I'm in this situation trying to break from the 9-5. I'm 26.
I think there is no one solution to get what you want. You need to develop your own style that is unique to you.
For example, what the database guy is doing is legit but his strategy might not work for you. You mentioned you're in customer service, you could think of it as an opportunity to develop people-skills/sales (which is a crucial business skill that can not be outsourced).
My point is to treat the advise people who broke out of the matrix as a means to pollinate and develop your own ideas so you can work on your own style. I hope this makes sense.
In my case, I have started developing the pillars of my wealth which first includes my health. My logic is rather simple, developing your health is a win-win situation. At this moment, I am focusing on developing habits that will maximize my success in the long run.
My current approach philosophy is expressed as:
"success occurs when preparation meets opportunity"
I think there is no one solution to get what you want. You need to develop your own style that is unique to you.
For example, what the database guy is doing is legit but his strategy might not work for you. You mentioned you're in customer service, you could think of it as an opportunity to develop people-skills/sales (which is a crucial business skill that can not be outsourced).
My point is to treat the advise people who broke out of the matrix as a means to pollinate and develop your own ideas so you can work on your own style. I hope this makes sense.
In my case, I have started developing the pillars of my wealth which first includes my health. My logic is rather simple, developing your health is a win-win situation. At this moment, I am focusing on developing habits that will maximize my success in the long run.
My current approach philosophy is expressed as:
"success occurs when preparation meets opportunity"