The Dot Com Lifestyle
Most people think the Dot Com lifestyle is about fast cars, exotic vacations, fine dining and partying all over the world. While that is all part of it, I want to show you what the Dot Com lifestyle is really about. The answer isn’t what you might think it is.
Anyone can join the Dot Com lifestyle. However, most will stay where they are because in nearly all cases, it will require a complete changing of one’s mindset. Changing a mindset is extremely hard to do. When you’ve been programmed since birth to do something a certain way (like get a good education so you can get a good job and work until you retire at 65), it almost goes against your nature when someone tells you there’s better way. For those who can do it, I welcome you to the Dot Com lifestyle club.
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Nice video man. Everything you said, i agree with.
Reply to this commentNice video John!
Reply to this commentyeah, really nice vid.
John, I was wondering, whether you make reviews on German speaking WS, too?
Cheers,
Experto
Reply to this commentIt’ll be pretty hard to review a German speaking website since neither myself nor Michael can understand German. And I think that would be true of most of the readership as well.
Reply to this commentWhy not just take the $500 and give it a shot. It would be hilarious and add a comical feel to this blog.
Reply to this commentIt would be unethical to do so. He could do it as a joke though…
Reply to this commentThat’s right John Everyone is dreaming for time and financial freedom but ony very few has achieved it including you. hehehe. The dotocm lifestyle indeed is very interesting.
Reply to this commentHey, no abusing the animals at Garden City Park! They’re gonna be needed soon at BBQ Master! LOL!
Reply to this commentLOL
Reply to this commentLol… I couldn’t agree with you more. Ever since I stopped working at a 8 to 5 job 6 months ago, I do enjoy going to the groceries during the week and not have to fight others over the check out line.
Reply to this commentThis video touches on some of the things I cover in my recent blog post: Why Life is a Song, Not a Race. Even if you don’t partake in the “dot com lifestyle” per se, you mustn’t forget to live in the moment and live life. Don’t just chase this elusive thing called success, because you might miss out on the “now.” And if the “now” involves something as great as taking Sally for a leisurely stroll through the park, it’s something that you don’t want to miss.
Like you said: time + money = happiness
Reply to this commentI face the some of the same issues w/ my parents. They learned how to do something 20 years ago and they don’t want to hear about a better way to do it. Then when they see their kid succeed, they are all for it!
Reply to this commentI totally agree with this. I used to have a rough time with my parents as well.
Reply to this commentLife is what you make as the favorite saying goes. What you decide today will be your life in the future. Choose the good life and you’ll enjoy every moment.
Reply to this commentNice video John. You mentioned you had the same lifestyle before the blog (I knew that already of course from TTZ). I’d be interested in reading some posts about your transition into TTZ…or if you did anything else BEFORE that to attain the same lifestyle.
Reply to this commentNice to see a video about you, and what makes you happy.
Reply to this commentThanks for sharing,
Stephen
I have to say, after watching that video again, I’m shifting my entrepreneurial efforts into overdrive.
Reply to this commentCouldn’t agree with you more. This lifestyle is completely attainable to those who consistently work towards it.
If anyone is in the Toronto area, I’d be glad to build a network.
M
Reply to this commentYou touched me, man. [Group hug]
But you’re making butt-loads of money and this gives you the freedom to stop and reflect on the passing geese. Truth is, money give you time and freedom.
Money can’t buy you love, but it can buy you the time to find love.
Good for you John. I still believe in your principles, even if you sometimes pretend to be someone else.
Reply to this commentIt’s great that you get to spend more time with your daughter. You are right about everyone having to work and they send their kids to day care. Kids grow up so fast and they will be gone before you know it so spending as much time with them when they’re young is important.
Oh…I hope you checked Sally’s and your shoes before you went home. Those Canada Geese can leave behind some dog sized…well…you know
~Terry
Reply to this commentThe dot com lifestyle is about your children I’ll totally agree with that. If I ever “make it” like you have John or even a percent of what you have done, it will help my little Belle more than me.
I do have to input that “Daycares do go to the park”
My wife has a daycare in our house. BUT I get where you are coming from. I do live in a nice neighborhood where it’s easy access.
Reply to this commentI completely agree with you on the matter of day care. My wife has recently become pregnant. My goal is to allow her to stay home and raise our children. This goal that once seemed unobtainable is coming closer to becoming a reality. My new goal is to be able to be at home as well. I have been pretty successful buying and selling products online, but with your inspiring words I will be focusing greatly on blogging and review style websites.
Reply to this commentGreat video, John. For me, this is my dream. I’d love to one day (once I start a family which is still a while away for me) be able to spend a lot of time with my family and not be tied to an office cubicle. I’d hate to be the typical dad/husband that you see on TV that is away from the house 95% of the time.
Maybe one day I’ll get to reap (and share with family) the benefits of a true dot com lifestyle - I’ll see how that goes.
Reply to this commentJohn– you are right to some extent.
It only applies to those who are successful in blogging, not really for those who are struggling blogging–
But yes its great to be with the family.
Reply to this commentI myself work from home and i enjoy with being with kids. And I love the schedule.
Maybe everyone can trade stocks for a living?
Reply to this commentI would disagree. I lead the Dot Com lifestyle, and although I do not make near as much as John, I don’t make money from my blog, but rather by running a tech site. You can make money online besides with a blog
Reply to this commentI agree. Money does not fall from tress, and the truth is most people won’t earn money online no matter how hard they try. That’s a reality people should just deal with. The fact of the matter is it takes time, time, time and dedication to play this game we call the internet. Most people are just not game. For those who stick around they know how hard making the almighty dollar is on the net. I know I do. So there you guys have it. The truth.
Reply to this commentThis is the best blog post you have posted in the 7 months I’ve been reading you blog. Truly measures up to what life should is about. Congrats!
Reply to this commenthey john,
do you use regular windows movie maker or iMovie for your videos?
Reply to this commentI use iMovie. It’s way way better than Windows Movie Maker.
Reply to this commentThe best software to do videos is Adobe Premiere. There is so many features that you need a course to go through everything…
Reply to this commentI do have Premiere. And you’re right. I would need to take a class to figure out how to use it.
Reply to this commentI think the Mac, iMovie can produce better quality.
Reply to this commentGreat post John and very inspirational. Something to shoot for. Thanks for sharing a special part of your day with us.
Reply to this commentJohn that was a great video. I just became a reader a week ago and your blog provides a lot of wisdom and reminds us of what life is about.
Reply to this commentdot com life style???
nice video ya=)
thx sharing also=p
Reply to this commentJohn, I want to tell you that this video almost made me cry. I don’t know why but this video touched me to make me realize what life is all about. I also realized how such a great man you are, which I already did a post about on how you’re not evil ;).
This post/video post here is one of your best work yet.
Good luck to you and your family!
-Mike
Reply to this commentI agree to this and i believe this video with be cherish for a long time
Reply to this commentBest blog post about blogging and making money online. Ever.
And it’s pretty darn good post about a couple of other things too.
Thanks, John. I hope everybody sees this.
Reply to this commentHey John, this video by far is the most inspiring thing you’ve ever posted in my opinion. I totally agree with you regarding the time freedom thing. I’ve made the decision and commitment to pursue this type of lifestyle as well this month. I just wrote an article that touches on a very similar topic to this just before visiting your site today ( How to make money as a lightworker ) and I’m so excited knowing that soon I’ll be able to enjoy the simple things you talk about like going to the park.
Awesome.
Reply to this commentOops, it didn’t close the link tag.
Reply to this commentI wrote about this on my blog. The accumulation of money and wealth isn’t about money as an object. People like to say that money can’t buy happiness. Well, YES it does. Money is simply a means to an end. It buys you time for you to spend with your family. That’s what it’s all about.
Reply to this commentJohn, thanks for sharing this video…
Reply to this commentIts very nice.
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and don’t want miss any nice article…
Take a Bow… for this video… Extremely good i am online because of these reasons only. Excellent Stuff
Reply to this commentYup, for us that are in it for the same reasons as John outlined in the video it really hits home. For others it may not resonate with them at all.
Awesome job John. Do more like this to keep us inspired.
Reply to this commentJC, if you live in Malaysia as blogger, malaysian people will vote you during general election, for a parliament seat! and of course u will win with majority.
Reply to this commentDude…. That’s true… Like Jeff (www.jeffooi.com) and Tony Pua (http://tonypua.blogspot.com) ?? Haha…. I’ve been following their blogs too
Reply to this commentI’ve been living the dotcom lifestyle now for almost a decade. Benefits I’ve found is that when I choose, my time is my own and I can focus on my kids and husband. Negatives I’ve encountered if you don’t plan wisely, the whims of Google and other search engines can really wreak havoc with your online income.
It’s all a learning opportunity of massive proportions. Thanks for sharing.
Barbara
Reply to this commentSimply the best, wisest and most inspiring blog post I’ve seen in a long time. Good stuff, John. I hope everyone sees this.
Reply to this commentI totally agree with what you said in this video! I really really hope one day I can quit my day job and have a Dot Com Lifestyle like you too!
Reply to this commentNIce video!
Reply to this commentOkay John, now I’m completely jealous, not of the lifestyle, but of that sweet slide in the park. Why wasn’t anyone building slides like that when I was a kid? Sally’s pretty brave, that thing would have scared the crap out of me at her age.
Reply to this commentYour daughter is cure John, I do have daughter but she is still too young to talk
What you have said is encouraging but its all about the time and one lucky moment 
you know..
Reply to this commentoh there is a type - lol - CUTE instead of cure..
Reply to this commentOf course blogging (or the dotcom lifestyle) represents just one avenue to being your own boss and spending all year walking in deserted parks with the kids! The real impetus is the PERSON behind the decision to take charge of life….and knowing how to do it. John (and a few others) are special and have that SOMETHING - after all, there are millions of bloggers who will NEVER attain this freedom. I’ve done it, for over a decade - I play guitar, hang out or blog to my hearts content……whenever I choose…. and I’m not even a ‘real’ blogger! It is indeed a privilege! Like John I never forget how lucky I am - DAILY - to only do what I love doing and not to have to tango with rush hour traffic (a pet hate). Pop over and see if you can take away any ideas.
Reply to this commentNice video John!..You got nice and wonderful daughter!
Reply to this commentIt’s pretty encouraging looking at you spending time with your love ones. That’s the life of a dot com mogul
Love the video. The Dot Com lifestyle is about time. In fact, all wealth creation and acquisition is about time. Money allows you to buy time, and you can use that time to be who you’ve always wanted to be.
Reply to this commentYou’ve hot the nail well and truly on the head - there’s nothing as important as time with your children (and if you can have a nice house and car into the bargain, all the better)
Reply to this commentGreat video John. I think that is the goal of many here.
Reply to this commentLooks like a fun day at the park.
Reply to this commentYou mean that’s what I’ve been working towards for the last 5 months!!! A baby and an empty park!!
Actually, I hope the dot com lifestyle brings me enough money and time to work on other businesses, not babies and parks.
Reply to this commentYou can use the time do whatever you want.
Reply to this commentLike shop, shop and more shop
Reply to this commentHope to have the same experience like you are having now.
Reply to this commentIt’s not all about the money or making more money. You need to stop and enjoy the little things in life. It doesn’t matter how many “toys” or businesses you own when you die.
Reply to this comment~Terry
I plan on leaving as much money as Hugh Heffner left when he died…. All of it.
Reply to this commentSorry… Howard Hughes…
Reply to this commentthe video was great! i did kind of laugh though a little over half way through when you said that you don’t blog for the money.. “money is not important, it’s just a byproduct, the most important thing the internet has provided for you is time….”
it has only provided you with time, because it has provided you with money… so actually time is the byproduct.
but great video none the less, i do understand your point, and it must be great to be able to spend time raising your daughter!
Reply to this commentAs somebody else already mentioned above, I think it’s important to note that you don’t need to make as much as John Chow to live his lifestyle - at least not when working as an internet entrepreneur.
It will depend where you live, of course, but you can live like a king for a lot less than you might imagine. Now, I’m not talking expensive cars and mansions here, I’m talking about lifestyle - examplified well in John’s video: basically doing what you want, when you want.
Reply to this commentcute sally!
Reply to this commentHey, I’m a father too. That was pretty sweet!
Reply to this commentHey john can you use iMovie on Windows XP?
Reply to this commentNo, iMovie is a Mac only program.
Reply to this commentI hate rush hour to! Cute kid btw!
Reply to this commentA great reminder that there are more important things than money. Sally is too young to know whether you have money or not, but she will always remember going to the park with her Dad. Blogging, speaking, ebay, anything I can do to pay the bills and still keep my time with my daughters sacred. In order to raise independent, strongwilled and creative daughters, I must be the example - just as you are.
Reply to this commentCongrats on an inspirational and motivating post!
Hey nice video man. Thanks for sharing
Reply to this commentyeah..that is the way of living…I totally agree with you John! Family comes first, career come second.
Reply to this commentBy the way, this video is an excellent way to build a relationship with your readers. I’m referring to your last post about connecting with your readers. Showing them what motivates you to have a dot com lifestyle inspires readers and really establishes a strong connection with them.
Reply to this commentthe best thing of this dot com lifestyle is that he can do everything someone that works in company can’t. You’re free as a bird to enjoy your family while you do your work.
Reply to this commentGod bless you John.
Reply to this commentWhat a wonderful father you are to Sally. She’s very lucky.
This is a nice way to attract viewers also using family.
Reply to this commentNice way…
Awesome, keep them coming John.
Reply to this commentGreat post John. A wise professor of mine said that you should always listen to nature.
Reply to this commentVery nice video that should inspire many to work towards cubicle freedom!
Reply to this commentI think you’ve summed up what the American dream is all about.
Nicely, stated.
Reply to this commentGreat video, and very inspirational.
Reply to this commentMoney isn’t everything, and I think you show that in your video.
Good video. Time and money…true
Reply to this commenthaha u threw me for a loop there john, i WAS expecting fast cars, traveling and fine dining, hehe. but u kno wat, this really tops them all doesn’t it? sharing a nice quiet afternoon with ur little girl at the part…life is sweet when u have time and $$
Reply to this commentI agree with you. It’s amazing how times have changed & the woman is no longer the only one who stays at home with her child/ren. Good for you.
Reply to this commentThe hard part is balancing both situations. You can’t just start off making good money off the internet overnight in most cases. So working a full time job and balancing a family and a web site/affiliate programs can be a hard task. Most people give up without even putting forth a good effort.
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Reply to this commentGreat video, I think it’s something everyone wants more of time with their family, and is something for everyone to aspire to. Great work John, keep enjoying your DOTCom Lifestyle
Reply to this commentJohn,
Not one to comment often but this video really hit home. I have a son same age as your daughter and I could not agree with you more. I turned down an extra mid six figures a year last week because they wanted me to manage employees and I am sure it would require some very long hours. Your video reinforces my decision.
Cheers
Reply to this commentI hope to achieve this myself. I would love making 40k a month blogging and just spending time with family. Hopefully I can achieve this in the future. I am 15 years old and really think if I stick to the internet it could bring a good future to me. Great video JC!
Reply to this commentThis is the first time that I can say that I saw a complete video from you and is amazing. God bless your family specially Sally.
That is a Dot Com Lifestyle!
Reply to this commentWhoa! Amazing. I agree with everything John Chow said in that video. More than agree. Everything from strangers raising our kids, life in the 50’s, etc. I think this is why we need some major improvements in our society. For the record, I had some strong disagreements with you last year regarding taxes and how it affects society.
Reply to this commentNice video, and thanks for sharing it.
Reply to this comment“Money is a buy product”, no shit!
Reply to this commentIt’s really nice to see a video about John.
Thanks for sharing the video.
Cheers,
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Hi John! I’m a feed reader and don’t usually comment but I just had to stop in and say that your daughter is beautiful!
Reply to this commentNormally john i just skim past your posts on google reader, but this one caught my eye and i watched it all the way through.
I am 16, and i am going to college soon to study a 2 year it course (4 days a week). In this time i want to establish an online website that runs itself and brings in money to have a relaxed lifestyle.
Reply to this commentHey John!
Our babies truly are the best reason! I will think of you this week when we are hanging at the park
Much love!
Reply to this commentSadie from allnaturalme.com
Oh John, so true ;).
I cant say any additional, you’re so right. Thats why we do it, to have money but what is more important to have the time to enjoy our life and to spend the money in a good way.
Keep on posting such stuff! Just great!
Regards
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