People say I’m crazy doing what I’m doing,
Well they give me all kinds of warnings to save me from ruin,
When I say that I’m o.k. they look at me kind of strange,
Surely your not happy now you no longer play the game.
For those of you who don’t know, this is the first verse of John Lennon’s ‘Watching the Wheels’. Now, I’ve never been a huge Beetles fan (I’d pick Rolling Stones over the Beetles for greatest band of that era…), and am not greatly crazy for John’s solo work, but this song especially sends out a strong message to those in our career of choice.
So often, there are naysayers in the general public, friends, and even our families that question why we do what we do. They say it’ll never work, that it’s not tangible. Why give up the sure thing in your 9 to 5 job for something that is largely misunderstood and is still a new frontier?
Well, as John said,
People asking questions lost in confusion,
Well I tell them there’s no problem, only solutions.
Now, if someone can convince my wife, it’ll be a miracle… 
Only one thing will convince her: money.
When you can easily buy her expensive jewelry, she will be cool with it. Trust me.
Diamonds!
boynton beach
What about a romantic trip to Paris?
She will be so happy she will agree to anything.
I always loved the Stones from the 9th grade on. saw them in concert once. That was a great song. Bob is right – bringing in the money has a way of changing a wife’s outlook.
My wife thought I was a little crazy back in 1995 when I started this crazy internet marketing home business but then when it quickly grew to replace my job income she started signing a different tune. Go for it!
John Lennon had such a cool message. Good Job for understanding it. Maybe ‘it’s just a shot away’ ;o)
Lola Re
A couple of things to tell her – the 9-5 is not as secure as it once was, and just give her some “Satisfaction.” The lady’s name isn’t Jane is it.
Totally agree. Anyone who doesn’t do a 9-5 job tends to meet similar reactions and it’s very hard to stay motivated sometimes when everyone around you doesn’t believe in what you’re doing!
Love can convience your wife. A woman’s weakness is love.