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Wow, thanks for sharing my post. I'm honored. I wrote this quickly and didn't expect it to go anywhere (I didn't even send it to my email subscribers), because

Wow, thanks for sharing my post. I'm honored. I wrote this quickly and didn't expect it to go anywhere (I didn't even send it to my email subscribers), because it was more personal to me. Glad you all are enjoying it as well. I should answer a few things: 1. This is possible because I sell products. I don't do consulting and haven't for over a year. My products will continue to sell even when I'm not working like crazy to create new ones. 2. I live in Boise, Idaho which is not very expensive. I could live quite comfortably on $80,000 per year. In Q1 2014 I made $140,000, so I'm not exactly hurting for money. If I hadn't purchased a house last week, my bank account would have plenty in it. This is not a risky financial move. 3. The consulting example was just a story I heard from a friend. That's not me, I don't do consulting. Being able to do something like this is another reason I like selling products even better. 4. This would not be possible without the great team I have in place to run ConvertKit. While it still takes my time (and I really enjoy it) they handle all the support and serious issues. Anyway, hope that clears a few things up. Thanks again for all the kind words and attention. -Nathan

djtidau 13y ago
I think what made this story all the more interesting to me is that you are doing this even though (and also because) you have a family. These kind of stories usually lend themselves to those that are less restricted as far as commitment goes. For yourself, was it a question of weighing up between there more for your family against providing more financially for them in the future, or are you that comfortable that it isn't really something that weighs into it all that much. Great article though, it's always good to see people going against the norm in search of a more rounded life.
- mtrimpe 13y ago
  I think it's actually the opposite, as I've also just started doing the same after almost losing my father and with a family on the horizon. I'd say it's actually because of these 'commitments' that you've finally got something worth staying home for.

djtidau 13y ago

I think what made this story all the more interesting to me is that you are doing this even though (and also because) you have a family. These kind of stories usually lend themselves to those that are less restricted as far as commitment goes. For yourself, was it a question of weighing up between there more for your family against providing more financially for them in the future, or are you that comfortable that it isn't really something that weighs into it all that much. Great article though, it's always good to see people going against the norm in search of a more rounded life.

mtrimpe 13y ago
I think it's actually the opposite, as I've also just started doing the same after almost losing my father and with a family on the horizon. I'd say it's actually because of these 'commitments' that you've finally got something worth staying home for.