The First Post

This is always the hard part, I imagine. I've actually had the blog for a few days, but I have been messing with fonts and images in my spare time. This blog is an idea I have been kicking around for awhile, but only now have I found the time to actually do it.

The plan is for me to graduate from college, gain some finance experience, and then pay off all my debts within 10 years. I am currently going to school full time for an Associates degree in Business. I never imagined that I would ever have an opportunity to go to college. Both of my parents barely graduated high school and I dropped out in the 11th grade. I have since received my GED, but it was a major roadblock in my life. I have always believed that education is the key to a better life in America. I let myself get sidetracked and instead focused on doing the wrong things in high school. I let that chance for a better life slip through my finger. I am now 30 and have a year of college under my belt.

This blog came about one day when I was working on the assembly line at the factory I work at. It would probably be better if I didn't disclose the name of this company, but it is actually one of the better companies I have ever worked for. The working conditions are fast-paced and highly stressful, but the people are helpful and the management seems genuinely interested in what's best for their people.

Anyways, I was working on the line along side an older man, probably in his 50's. I felt assured at first because I knew that I could work here for a long time; I have a lot of debts and feel like my time is running out to pay them off and get ahead in life. After the realization that I might very well have to work here until I'm 50 to pay off my bills, I felt choked by the weight of it all. I felt that while the work was honest, there was no way I would want to spend the rest of my life inside a factory. After selling cars for five years, I decided to take some time off and go to school. I liked the work, but it required a massive commitment of time in order for it to fully pay off. I had met a few finance managers in my time and felt impressed by their business sense. After seeing this man on the line after working at the same plant for 30 years, I realized I had to come up with a plan.

The plan is going to take a long time. I will use this blog to help stay focused. Whether or not anyone will actually read this blog is irrelevant; I am using this space for inspiration as well as a guide. I have always enjoyed writing, so I feel this would be the best way for me to combine all my strengths. During my time as a salesman, I came to understand the reason and the power of setting a goal. The potential here can relatively change my life as well as serve as a guide for anyone else with lofty aspirations.

So, thank you for reading my first message within the confines of the blogosphere and I enjoy hearing from you in the future.