This is How You Get True Job Security

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Hey there,

Back in college, a friend and I had a conversation about careers. He was on the corporate 9-to-5 track, while I was chasing my entrepreneurial dreams.

When I told him about the ups and downs of my path, he shook his head and said, "I could never do that—I need job security."

I nodded in agreement. Because sometimes, we hear something so often, we just accept it as truth.

But here’s what I’ve learned over the years: job security is an illusion.

I’ve only had a handful of “real jobs”—some high school gigs, a brief stint at Home Depot (great aprons, by the way).

I flipped items online, flipped a house, helped build a $17 million cannabis business, and eventually walked away to build something I truly loved — my entrepreneurial dreams.

Along the way, I discovered that the biweekly paycheck we equate with security is just a comfortable mirage.

The only real job security comes with making yourself indispensable.

That means getting so good at what you do that losing you would be a disaster for your employer or clients.

Malcolm Gladwell popularized the idea that it takes 10,000 hours to master something.

The exact number is debatable, but the principle holds: mastery takes time, effort, and consistency.

Take Mike Boyd, a creator who’s spent years documenting how long it takes to learn new skills.

His approach?

Schedule practice in a way that doesn’t disrupt your life, reduce barriers to learning, and isolate problems so you can tackle them efficiently.

Want to get better at what you do? Break it down, refine your process, and put in the reps.

Beyond skill, financial independence is the other key to true security. 

When you assume your paycheck will always be there, you don’t plan for worst-case scenarios.

But layoffs happen. Industries change. Life throws curveballs.

As an entrepreneur, I’ve never had the illusion of stability.

There were months I’ve worried about making my mortgage payment.

That fear forced me to be disciplined with money—saving aggressively, building an emergency fund, and preparing for the unexpected.

And in the end, that discipline gave me freedom.

With financial security, I could say no to clients and advertisers who didn’t align with my values.

I could take risks on projects I actually cared about. And the weight lifted from my shoulders was immense.

No matter your career path, the formula for security is the same: become exceptional at what you do and be smart with your money.

Invest in yourself. Save for rainy days. And most importantly, just start. 

The beginning will feel awkward. You’ll suck at first.

But progress compounds, and every small step moves you closer to real, unshakable security.

The best way to predict your future? Build it.

Have a wonderful week, all.
Keep pushing forward - Scott (@motivatedscott).

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