Crucible

I am going through some hard times, as I am feeling pain quite literally whenever I cough.

However, I went to the hospital two times, and the X-rays showed no big problem so I believe I am in the clear. Then what it really comes down to is my mental state. Sometimes my mind is so strong that it eats me alive. It is my strongest weapon, but it is so strong that it gets out of control sometimes. Like the dragons from Game of Thrones. Whoever can control their mind can conquer their life.

Anyways, my business is on its projected growth and things are going the way they should. I really should just take a chill pill. It is, however, kind of amazing how quickly I got used to the new income I am making. I am actually in the same place I was before, lacking money, despite not spending any on personal items. To be fair, the money is for expansion and I will be almost doubling my income soon. However, I do wonder how quickly I will be getting used to my new income once again. I mean, 6 mil KRW is a lot for one person to spend. Will I find a new and creative way to spend it? Going to another country perhaps. Anyways, I do really want to hit the 10mil KRW milestone and pay 1 mil KRW to Nathalie as a proper paycheck.

I kind of got off track, but yes I am going through tough times because my health isn't doing so great, and I am constantly worried that I will get caught running my Airbnb operations not by the book. I actually believe that it is hard to get caught and be punished in some way, just because of the way the system is designed. Someone would have to go out of their way to actively screw over another person, which is unlikely if you think about it. Unless they are being bothered in some significant way, it is easier for them to just let things be the way they are. But then again, you never know. I guess the key is to build a certain amount of cash flow quickly (10mil KRW/month) and then transition to legal business models.

The irony is that even if I were to do it by the book, they might still complain. Well, I suppose I would be in the clear legally speaking.

When I talk to my business friends about these things, they seem so nonchalant about bending and not complying with the law, as if it is the obvious thing to do. It is a mental prison if you think about it. Even business gurus seem to preach the idea of "going legal" later down the line.

I do think that I am somewhat influenced by my mother to be overly concerned about things. I need to take a deep breath and relax. Do more meditation. At the end of the day, I have my most precious things around me.

Everything is fine. Everything is good.



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