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My Son Sharing why He’s Glad I chose to Work From Home With the Kids
Over 5 years ago I made a decision to work from home with the kids. I was on a path in my career where I was starting to work a lot of hours and being an ambitious person, I was headed toward the “corporate trap”. What is the “corporate trap” you might ask? The corporate trap is where you work your way up the corporate ladder, jumping from position to position, making a bigger and bigger salary and at the same time ever diminishing the quality time with your family and delaying your happiness and personal freedom.
For someone like me, that trap was almost irresistible. I love chasing goals and getting recognized for my achievements. The problem is when you are on that path, you get to a point where your salary is so good that you simply cannot leave as you have grown accustomed to that lifestyle and paycheck. So, imagine the confusion I created when I told my family and everyone around me that I was quitting my $80,000 a year salary to start my own home based business.
I heard from all sorts of people telling me I was crazy to leave my benefits and salary and even when I told them I was miserable, most replies I received were that everyone was miserable, what made me so different? Well, I don’t subscribe to that sort of lifestyle and I left my comfortable corporate salary to pursue working from home with the kids and being the ONLY person that would ever pat me on the back for my achievements!
Now, I can tell you that there have been times where I questioned making that move. Especially when I saw myself take a massive hit with the decline in the real estate market and I saw my huge checks go to pretty much nothing. I have since learned that anyone who has ever done anything worthy, has plenty of those moments too. But then, sometimes, you get to witness an event that makes it all worth it and validates your hard, yet unorthodox way of living.
Last night, my girlfriend, two sons and I were watching the Disney movie called “Imagine That” with Eddie Murphy. Cute movie, I recommend watching it. In about the middle of the movie my oldest son Brandon said something that almost made me cry. He made me so happy and so grateful that years ago I had chosen a different path. A path that did not include working for someone else. A path that allowed me to spend more time with the kids than I had ever spent with them. A path that allows me to take them to school every single day. What he said touched my heart and I wanted to share it with you all. Rather than me tell you what he said, I will let him tell it, in his own words. Watch the video below:
Wow. I am so happy and grateful that I made that choice so many years ago. If this affected you in a positive way and/or would like to share your story, please leave me a comment on this blog and I greatly appreciate it. The important thing to understand is that no matter where you are in life, you can be, do or have anything that you want. To your power and abundance!
Ray Higdon
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March 21, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Everybody is a winner with Daddy home. Glad your followed your heart.
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March 22nd, 2010 at 12:32 am
Thanks!
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March 21, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Isn’t it awesome that you seized the opportunity even in the face of so many who thought you were “crazy?” Truly heartwarming.
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March 22nd, 2010 at 12:32 am
If they think you are crazy, you are probably on the right track!
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March 21, 2010 at 11:06 pm
That’s my goal is to be home with my son, but to also be able to provide a living for us. Trusting God to provide!
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March 22nd, 2010 at 12:33 am
You can do it Missy, if you do not know how, I would be happy to help!
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March 21, 2010 at 11:17 pm
And once again Ray…..a stellar video with a very powerful message!
Diane~
PS ~ AWESOME job Brandon !!!!!
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March 22nd, 2010 at 12:33 am
Wasn’t he great!
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March 22, 2010 at 12:30 am
I too have seen a difference at home since I was laid off over a month ago. It has allowed me to concentrate a lot of energy on my family and even greater preciseness with my efforts towards results than I could ever achieve working for someone else. Keep up the good work!
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March 22, 2010 at 1:45 am
Ray,
I don’t have any kids yet but I can envision my kids saying that.
I am Proud to say that I am a member of your team and have the opportunity to work with leaders like yourself.
- Yo
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March 22, 2010 at 2:28 am
Awesome! “From the mouths of babes!” This must be a fantastic vindication for you to all those skeptics & closed-minded individuals & nay-sayers who called you crazy for following your heart.
I’m currently where you were at 5 years ago. You are an inspiration to me to carry on following my dreams. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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March 22, 2010 at 6:14 am
Hey Ray that was awesome I Have a 7 year old boy with special needs that I Take care of full time when mom isnt here. This time is so precious you only get one shot at it. This is why I am really starting to do network marketing the right way from home and following people who have already made this move and proved everyone wrong in every way just by following thier dreams. So just to let you know I watch every move you make so I can duplicate them & realize my dreams for me & My Family. Thank You Again!!!
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March 22, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Thanks Ray. I needed to hear tnis. I don’t have children, but everyone needs to just spend time doing what they enjoy doing more often. Great message.
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March 22, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Hi Ray,
Very powerful and it made me tear up too. How can you not be affected by a child who is so open and honest. You are blessed and know it
Thank God for kids, they ten to keep us on the right track!
Thanks Ray and Brandon
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March 22, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Great message Ray! Your kids are so lucky. I get sent on my journey to working full time from home 17 years ago. It was one of the worst and best days of my life.
Brandon you are one lucky dude! Almost as lucky as your dad!
You have a choice so, make it a better than terrific day!
Terry
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March 22, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Yes that is powerful Ray and congrats to you for achieving your dream, even with so many “dream killers” around you.
Being a stay at home dad is my number 1 reason why I started a network marketing business too. Isn’t it so worth it?!
Sal
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March 22, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Thank you Ray for all of your great advice and this video is awesome. Family is so important and this business helps us spend more time with them.
Randy
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March 22, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Ray,
That is so true and powerful. I am trying to get my business to the point of being home all of the time too. I know that my boys would love to have me and my wife here all of the time. Just the thought of being able to dictate my own future and not have to answer to the stuffed shirts. Just yesterday, the company that I have a job with, gave us all $100 bonus checks for making them millions. Now that doesn’t really seem to add up to me. Also the chanting and brainwashing that goes on.
Great stuff Ray,
Scott
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March 26, 2010 at 10:35 pm
All I can say is WOW…. That was really deep! Especially since I have an 8 month old son and a little girl coming in 3 months…(yeah I move fast!) Anyhow, all I can say is that this really touched me and inspired me to get my ass in gear and make my dreams come true as well!
Many Blessings!
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March 29, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Ray your such an inspiration I am happy that when I finally joined MLM it was with you, I do affiliate marketing full time. Kids are why most of us have chosen to work from home thanks for sharing.
Vincent Cameron
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August 5, 2010 at 3:15 am
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Ray!
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