I'm 34 years old and have been working the same office job for nearly 8 years. The salary is decent, the work isn't too stressful, and from the outside it probably looks like I have a stable career. The problem is that I no longer feel excited about what I do. Every day feels exactly the same. I wake up, go to work, come home, watch something on TV, sleep, and repeat. The security is nice, but...

A year ago, I decided to start my own online business. I didn't have investors, a big budget, or even much experience. All I had was around $200 and a willingness to learn. At the beginning, I made a lot of mistakes. I spent money on things I didn't need, wasted time trying different strategies, and often compared myself to people who were already successful. There were times when I honestly th...