I heard recently that some Amish are putting solar panels on their houses.

If you don’t know about American Amish – they basically live an 1860’s lifestyle. No running water – no tractors – and no electricity.

But it seems that some Amish don’t have a problem with technology – just the DEPENDENCE on the outside world.

Seems logical.

In fact this is why I love Internet business. It gives us sovereignty over our lives. We don’t HAVE to show up at a desk every morning unless we want to.

I’m convinced that the more people wake up and see the true opportunities online they will create a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Don’t like to work a day job? You really don’t HAVE to. Ask any bum on the street. They don’t have to show up at 9am every morning.

You don’t either.

Sorry to tell you this – but everything you do in life is YOUR CHOICE.

I know – you don’t want to become a bum – but stick with me for the sake of my argument. Bums aren’t secure – but they are free. I think bums are misguided in their “career” choices – but at a core level they have a better mindset than most cubicle slaves when it comes to freedom vs. security.

So I like the mindset of the Amish and the homeless. I probably resonate with them more that other colleagues. Let’s see if we can apply this.

Don’t be a poor bum – be a rich Amish bum

How do you become a rich Amish bum?

First, adopt the basic premise of a bum. Freedom is more important than money – security – or material possessions. If you stop here you’ll end up poor and homeless. So…

Next, start installing “solar panels” in your life. Build streams of income that can allow you to keep the bum mentality of freedom – but also put cash in your pocket. Now you begin to build sovereignty over your life. You’ll have independence to go with your freedom.

Finally, look to add value and live a life of purpose around your passions.

Happy Amish bumming.

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*photo by Darcy Johnson