That Morning You Wake Up & You Realize You’re Ok

Last March I was laid off from a cushy six figure tech job. It was super unexpected, while on vacation.

I’ve always had a very strong passion for music, so I decided to take some time to work as a professional musician while I looked for a new job or found a new career.

I became very busy, but I had a hard time making that busy-ness translate into money. I have never worked so hard and made so little money.

But I was building experience, connections and a portfolio of students.

A month ago I came back from a vacation visiting family. I thought this would be the year I quit doing my music education and performance business. Too hard, too little money.

This morning I woke up, looked at the student dashboard I just built, and realized I was at 20+ students, making enough each week to cover my expenses and save some money on just that revenue stream - and I have 4.

It’s been almost a year since I’ve had that. For the first time in a long time I’m financially balanced without relying on Unemployment and this time no one person can just fire me and take it all away.

It took a year working basically everyday, fuck your “work life balance”. It’s worth it. Now I want to double it.