7 Raving Reasons Why You Should Build Your own Digital Career…NOW !

by MarsDorian · 27 comments

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Hello my fellow Digital Crusaders !

I’m so glad that the universe manifested a stream of energy in today’s era and called it ME !

And you should be thankful, too !

Life a few decades ago must have sucked a bull’s balls – it was a hard time to build your business if you lived in a crappy area and had no money to start your dream.

Well, those times are over – and now the revolution begins. If you are still slaving at  a 9 – 5 job, or killing time in college, consider building your own brand. It’s easier than ever. And after reading my 7 reasons, you will be obsessed with a desire to build your own digital career.

Let’s dive straight into the action:

# Work whenever you want

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A 9 to 5 is forces you to work at specific times. Even if you feel terrible, and totally useless – you have to show up !

It’s unnatural, and unnecessary by now. Working digitally allows you to work whenever YOU want !

Maybe it’s noon, and your child urges you to throw in a little play session. Or you see your girlfriend coming straight from the shower, and you feel like doing some hot magic with her. Why wait ? Do what you want to do now, and work whenever it’s right for you.

If you need something done, you’ll get it done. Whenever you want to get it done.

# Live wherever you want

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Yeah, that doesn’t include North Korea, but honestly, do you really want to live in a communist country that’s controlled by a mentally ill dictator ? I thought so.

Back in the old days, when you wanted to build a (brick and mortar) business, you had to stick to your chosen area.. Even if you hated that area after a while – you were stuck because of your business.

Working just with your PC/notebook/Mac allows you to live (almost) anywhere you want.  Maybe you hate your current place. Or you want to live near to your parents. Or you can’t stand Caucasian blondes and cherish black women with narrow eyes – heck – you can go to that promised land !

Take a moment and fully understand this: YOU can build your own digital career from wherever you want. You don’t have to even live in the States to make it big there – you can live at your mommy’s place somewhere in a tiny village in India and create a kick-ass business in the US.

# Enjoy unlimited possibilities

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My friend Annabel Candy got headhunted by Coca Cola and brought to Shanghai – first class ! She participated in a conference and got all expenses covered.

Another buddy, Mike CJ, got a speaking gig in rich-ass Monaco. I hope he can concentrate on his speech with all those beautiful women and larger-than-life yachts around him.

Those stories don’t come from a fairy tale book that I stole from my sister – they are real possibilities that happen on a constant basis.

When you build an online business via your blog or website and you build some killer reputation – all kinds of magical things can happen you.

Tell me when YOU get a speaking gig in Hawaii or some other shining places.

(and write me how you did it!)

# Build shiny friend-and partnerships

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This is a direct sequel to the last part. Some of my best relationships come from my online riots – I now know people from Japan, Australia, South Africa, Canada, USA, India and so on. The list keeps increasing. Not only do I build kick-ass friendships, but also mutual partnerships. If I need help with a project, or I want to build something together, I know I can ask EVERYONE from my inner network.

And if I consider traveling to another country, I know which couch I can crash ;)

# Enjoy stability in tough times

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The crisis has taught us one thing: your job today might not be there tomorrow ! When tough times attack, unemployment gets famous. Even if you happen to be a good worker – if the company loses bucks, you have to go.

That will never happen if you build a digital career. You become your own boss, and if you play your branding right (you will if you keep reading this blog!), you will build a sustainable career that will last until your last breath.

And don’t forget : When you’re online, you have access to the whole world. If no one needs your services or products in your local area, who cares ? There may be a passionate reader/client from Europe or Asia who craves what YOU got.

Well, give it to them. Digital style !

# charge what you want

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There’s no limit on what you can earn. In the digital world, sky’s not the limit – not even space is. You may have to start small, but if you work smart, and you gain reputation, your income will enjoy a steady increase.

Ebooks, courses, membership sites, coaching, ads, webinars, programs, services, movies on demand, Amazon Createspace-self publishing.

Jeez, the possibilities are so exciting they’d resurrect my dead grandma.

I’m sure there are hundreds of other models that work as well. And how about the monetary gain ?

Some digital crusaders manage to make millions online. Even if that’s not your goal, it’s comforting to know that it’s always a possibility ;)

LAST but not least: Control your destiny

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Let’s be honest – it sucks to work for someone else. You always have to worry about what others think of you – your colleagues, your boss etc.

Compromise becomes daily habit – and that destroys your unique fire inside.

If you start building your own brand, you will create your destiny right from the start.

You can do whatever you want, whenever you want, however you want !

No compromise, no lay-offs, no bullshit.

Just you and the magic you bring to the world !

Profile-Twitter Seriously, I could give you a trillion more reasons. But those should be enough for now. Even if you are studying or working now, consider starting something as a part time activity. The holy internet has vaporized all middlemen and has given YOU the possibility to build a digital career (empire ?) from scratch.

I’m busy building mine, and YOU ?

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  • http://www.peopleskillsdecoded.com Eduard @ People Skills Decoded

    I am also very glad I live in the digital era. The potential freedom we can have by maximizing the way we use all this technology we have is incredible. But, notice I say potential. Which is worth nothing if you don't do something good with it.

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Hey Eduard,

      yeah – this post is here to tell why you should start – potential only counts when you know how to use it – but that's why my blog's here ;)

  • http://MiltBlog.com Milt

    Awesome post and an Awestometastic blog.
    Mars, I only discovered your blog the other day but I am Sold. I totally dig the style of how you are putting this stuff out. I have had a good root through some of your previous blog posts and also watched loads of your video.
    You've got that Awesome Sauce,
    Keep Rocking !

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Heya Milt,

      thanx for all the praise – yeah, I want to create a very unique experience here – excellent value + unique flavor. Some people hate my stuff, I'm glad you are not one of them ;)

  • Steve Scott Site

    Working digitally rocks.

    One of the best days in my life was when I decided I had enough of the 9-5 and struck out to make my money online. It has made all the difference

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Hey Scott,

      True True – that's why I had write that short manifesto. Everyone who's got the fire and the desire to build their own business should do so digitally.
      I still can't fully grasp the unlimited possibilities that are available to us.
      ha, it rocks to live today !

  • Kglasbergen

    Very busy building mine. Also busy building sand castles b/c I am using your timer trick and getting off line to play with the kids. I am home full time with my kids, in another year they will both be in school. I don't want to have to go out and get a job and then suddenly they have to be in before and after school care and all that madness. Working for myself at home is where it's at!

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Hey Kristin,

      that's awe-some ! Do what you can in order to build your own digital career ! If you put enough sincere fire into your ventures, you will make it work one way or another !
      Working from home is so much better, especially if you have to take care of your little ones ;)

  • http://clementdampal.wordpress.com/ Count Clement II

    I like the last part. It is like saying “control your own freedom”.

    Good job for this one!

    Greetings from the Philippines!

    Count Clement II
    http://www.bestspotsinthephilippines.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.getinthehotspot.com/ Annabel, Get In The Hot Spot

    Hi Mars, thanks so much for including me on this list and mentioning my experience:) That was a phenomenal opportunity but it's not the only amazing thing that's come from my blogging. I've also gained new clients and friends from around the world, met best-selling authors, been featured in print and online media (like here:), found new publications for my writing, gained confidence, had my blog posts syndicated and earned money.

    Blogging has brought me so much and that's why I've become so passionate about it and believe everyone should have a blog. Really! I want everyone to experience at least some of the benefits blogging has brought me:)

    Thanks so much for sharing this, I know you're also doing your bit to make sure people get into blogging and do it well.

    PS. It was business class but who's picky?!

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Hey Annabel,

      that's even more awesome. It just shows what's possible when you build a passionate platform – it attracts peeps from all over the world. And that will keep increasing along with your reputation.
      There are many more magical things going to happen ! Can't wait to experience them for myself ;)

  • Barbara

    I have been an entrepreneur in my heart and soul forever. I love the fact that I stayed on top of things in the digital world, so I could transition into a digital entrepreneur. You could not be more right on this one! But… shhhh… if everyone does it, everything else could fall apart. ;-)

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Don't worry Barbara,

      too many people still want to be timid and play it safe – this message will only reach those that truly desire to build their own digital career.

  • http://www.making-your-own-website.com NA | Create Your First Website

    Hi Mars,

    I agree. And all this is possible because of the sheer power of the web/internet.

    It wasn't possible 15 years ago, but now it is very much real and happening.

    I'm glad I am part of this phenomenon and revolution!

    Kindest,
    Nabeel

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Hey Nabeel -definitely, we ALL should be grateful for that. It rocks to live in today's times, more than ever ;)

  • http://ariwriter.com Ari Herzog

    That's all and well, and nobody doubts the WHY. The bigger question is the HOW.

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      haha, that's the teaser for my upcoming posts. You always start with a why, and then go over to the how !

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    “You can do whatever you want, whenever you want, however you want !
    No compromise, no lay-offs, no bullshit.
    Just you and the magic you bring to the world !”

    EPIC Mars. Simply EPIC! Your posts are always motivating and enjoyable to read!

    I totally agree with you, I guess everyone is going to agree with you! There must always be a substitute or a small side-business sort of thing that can help you from disaster as you've mentioned above.

    Move whenever you want, work whenever you want! You're the boss and no one is there to give orders! A pure Heaven's Dream for anyone ;)

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      yeah – that's the magic that fuels my life. I can sense a revolution – I believe that in 10 years, it will be common to live like that – having multiple income streams and work purely digital.

      It's already moving into that direction, although only few really take the courage to follow that path.
      I'm glad we belong to them ;)

  • srinirao

    Mars,

    You know that you don't have to convince me of this :). I think this is the greatest time in history for people to build their digital careers. For those of us who had been dismissed as misfits, bad employees, unmotivated etc our time has come.

    The truth is we just are not the type to settle for less than what we truly want. The average person is stuck in the matrix and they will fight to protect it because that's easier. Full control of your life is alot of responsibility but for those who accept it something amazing is available.

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Brilliant Srini. Nothing to add ;)

  • http://elishares.com Elisha Batuncang

    We are blessed because we're living in this digital era, where there is almost no boundaries for us to connect with everyone all over the world. With the technology that are available I think everyone should build a digital empire, and of course I'm building mine. =D

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      yeah, Elisha, definitely ! It's now or never !

  • http://www.urbanizedmedicine.com Jennifer Barthe

    I totally agree with Eduard. Even though we have access to tons of resources, if we don't use them, then they're worthless. Awesome post. I learned a lot.

  • http://www.bizchickblogs.com Tia Peterson, BizChickBlogs

    Hey Mars – Another great post. I love living the way that I do even though sometimes I get the “maybe it would be more stable if…” bug. Working for yourself isn't always stable. Yes, no one can fire you. But, the economy and/or clients determine whether or you can get paid, too.

    One thing I would say about charging what you want is that it really depends on how you get your money. If you're selling digital products only, you're absolutely right. But if you're a web designer or developer or something like that, you will have to learn to understand going rates and things like that.

    Great post!

    • http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian

      Hey Tia,

      I know what you mean with your rates. But if you really want to play in another league, you should worry too much what the others are doing. Because if you do, you will become a commodity like most others, and that would be terrible !
      I know it takes lots of guts, but you have to start it ! Position yourself in a way that's out-standing, and you can charge prices that are outstanding !

  • Cherry Hanz

    I adore your audacity!! It is contagious and I hope I catch it! I saw something you wrote on Annabel Candy's site. I am a very novice blogger and I have so much to learn. I am really excited as I have always felt I was a writer and even wrote for myself and now I am writing and people are reading – WOW. Thanks so much for sharing. http://mommemau2.wordpress.com/about/

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