What am I Doing?

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This blog is mainly written for myself. It's a way for me to keep track of information I'm learning, the steps I'm taking, and the actions I'm doing on my path to greater wealth and understanding.

It's funny that one book could have done so many things for me. I remember that I bought "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki many years ago on a whim. I'd heard that it was a good book. Since browsing the discount section of bookstores and libraries was something I love to do, it was no surprise that I ended up buy this book I'd heard so much about.

So, there it was. On my bookshelf with many other bargain buys. I was in school at the time studying to be a high school English teacher. I was at a competitive university (Brigham Young University). It was a school filled with perfectionists and overachievers. I was one of them. My school schedule was very busy. Plus I was one of those students who always did all the homework, and even the suggested readings. On top of that I was working two jobs. Needless to say, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" stayed on that shelf for a long time.

I finally finished school and accepted a job as an English teacher at a local residential treatment center. Again, I worked hard. Most of the time, I was the last teacher to leave the school (not the first to show up; I just loved my sleepy time). I'd go home and do all I could to relax. I read all day with my students, on my own (to prepare lesson plans and get ideas), and in class (I had to take extra classes to work at this school). My time was nowhere to be found, and I did not want to read anything else because I was already on book overload (first from school and now from work).

The next time I even thought about that "Rich Dad" book sitting on my shelf was during a parent teacher conference. I was talking to the substitute who was going to take my class for the day. He loved books and was currently reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad." My thoughts turned to that book on my shelf, "I have that book, but haven't read it yet." "You haven't read it?" was his reply, "You need to get on that."

It took about two years for me to "Get on that." I had quit my job because of all the stress it gave me, and was looking for something else. I decided that I didn't want to work for someone else if I could help it. As it would happen I ended up marrying that substitute. He is now in the military and we live in Hawaii. He had been reading some of Kiyosaki's other books and signed us up for a free seminar. We went, were inspired, and signed up for a 3 day seminar (coming up next weekend). I dusted off my book and finally finished it. It took me two days to read the next book, and now I'm on to the third.

What am I doing? I going to put to use the things I'm learning. I don't want to work for someone else. I want to help those around me be financially free. I want to spend time with my family and friends. I want to travel the world. And, I want to live a long full life that isn't worried about money all the time. So, what am I doing? I'm changing my life. I know it will take a while, but I am prepared, ready to learn, and willing to change.

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