On May 21, 2009, I posted, This Is My Story. Then, in January of 2010 I posted an update. I think another update is long overdue, so here is Update #2. (I’m really excited about my “New Adventure!)
This Blog
I continue to post to this blog. Actually, it is one of the things that I love doing the most. It is my passion to teach and share information that is both helpful and inspiring. My prayer is that the day will come when I will have much, much more time to devote to Confidence And Joy, and other inspiring projects as well.
Subscriptions to Confidence And Joy continue to grow and those that do subscribe (it’s free) will receive a lifetime membership to the site, Enriching Your Life Now.
Hits to Confidence And Joy continue to rise as well. Again, my purpose in doing this blog is to reach people with some practical and inspiring information that will be helpful and beneficial for those who don’t want to live their lives in fear. I do look forward to the day when I will have more time to devote to Confidence And Joy. (More about that a little later.)
Teaching
I continue to teach on Sundays here in Glendale at our Glendale Fellowship. And, like posting on the blog, it too is one of the things that I love doing the most. Several times a year I teach at the Phoenix Rescue Mission. I am also invited on occasion to teach elsewhere, but with the time constraints that I currently have, I cannot always accept. (I do have a plan for all that to change.)
I continue to write my weekly newsletter, called, The Pep Letter. Subscriptions to that continue to grow as well (it’s free details on the Home page) Those articles are later published to numerous ezine sites all over the web. Again, that is something that I love doing.
I have on occasion posted teachings that I have recorded here on Confidence And Joy. I’m not sure yet if I should do that on a regular basis or not. Perhaps I will post a poll question sometime and see if that is something visitors to this blog would like.
Counseling
I do spend time helping and encouraging people over the phone or by email. I do wish that I had more time to give to people, but you just have to do the best you can with the time that you do have. However, I am working towards having the time to do the things that I really desire to do.
Employment
As I mentioned in Update#1, in the summer of 2009 I began doing the “books” for my dear friend’s new company. Last spring we rented an office here in Glendale and I began working there instead of from home. We also hired a secretary as things continue to grow.
I am very thankful for the employment. The work continues to be a challenge; learning new things, overcoming obstacles, and always, always trying to get caught up. I work full time; many weeks over 40 hours.
In addition to that, I was called back to the radio station that laid me off in 2008. Well, sort of called back. I am doing some very minimal part time work in the evenings. But, as you and I know, in these days we are living in, you do what you have to do.
I have also since the last update picked up several free lance voice jobs, and that is always a blessing. But the bottom line is that I am, like a lot of people, very, very busy with a whole lot on my plate.
A New Adventure!
With all that is currently on my plate, why in the world would I even consider adding more? Well, believe it or not, even though all that I am involved with takes 60+ hours a week, I have since added more. a new adventure. But there is a very good reason for it too.
I do not have a retirement plan in place, do you? That means if I continue with the employments that I currently have, I will need to continue to do those jobs for the rest of my life. That means I will never be able to retire.
Now retirement may mean something different to me than it does to you, and that’s fine. We all have our own dreams and goals. But let me tell you what retirement means to me.
For me, retirement means that I will have all the time and the resources that I need so that I can do that which is my true passion. I want to have the time to teach and develop materials that will inspire and bless people. Whether it is live or on the blog, or the newsletter, my passion is to do my ministry full time. I have projects sitting on the back burner that I can’t wait to get to.
Retirement to me means having the time and the resources to travel to teach if I’m invited, to see family and friends, and, to enjoy my sunset years with my wife. After all, I am going to be 61 in a couple of months! That is what retirement means to me.
How?
So, how do I plan to get to the point of having the time and the resources to do my passion full time? I recently became an independent representative for the world’s largest direct selling telecommunications and home services provider. This very reputable and successful company, which has been around for over 18 years, has a very doable 3 to 5 plan where I can retire with lifetime residual income.
It’s funny; I don’t remember being taught about residual income in school, do you? Maybe I missed it.
We all know what it is, don’t we? If you get a book published, then every time someone buys your book, you receive some money – residual money. You do the work once and you continue to get paid.
I have nothing against traditional jobs. Working a job means you trade your time for money, whether you work hourly, salary, or commission. I have done all three of those. I am currently working two jobs right now. But the truth is, if you don’t work, then you don’t get paid.
So, in the little bit of “spare time” I work this new business as an independent representative. I am working with some very positive and inspiring people. And, I like the fact that really in order to be successful, you have to help others to be successful too.
It’s not complicated either. I really only do two things. I share what I have found with other people looking for other means of income. If they are interested, I personally help them. The other thing is to redirect telecom and home services (like cell phones, Internet, Satellite TV etc.) that people already pay for, oftentimes saving them money.
Primetime TV
What I am really excited about, and what distinguishes this company from any other company that I’ve worked with, is that on March 27, Donald Trump is featuring us on the Celebrity Apprentice! Check it out at 9PM EST!
Now perhaps you’ll forgive me for taking so long to post an update. I have put it off because I am so busy. Chuckle, chuckle; who isn’t? Lousy excuse isn’t it.
Oh, and, speaking of excuses – I heard this line recently: “Even valid excuses are never impressive.” I like that, do you?
Okay, here’s another one liner I heard the other night: “Stop worshiping your problems.” I like that one too.
That’s it for this update. Continue to build your trust and confidence in God; He will never let you down.
Mike Verdicchio
January 2010
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