only move out when we get married. Lol

My house is pre-selling so it’s not up yet but will be ready to move in, in the next couple of years. It’s still cheap but if you’re only earning with a slightly above from the minimum salary, it can still be a challenge to keep up with the bills plus my travel expenses.

Then I thought getting a condo would be a good investment since Cebu is also a tourist destination. Now, I’m paying for both!

I’m not here to brag. I’m here to let everyone know that if you want to get your dreams, you have to put in a lot of work and effort. You’re not going to get it just by sitting pretty, unless if you are born rich, which I’m not.

Getting a Part-Time Job

In order to keep up and do what I want to do (travel) and achieve my goal (get a house), January 2016, I went on a job hunting spree online.

I got hired as a transcriber and worked part-time. 8 hours on my full time job + five hours a day weekdays, then more hours on weekends. It’s crazy! That’s how I’ve been working for the past two years.

It had paid off well, I’ve been able to pay for my mortgage every month and get to travel once in a while but I’d be super tired and I get less sleep every single day. But I like the challenge, I like the work and I realized that I still need to earn more so I can have a savings accounts so here comes Steemit!

Discovering Steemit! My Third Job!

My fret Hive account@junvebbei was the one who introduced me to Steemit. At first, I was hesitant to join because how could someone earn this kind of money by just posting. I have joined different paid to post sites before and wasn’t really paid for what I did.

Nonetheless, I got very interested with the community. I met different types of people, learned about cryptocurrency, learned about different countries and I learned about life.

First Cash out was the most surprising to me and this opened my eyes that I can actually get to earn more here if I just work hard and be more consistent.

Joining the Berserkers

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A selected group of Steemians who’s aim is to improve oneself each and every day.

Our chieftain, Hive account@valorforfreedom, he was the one who inspired and convinced me that I can actually get what I want through this platform. Philip was the one who really knocked my head (a million times) that I don’t have to work for someone else to earn and that I can be my own boss.

This led me to meet Hive account@hopehuggs as well. A very strong and very empowering woman. She helped me to love myself a little bit more and there’s more to life than being locked up with the way things are going on with my life.

Then there’s Hive account@eonwarped a very wise man! He has been very helpful to me when I need more information on something. Introduced me to apps and stuff that can help me improve on my financial journey.

My Journey to Financial Freedom!

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At the end of the month, I’ll be cashing out and I’m officially saying goodbye to my part-time job. I’d be able to concentrate on my health and I’d have more time improving myself instead of spending my time working for someone else.

This time, I want to be my own boss! I want to be debt free! I want to travel the world!

♥ Hive account@dawnsheree

Discord Channel: Berserkers

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