The unfortunate reality about working a 9-5 job is that you lack control over your environment.

Ever since I started working, I was always seated right next to a person that I couldn't stand. Sales offices were the worst. These circumstances often led to awkward, scary situations. Why I was always this unlucky, I did not know. However, I soon learned that this is a common experience for many people.

Since most folks are dependent on that paycheck from their boss, they have to tolerate these terrible conditions. It's no wonder that Monday morning is the most common time people suffer heart attacks.

Chances are, there are people at work you can't stand. With a full-time job, you spend more time with your co-workers than you do with your own family.

The great thing about my life now is that I possess total control over who I associate with. You don't have to put up with awful people. The only way to fix this is by escaping the 9-5 grind completely, which is easier than most people think.

How so?

With the aid of the internet. The internet represents the biggest opportunity in the world. It provides unparalleled access to information, global communication, unbelievable applications, plethora of economic opportunities, etc.

If you are not working on a lucrative side hustle, then you are really missing the boat. However, there are so many opportunities, how do you choose one?

My top recommendation is to do what I am doing, which is to start off as a writer. Writing is the foundation of all content. It is also not as labor-intensive as creating videos. The key to making it is to be patient and consistent, as your audience grows bigger and bigger.