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I’m Not Worried About A 2022 Recession, Here’s Why
A simple recession proof money system and mindset that you can adopt today
I just quit my recession proof, full-time, government, software engineering job on Cinco De Mayo; a symbolically victorious day for a victorious act of existential relief and leap towards a lifestyle free from a full-time job. From the outside looking in, I may be a perfect candidate for 110% freak out mode right now.
I have been looking at the economic downturn with my eyes wide open all year. The headlines of an upcoming recession continue to intensify, my net-worth continues to decline, but my peace of mind? It’s at bay. Why? Because I have a recession proof money mindset and system.
Don’t dismiss me for being an emotionless individual just yet, though.
I’m paranoid and a worry warrior by default. I sleep with my bedroom door locked if I’m alone, and am the person who can’t help but see a crystal clear worse case scenario in every situation. Paranoia and worry come naturally to me.
When I was trying to understand why my emotions were completely unattached from the current economic events, I started to wonder if there was something I was missing. Maybe I ~should~ be worried? Surely there is something I’m missing. Why did I give up a stable career that has a high income potential…