All You Do Is Sit In front Of The Computer Playing All Day

avandrunen · 11-21-2009, 10:20 AM

I am still at the having to work a job part of life while learning the IM stuff but even explaining to people what I do in my spare time is tough...and that's my time...you know when your gaming or watching TV...pleas explain how that is more productive...fortunately I have a wife that completely understand and pushes me to work more on my IM...she knows it will make me happy to leave the rat race behind and frankly, hers is the only one whose opinion matters to me.

tecHead · 11-21-2009, 10:21 AM

I tend to get involved in pretty big projects that take a pretty long time before seeing any fruition. This usually has a tendency to stress any "relationships" I happen to be in; its inevitable, really.

Especially if your significant other leaves the house everyday to go to work. No matter how much they love you; human nature kicks in and the jealousy factor comes out.

To a certain extent, you gotta forgive this; as their reality is a whole lot bigger to them than your own. I think it was Mike Filsaime that said, "No one sees your dreams as vividly as you do.", (or something like that). Well, when 'he' said it, it was the first time I had heard it that succinctly.

Anyway, what I've done is use money I've made online to treat those important to me to a dinner or something else; while making sure they know the money being used was made from me "playing on the computer". I think just showing them a check is kinna like a smack in the face and negativity can't be defeated by more negativity; just my thought.

I also use the 'ridicule' as fuel to my strong belief that failure is NOT an option.

Stay strong!

pheonix44 · 11-21-2009, 10:48 AM

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It came to a point when I had a confrontation with my better half where she said straight to my face that if there's only a greener pasture elsewhere she would have jumped ship already..but I never stopped believing, In myself, in what I can do, and what I can provide.

No offense, but if my girl ever said that to me she would be dumped on the spot, no ifs ands or buts.

rapidscc · 11-21-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pheonix44

No offense, but if my girl ever said that to me she would be dumped on the spot, no ifs ands or buts.

We have kids..It was a big consideration.

cypherslock · 11-21-2009, 11:47 AM

True, kids do change things. I sincerely hope she sticks with you and does not go looking around behind your back.

rapidscc · 11-21-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cypherslock

True, kids do change things. I sincerely hope she sticks with you and does not go looking around behind your back.

It doesn't matter now..when you hit rock bottom and survive it, you'll be strong in a way that you can dismiss petty things......If my gigs continue and grow, maybe after a few years of saving I'll be able to buy two "better halves" anytime I want

JK

pheonix44 · 11-21-2009, 12:17 PM

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It doesn't matter now..when you hit rock bottom and survive it, you'll be strong in a way that you can dismiss petty things......If my gigs continue and grow, maybe after a few years of saving I'll be able to buy two "better halves" anytime I want

JK

Now that's what I'm talking about.

nicholasb · 11-21-2009, 01:47 PM

I just ignore people like that, they are a waste of time and energy just continue to do what your doing and make your money.

pheonix44 · 11-21-2009, 05:35 PM

Not so easy to ignore when you have to constantly hear them. I usually will just go to the library if it gets that bad.

11-21-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Ames

Ever try to record a Camtasia session only to have "Honey! Can you go get milk for the baby" imprinted on the audio?

I could not tell you how many times I had to record a video again because of similar things....

James

ppbiz · 11-22-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by steveweber

If the other people you are talking about is your spouse, I've always said that one of most important steps for online marketing success is to get your spouse on board with it. Otherwise, all the stress and negativity involved really puts a damper on your work efficiency and creativity. There is nothing worse than having to "sneak time" to do your online work.

Lol I used to be the "spouse" in the question- My partner expressed how important is was to him so I decided to get on board and learn ALL about it. I got sucked in big time and became more obsessed than him

ha ha now it is HIM telling me to put down the computer - it is family time. Kind of funny really..

11-21-2009, 10:20 AM	#51
avandrunen HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 145 Thanks: 36 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: All You Do Is Sit In front Of The Computer Playing All Day I am still at the having to work a job part of life while learning the IM stuff but even explaining to people what I do in my spare time is tough...and that's my time...you know when your gaming or watching TV...pleas explain how that is more productive...fortunately I have a wife that completely understand and pushes me to work more on my IM...she knows it will make me happy to leave the rat race behind and frankly, hers is the only one whose opinion matters to me.

11-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#52
tecHead Info Philanthropist War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,789 Thanks: 383 Thanked 349 Times in 176 Posts Contact Info	Re: All You Do Is Sit In front Of The Computer Playing All Day I tend to get involved in pretty big projects that take a pretty long time before seeing any fruition. This usually has a tendency to stress any "relationships" I happen to be in; its inevitable, really. Especially if your significant other leaves the house everyday to go to work. No matter how much they love you; human nature kicks in and the jealousy factor comes out. To a certain extent, you gotta forgive this; as their reality is a whole lot bigger to them than your own. I think it was Mike Filsaime that said, "No one sees your dreams as vividly as you do.", (or something like that). Well, when 'he' said it, it was the first time I had heard it that succinctly. Anyway, what I've done is use money I've made online to treat those important to me to a dinner or something else; while making sure they know the money being used was made from me "playing on the computer". I think just showing them a check is kinna like a smack in the face and negativity can't be defeated by more negativity; just my thought. I also use the 'ridicule' as fuel to my strong belief that failure is NOT an option. Stay strong!
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