How much money would it cost for you to live the life you want? According to studies, approximately $75,000 is the amount for most people to be content. By comparison the average salary is only about $20/hr or $40,000 per year.
Most businesses need to earn far more than $75,000 in annual revenue in order to hire full time employees. If this business is a solopreneur or side hustle, this amount could be more than adequate. It’s important to be realistic about your goals and what you truly want from your business.
It's fun to dream about becoming wealthy, but it's also important to be realistic and set attainable goals or risk burnout.
You Will Probably Never Be A Movie Star, Pro Athlete or Billionaire
For 99% of people reading this article, you will likely never be a movie star, professional athlete, or Billionaire. This may be a painful realization to accept, but this also forces you to focus on all the realistic and proven ways you can achieve your dreams of financial freedom.
The more important question is, would you really want to be one of these celebrities? Everyone has personal struggles, but for celebrities their struggles are on public display for celebrity gossip and social media. Even with all their fame and fortune, many celebrities struggle with the same problems they had before.
There will never be a moment when you earn enough money to make all your problems go away. The process of overcoming adversity and following through on your goals will give you the inner strength to help face your new challenges that come with having more money.