The Creator Path Is a Crowded Snoozefest
If you want to quit your 9–5, take this path instead
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A lot of people are taking The Creator Path.
You know the drill: put out content, build an audience, and sell products…
And I get it. The alternative is scary. Work an okay job and get pulled into pointless meetings with zero incentive to do better?
F*ck that.
The thing is, being a content creator for the sake of it is boooorrrring — not just for consumers but for creators themselves.
Here’s how it looks:
Talk about being a creator → become successful → talk about this success → leads to more success…
It feels pretty “meh”.
And so many people are trying to win this game. We’ve all got the same tools. The same information. The same playing field.
This is why you should stay the f*ck away.
The Creator Path looks like this:
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If You Want to Quit Your 9–5, Take This Path Instead
Quick caveat:
If you can lift your head above the crowd, go for it. Creators can make a living doing what they love.
Just remember that no matter which channel you choose — YouTube, Instagram, etc — you’re competing against the best. You’re competing against people who’ve done this for years.
It’s a business.
Remember that people will always say there’s room for more, especially if they’re selling The Creator Path itself.
And maybe they’re right. Maybe there’s room for another YouTuber with plant pots in the background.
I’d just rather swim in blue oceans.
Which Brings Us to the Alternative…
We need more artists in the world.
People who make stuff. People who don’t want anything in return. People who hone their skills because they love what they do.
If you’re one of these artists, don’t look back.
I wish I was more like this.
Be honest with yourself, though. I’ve heard so many writers say they want to write, only to see them give up a few weeks later.
They wanted fame.
They wanted freedom.
They wanted likes, followers, and $$.
There’s nothing wrong with any of this. One of my goals for the next 12 months is to make $10K/month online.
You’ve just got to own it. Only then can you take a more suitable path.
So if you want to quit your 9–5, here’s the path I recommend.
One Word. Freelance.
I recently landed $2,000/month of freelance work in seven days, and I’m confident I can do this again.
Follow the steps in this article.
With freelancing, you can improve your skills and make money online.
Both of these are huge.
Making your first $1 online is like Neo taking the red pill. You break out of “The Matrix” and see what is possible.
I still remember the day a complete stranger bought my first online course. It was magical! This is why I build assets on the side.
Once you’ve sold one digital product, you can sell it again.
“Making one dollar on the internet changes your entire mindset around building income. Once you realise you can make $1, you know you can make $10. If you can make $10, you can make $1,000.”
*The Footnotes…
I’m a privileged twenty-something.
I’m male. I have no dependents. My first language is English. I went to university. I have a supportive girlfriend and family. I live in the UK’s happiest town.
I lucked out.
And yet even I made sacrifices. For 12 months, going out at weekends wasn’t a thing. I recorded videos during lunch breaks. I spoke with clients after work.
You may sacrifice more.
That’s just the reality.
The Decision Is Yours
If you want to quit your 9–5, it’s possible.
Just remember that there’s a reason people have jobs. Freelancing is hard. Self-employment is hard. It’s not for everyone.
The question you’ve got to ask yourself is this:
How badly do you want it?
Only you can cast your vote, but not through your words.
Your actions always speak louder.
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