[911Rob]

Hey Matt,
Thanks buddy, I see we're agreeing so I'll elaborate for you.
I can't think of anybody that has an ambitious bone in their body that wouldn't agree that self employment is the way to go; however there is a huge gap between those that do and those that don't.

I think it comes down to the "I can" or "I can't" attitude? If you focus on the reasons why you can't, then you can't. People can have a list of reasons, but guess what? It only takes ONE reason; so find the best reason and ride that puppy all the way home.

If you really want to jump the gap, make a plan.
I've got a wife and kids too buddy, so what?
A self employed person is JUST THAT.

My first real big venture in self employment involved setting up a development company that I was the President and CFO of, I did all the work, built the company from zip to one of the largest development companies in Calgary; yadda, yadda. I traded my paycheque for two business partners that had the capital to back me. For that I paid out 70% of my profits to them. I arranged to take a small, cost of living salary monthly and went about building the company; walking the tight rope.

In less than 5 years I owned 100% of the company by buying out my partners with my 30%. Did I have it all figured out from the get go? No. Point is that I was my own boss.

I tell you this because it's a decision; you can or you can't? If you can, then get on with it man! Make the plan..........

If you're worried about your wife and family, then how much cash do you need in the bank to make you feel comfortable? Then get on with putting that cash in the bank. Whatever it takes, if the goal is to be self employed, then you will be, plain and simple.

Design your own life, there is no can't.