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We haven't changed our lifestyle much because we were already frugal previously. 

The kid is getting harder to handle though as you know. 

Looking forward to your post.

Have a post on the subject on 11/11/12 and will write again before year is out on the leap for sure.

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Hi Buck,

I took the leap about six months ago. I left my job to help expand the business my wife had started about two years previous. It it a lot of hard work and can definitely be long hours, but it is worth the time and effort. It's been a very rewarding experience so far and we love working together running our business.  I would love to be included and look forward to reading it.

Hi FrugalRules,

Congrats on your leap!  Will let you know when I'm done!

Retirement?? What's THAT? Hahaha

I'm a little over a month away from my 1-year quit-o-versary and I'll echo Jon - I didn't know what hard work meant until I started working for myself! I've worked insane hours all year and hope to cut that down a little in 2013. Would love to be included and look forward to reading your post, Buck!

Has it been a year already?  Wow, time flies!  Will let you know when I'm done with my post, thanks!

I took the leap about six months ago. I left my job to help expand the business my wife had started about two years previous. It it a lot of hard work and can definitely be long hours, but it is worth the time and effort. It's been a very rewarding experience so far and we love working together running our business.  I would love to be included and look forward to reading it.

I'm a little over a month away from my 1-year quit-o-versary and I'll echo Jon - I didn't know what hard work meant until I started working for myself! I've worked insane hours all year and hope to cut that down a little in 2013. Would love to be included and look forward to reading your post, Buck!

Thanks for the thoughtful response and encouragement.  Looks like things are working out great for ya!

It felt great, and still does! You need to work hard and work smart, as it is unlikely to happen overnight. It must have took me about 3 years to get to that point. During those 3 years I had periods of earning little to no cash on my websites. It can be easy to give up. I was literally working 12-16 hours a day at times for very little financial reward. However I kept my faith in myself and what I was doing. I think it also really helped that I could quit my job for 18 months and really concentrate on my online businesses. I think it would have took a lot longer if I was also working full time. The important thing I believe is to keep going.

I'm working on a post that will reference making the leap.  If you quit your 9 to 5 to retire or strike it out on your own, please respond to be included.  Don't want to miss anyone.  Thanks much!