When I graduated, I was sought out by the resident Professional Writing Lecturer to take his course, but I felt that I had put my family through enough financial hard times earning my first diploma so, somewhat out of guilt, I turned the offer down even though I wanted it, alot.

I have to admit that I regret that decision and I'll tell you why.

Within days I was employed and have worked like a dog for someone else, ever since then. Yes it's true I am contributing financially to my family's future and wellbeing, and yes, the quality of our lives is thus enhanced and more secure, but is it really? Well? Not really.

Because I am not practicing what I preach. I have wanted my own business for years now, but I haven't wrenched myself from the rut of the dedicated worker syndrome.

Oh, when made redundant from my last position, I immediately bought a few domains, thinking I am going to start writing and designing now! Then I got hired at the first application I submitted, and guess what? Dedicated worker syndrome again!

I now have dormant web domains, and my first site is barely a third of the way to being built. I tell my own children to pursue their dreams, and support them every inch of the way, and although they may be learning a good work ethic from me (debatable!), I am coming to realise that I am not teaching them by example, to pursue those dreams.

Stumbling upon your site, I have spent the last 4 or 5 hours reading, and being inspired. I think it is time I started practising what I preach, perhaps I have just made the first step right here.

When I graduated, I was sought out by the resident Professional Writing Lecturer to take his course, but I felt that I had put my family through enough financial hard times earning my first diploma so, somewhat out of guilt, I turned the offer down even though I wanted it, alot.

I have to admit that I regret that decision and I’ll tell you why.

Within days I was employed and have worked like a dog for someone else, ever since then. Yes it’s true I am contributing financially to my family’s future and wellbeing, and yes, the quality of our lives is thus enhanced and more secure, but is it really? Well? Not really.

Because I am not practicing what I preach. I have wanted my own business for years now, but I haven’t wrenched myself from the rut of the dedicated worker syndrome.

Oh, when made redundant from my last position, I immediately bought a few domains, thinking I am going to start writing and designing now! Then I got hired at the first application I submitted, and guess what? Dedicated worker syndrome again!

I now have dormant web domains, and my first site is barely a third of the way to being built. I tell my own children to pursue their dreams, and support them every inch of the way, and although they may be learning a good work ethic from me (debatable!), I am coming to realise that I am not teaching them by example, to pursue those dreams.

Stumbling upon your site, I have spent the last 4 or 5 hours reading, and being inspired. I think it is time I started practising what I preach, perhaps I have just made the first step right here.