It was the year end of my small business yesterday, so alone in the office after hours I did my net worth calcuation on a scrap of paper after closing the books. 1.019 million
Finally.
It's not the money I love necessarily but the security it provides and the potential freedom. Before my father died at an early age (for him and me) he told me to do something with my life that I enjoyed. Sadly, I never found anything.
But, I am fairly good at making money and always wanted the freedom to find that "something" Soon, this money will make that possible.
It's been a long hard five years since I started. I've taken a total of 10 days off in five years (7 days of holiday, 2 for emergency surgery for a leg I snapped near in half and 1 for my MIL funeral) and the stupid industry I am in is very high stress (being a middleman basically).
But, I don't want to make it sound all bad. I'm quietly happy and quietly proud today. Thought I would post it here where I lurk nearly everday and dream my dreams !
Since this section is called Hi, I am... 35m, married, Toronto Canada. Started small business 5 years ago after being laid off by egotistical, silver spoon former bosses. Started from a computer bought on my credit card in my bedroom. Didn't have a pot to piss in at the time. Only 5K in savings, a new house with big mortgage, disabled wife and it was Xmas ! ha ha... still seems like a Dickens story !!
75% of net worth is business equity. 15% house equity. 10% cash/investments.
Looking to retire in 3-5 years to enjoy travelling with my much better half.
Will continue to lurk here to learn more about investing and gain inspiration from other peoples stories and blogs.
Good luck to you all.
Finally.
It's not the money I love necessarily but the security it provides and the potential freedom. Before my father died at an early age (for him and me) he told me to do something with my life that I enjoyed. Sadly, I never found anything.
But, I am fairly good at making money and always wanted the freedom to find that "something" Soon, this money will make that possible.
It's been a long hard five years since I started. I've taken a total of 10 days off in five years (7 days of holiday, 2 for emergency surgery for a leg I snapped near in half and 1 for my MIL funeral) and the stupid industry I am in is very high stress (being a middleman basically).
But, I don't want to make it sound all bad. I'm quietly happy and quietly proud today. Thought I would post it here where I lurk nearly everday and dream my dreams !
Since this section is called Hi, I am... 35m, married, Toronto Canada. Started small business 5 years ago after being laid off by egotistical, silver spoon former bosses. Started from a computer bought on my credit card in my bedroom. Didn't have a pot to piss in at the time. Only 5K in savings, a new house with big mortgage, disabled wife and it was Xmas ! ha ha... still seems like a Dickens story !!
75% of net worth is business equity. 15% house equity. 10% cash/investments.
Looking to retire in 3-5 years to enjoy travelling with my much better half.
Will continue to lurk here to learn more about investing and gain inspiration from other peoples stories and blogs.
Good luck to you all.