Achieving 10K Month: The Power of Addiction

Addiction to productive pursuits can drive anyone to achieve remarkable success, as demonstrated by his first 10K month.

### The Journey to My First $10K Month: Discovering the Power of Addiction
* 💰 I achieved my first **$10,000 month** as an entrepreneur, with total payments reaching **$14,862.19** from February 29th to March 26th, and a profit margin of around **70%**.
* 📈 I realized I was on track to hit this milestone two weeks prior and decided to **document my journey**, although I felt **uncertain about what to discuss** in the video.
* 🚗 Interestingly, despite my financial success, my lifestyle remains unchanged; I still wear the same clothes and hang out with the same friends, even opting to **get rid of my car to save money**.
* 🧠 Throughout my journey, I discovered that the key to my success was not talent but rather my ability to become **"addicted" to what I was doing**, shifting my focus from video games to building my business.
* 🎮 I reflected on my past, realizing that my dedication to gaming and fantasy basketball stemmed from **addiction, not discipline**, which led me to understand that I could apply this same mindset to my entrepreneurial efforts.
* 💡 This revelation changed my perspective; I learned that anyone could achieve success if they could **channel their addiction into productive activities**, like **making money or improving their lives**.
* 🔑 Ultimately, I found that the opinions of others are less significant than my own **commitment to personal growth**, and that with the right focus, I could **achieve anything I set my mind to**.

all right, so I just hit my first 10K month as an entrepreneur. For the first time in my life, I made $10,000 in a month. Okay, so I took screenshots of all the payments that went into my account. These are all the payments that went into my actual bank account in the last 30 days. I do actually have two more payments coming that they've already been paid, but it's just that I haven't, you know, they're not actually in my bank account. It's going to come in a couple of days. So at the time of me recording this, it's not in my bank account, so I didn't include it. But anyways, from February 29th to March 26, these are all the payments. If you add them all up, I did it right here. It's $14,862.19. And that's revenue. So my profit margins are around 70 to 80%. I just took the low end, so 70%. And you do the math, it's just over $10,000.

this is again not including these two payments that are going to be uh coming in a couple of days. You know, I actually realized that I was on my way to making 10K this month, like around two weeks ago. Like, I did the math and I was like, Oh, I'm on Pace to hit uh 10K this month. And I wrote it down because I thought it'd be a cool video idea, like, you know, my first 10K month as an entrepreneur. Um, so I wrote it down, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that there's not much, there's not going to be much for me to actually talk about in the video. Like, yeah, the video topic is great, but like, what do I talk about? How did I make the money? Upwork? I have literally over 30, 40 videos talking about how I made, you know, my money. How long did it take for you to build your business? Um, a little under a year. What are you doing with the money? Nothing. It's just sitting in my bank.

account what changed in your life after you started making 10K per month. Nothing. I live the exact same life. I hang out with the exact same people. I wear the exact same clothes. Like, I never bought anything crazy, like a new car or whatever. You know what's crazy? Is I actually got rid of my car. I realized that I work from home and I don't really go out that much. The only time that I even do go out is to go to the gym or to get, like, groceries, you know, things like that. And I could just walk. Like, everything is just walking distance. I'm walking everywhere now. Or if I, like, I also have a bike, so I can use that. And if I do need a car to, let's say, I'm going somewhere that's, like, far away, whatever, I can just pay for an Uber, you know, or pay for a Lyft or pay for a ride, and it'll still be cheaper than, you know, all my car payments, insurance, gas, maintenance, um, you know, registration fees, whatever I did have to pay. So I got

rid of my car, so I'm making the most money I've ever made, and I'm living a less extravagant life. Like, I feel like I'm getting more stingy with my money, at least for myself. Like, I've worked really hard for this money. Um, I'm not just going to spend it on things that I don't really need. But yeah, I had this great video idea, but I didn't really know what to talk about, so I was just like, Okay, let me just keep it simple. Um, and provide some sort of value, because for me, I did learn a lot of things throughout this journey. And there was one thing that I actually did figure out that kind of propelled me to, I guess, get me to where I wanted to be. And once I figured it out, it kind of just made everything click for me. So, I wanted to just talk about that in this video, and it might sound dumb or cliché to some people, but I actually believe this is the reason why there are people out there making tons of money doing all these crazy

things so a year ago when I first used to see like these types of videos, you know, um, making 10K per month, raw realities of making 10K per month online, 100K per month online, whatever. My mentality at first was like, oh, this is a scam, this is, or he's a liar, uh, he's just trying to sell me something, uh, it's not real. Even if it was real, the content that I'm looking at right now, like whatever, or this business model, it's completely outdated, um, the business model is outdated, it's oversaturated, um, there's no point of me getting into this now, I'm just going to be behind everybody else, or like, he's only made it because he's extremely lucky, you know, right place, right time, he had the Head Start that I don't have, um, and that's the only reason why he made it, all these, all these useless dots. And now I'm on the other side, and I realize something. All it takes for you to get to where I'm at or further than

where I'm at 'cause I believe a lot, a lot of people can get a lot further than me. I'm just a normal guy, like I keep saying this. I don't have any particular talents or skills, um, I'm not particularly good at anything, um, and I got here. There are tons of people out there that actually have a lot of talent and skill, but they just don't get to where they want to be because they don't have this one thing, and that thing I found is addiction. You know, I used to think that I was the laziest person in the world, like I had no dedication, um, no discipline, like it was impossible for me to become, you know, that type of person because that just, it just wasn't me. Um, I was lazy. I was born a lazy person. Nothing I can do about it. For example, all these people, you know, that have a great body, it's because they're disciplined people. They have the discipline to go to the gym every day, um, so they have that disciplined mind, and I

thought you know they are born with it, and I was born with a lazy mind. You know, it's just not meant to be, you know, for someone like me. I never did well in school. I would always procrastinate on things because I just didn't want to do it. So, I thought it was because I was just lazy, and I was just born a lazy person. And people used to tell me that I was lazy, you know, and they reaffirmed it, like, you know, especially my mom. Uh, like, she used to tell me all the time that I was the laziest person in the world. So, I always had, you know, that mentality, you know, I'm a lazy person, I'm a lazy person. The reason why I'm not good at this, or the reason why I can't do this, is because I'm too lazy to do it. And because I had that mindset, it became my reality until this one day. Um, some of my mom's friends came over to our house, and I was in the living room, uh, playing video games. Like, that was all I did. I. I

think I was playing like Fortnite at the time, and my mom's friends were watching me, and they're like, Oh, you're so good. Um, oh, you got this kill, whatever. Oh, he's so good. How at this game? How did he get so good? And my mom was like, You know, it's not that impressive. This is literally all that he does. He plays this game all day, every day. He's addicted to that game. And that was the first time someone told me that I was addicted to something. And, you know, at the time, I didn't really think too much about it. And then my friends and I, um, played Fantasy Basketball every single year. And for me, I was just always at the top. So, pretty much every year, I would always be, you know, the first place, second place, third place, whatever, top three. Because all I would do when it came down to Fantasy season is just constantly be on my phone checking the Yahoo Fantasy Basketball app. You know, when I'm at home, I would watch videos, I would listen to podcasts, I would watch as many games as

I can while you know reading through different forums and um different pages whatever just so I can understand what's going on in the basketball World fantasy basketball world and like I'm reading through forums. I'm watching videos, taking notes, and listening to people talking about different strategies, whatever. And I'm taking notes like pen and paper notes. I'm literally sitting in front of a computer, watching somebody or hearing somebody talk about fantasy basketball, and just taking notes like my life depended on it. And my friends, like every year, um, they would tell me like, Bro, you're addicted. But for me, that was why, you know, I was always at the top. And I don't know if you know what Valorant is, but it's a video game. When it first came out, uh, my friends started to play it. I wasn't really that interested in it because, you know, I didn't, I wasn't really a PC gamer. I was more of a console gamer. Um, so my friends kept trying to get me to play it, but I wasn't really that interested. So they've been

playing it for an entire year until you know after a year. They've been, they kept trying to talk me into it, and then after a year, I caved in, and I started playing, and it was fun for me. I had a lot of fun playing, you know, with my friends, even by myself at the time. It was a lot of fun for me, and keep in mind, like, my friends had a one-year head start on me. Like, they've been playing for an entire year, and I just started, and in a couple of months, I became better than everybody. I had the highest rank amongst all my friends. I was just better than all of them because I got addicted. Like, I played every single day. Like, when I say every single day, I mean every single day, no days off. Literally hours on, and every single day. If I wasn't playing Valorant, I was either watching Valorant YouTube videos or I was thinking about Valorant in some sort of way. I had a dream about Valorant. Do you know

how addicted you have to be to have a dream about a video game. But the reason why I got addicted is because for me it was fun. You know, I wanted to catch up to my friends and, you know, show them that, you know, I'm at their level or I'm better than them, whatever. And they would ask me, you know, you know, like how'd you get so good in such a, uh, short amount of time. And I'll would tell them, like literally, it's because I play all day. Like there's no secrets. It's, I just play all day. I spend hours in customs learning different lineups, practicing my aim. I downloaded third-party party apps to help me with, you know, certain strategies and, you know, my game plays, improving my skills. And I would literally just do that every single day for hours on end. And I tell that to people or to my friends and they would be like, bro, you're addicted. And some people would look at me and tell me like, wow, that's dedication, that's discipline.

you know, and I would think to myself, like, No, that's not discipline. All I'm doing is doing something that I enjoy. I'm doing it because I have fun with it. It's not discipline. Like, me playing Valor every day is not discipline. Me watching YouTube videos on fantasy basketball and taking notes, that's not discipline. Like, is it? And that's when I realized that maybe the reason why I'm good at whatever video game I play is not because I'm some sort of video game prodigy, but it's because I got addicted to it. Maybe the reason why I was better than all my friends at fantasy basketball is not because I'm some sort of fantasy basketball prodigy, but it's because I got addicted to it. And that's when it actually started to click in my head that I can do anything if I can get addicted to it. I can lose weight and get in shape if I can get addicted to losing weight and getting in

shape. I can do better in school if I got addicted to doing better in school. I can make a ton of money if I can get addicted to making a ton of money. And that's why now all of these YouTubers, these gurus that I used to always just look down on, um, now I have nothing but respect for them, even though, because regardless of whether or not I actually like, agree with their intentions or their motives, whatever, they were able to do something that most people just never figure out, and that's being able to get addicted to the right thing, the thing that's going to actually make you money, the thing that's going to actually improve your life for the better. Everybody has the ability to become disciplined, dedicated, and addicted to something. You're just putting it into things that aren't really that productive. If you can just find a way to get addicted to making money, you're going to make money, like I guarantee it. You don't know what you're getting yourself into. You don't know

where to start. You don't care because you're addicted. You're going to figure it out. You're going through some problems or some issues in your business. You don't care. You'll figure it out because you're addicted. It's your ability to get addicted to something that's going to get you where you want to be, whatever it is. Now, how do you do it? How do you get addicted to something that's boring? Um, because it's not fun, like starting your own business. It's not fun. You're not always going to be smiling and laughing like you are maybe in a video game, you know? Um, to be honest, I don't know. Honestly, I don't know how I was able to make that shift. I think for me, it's just once I realized that all it takes is addiction. I don't know. I just, I just did it. I don't know how. I don't know how else to explain. I just, I just did it. But everyone has this ability if you could just, if you can just find a way to take

this ability to get addicted to something and put that addiction into, for example, making money. You'll be good. It's hard. It's going to be tough to do, yes, but that's the answer. So, that's my secret. I'm a normal guy who found a way to take his ability to get addicted to something and then shift it into making money. A normal guy who found out that with this, he can pretty much get whatever he wants in life. A normal guy who found out that the opinions of others don't really matter that much. A normal guy who found out that the only person who cares enough to improve your life is you.

My first $10k month as an entrepreneur

Thomas Im

I made my first $10,000 in a month, with a total revenue of $14,862.

I realized I was on pace for this milestone two weeks ago and wrote it down as a video idea.

Despite the extra income, my life hasn't changed much, and I've even gotten rid of my car, opting for walking, biking, and using Uber for transportation.

The speaker has eliminated their car and is now making more money while living a less extravagant life.

They initially doubted the legitimacy of others' financial success but have now realized that addiction to their goals is the key to achieving success.

The speaker believes that many talented individuals struggle to reach their goals due to a lack of this one crucial trait: addiction.

The speaker struggled with a lazy mindset, feeling perpetually unmotivated and reaffirmed by others, including their mother.

Despite this, they excelled in video games and Fantasy Basketball, leading to a realization of their dedication and effort in these activities.

The speaker's friends often pointed out their addiction to these hobbies, but it was this intense focus and commitment that ultimately led to their success.

After a year of being encouraged by friends, I finally started playing Valorant and quickly became addicted.

Within a few months, I surpassed my friends' skills and achieved the highest rank among them.

My dedication involved playing every day, watching YouTube videos, and even dreaming about the game, all while using third-party apps to improve my skills.

The Power of Addiction in Achieving Success

The speaker reflects on their daily activities, realizing that their success in video games and fantasy basketball is due to addiction, not discipline.

They conclude that getting addicted to positive pursuits, like losing weight or making money, can lead to success.

The speaker now respects those who have mastered the art of getting addicted to productive activities, recognizing that everyone has the potential to become disciplined and dedicated to something worthwhile.

Addiction can be a driving force in overcoming challenges and achieving goals, even in boring or tough situations like starting a business.

The key is to channel that addictive ability into something productive, such as making money.

Ultimately, taking control of one's life and not being influenced by others' opinions is crucial for personal growth and success.