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V_RocKs · 04-09-2005, 03:02 AM

When would you consider someone as having "Made It" in this industry? When they are living nice? Driving a good car?

Do you have to actually make lets say $200K in a year or can you just be on target to do so? Is that enough to have "Made It" in a sense or do you need more?

I am in line to make 3 times the median household income for California the year. I guestimate I will actually do 4 to 5 times that amount. Have I made it or do I still have to prove myself by getting there by years end?

Also, let me just say, this industry kicks ass. Even the biggest dicks on GFY are cooler than mainstream associates.

Manowar · 04-09-2005, 03:05 AM

you know you've made it when you drive one of these:

;)

Good work on making the money man. People who work hard always deserve it

Voodoo · 04-09-2005, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

When would you consider someone as having "Made It" in this industry? When they are living nice? Driving a good car?

Do you have to actually make lets say $200K in a year or can you just be on target to do so? Is that enough to have "Made It" in a sense or do you need more?

I am in line to make 3 times the median household income for California the year. I guestimate I will actually do 4 to 5 times that amount. Have I made it or do I still have to prove myself by getting there by years end?

Also, let me just say, this industry kicks ass. Even the biggest dicks on GFY are cooler than mainstream associates.

You'll never make it. Give up and go back to mainstream.

Thanks.

polish_aristocrat · 04-09-2005, 03:09 AM

man, it's all relative

in 10 minutes someone will reply to this thread saying that he would starve to death with $200k per year, while there are lots of others who make $50k per year and are happy

Mango · 04-09-2005, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

man, it's all relative

in 10 minutes someone will reply to this thread saying that he would starve to death with $200k per year, while there are lots of others who make $50k per year and are happy

So true... and it also depends on where you live. In the US or Europe, you can easily make $100k/year and be in trouble; but then, if you live in India for example, you'd be a god if you made the same amount.

Jace · 04-09-2005, 03:17 AM

to me, i have made it, when I want something and I can instantly leave my house and go buy it without using credit to pay it off

i am pretty much there now....now, i don't think I coulkd go buy a ferrari or antyhing with what is in my bank account....but in the past year there is nothing that I haven't wanted that i haven't gotten....to me, i have made it...and the only way to go from here is up if I play my cards right

I am happy, i have a better marriage than 90% of the other married people I know, I have a nice amount of money in savings, and I have NO debts...

V_RocKs · 04-09-2005, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

man, it's all relative

in 10 minutes someone will reply to this thread saying that he would starve to death with $200k per year, while there are lots of others who make $50k per year and are happy

Proof that the Polish are smarter than they appear.

This kinda sucks though... It means that I will not be happy at 200K doesn't it?

Dalai lama · 04-09-2005, 03:46 AM

When you are enjoying life and got enough time to spend with your kids/friends/family

E.Kant · 04-09-2005, 03:47 AM

you have made it when you have reached your personal goal

Jace · 04-09-2005, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E.Kant

you have made it when you have reached your personal goal

i never reach my goals, i set them and hit them and raise them higher...keeps me on my toes that way

V_RocKs · 04-09-2005, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JaceXXX

to me, i have made it, when I want something and I can instantly leave my house and go buy it without using credit to pay it off

i am pretty much there now....now, i don't think I coulkd go buy a ferrari or antyhing with what is in my bank account....but in the past year there is nothing that I haven't wanted that i haven't gotten....to me, i have made it...and the only way to go from here is up if I play my cards right

I am happy, i have a better marriage than 90% of the other married people I know, I have a nice amount of money in savings, and I have NO debts...

Hehe, right. Big point here! My girlfriend is NOW certain that she wants to marry me. Ask her about a year ago and it'd be iffy... "He spends all fucking day looking at porn!" I'd say, "Hey, not fair! I am reviewing galleries for someone ELSE to look at!"

Now she is comfortable with me working in porn and on porn. Money has a way of changing things. I think she also relaxed a bit after she starting asking me about my work and asking for explanations of what I am actually doing. Then she decided I am not just a zombie porn surfer but a pretty good marketer and manager of surfers and data.

It really helps when your significant other is on your side (and by your side).

Rui · 04-09-2005, 07:26 AM

"Made it" for mean is far from beeing only the monetary side of things ;)

sweetcuties · 04-09-2005, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

man, it's all relative

in 10 minutes someone will reply to this thread saying that he would starve to death with $200k per year, while there are lots of others who make $50k per year and are happy

100% true

kmanrox · 04-09-2005, 07:35 AM

in my view, you've made it when you've reached your goal... enjoy it for a little bit, then set a higher goal and consider yourself 'havent made it yet' until u hit it, and keep moving up...

find new role models, think to yourself... wow i may make xk per yer, thats GREAT... BUT....... this other guy i know makes xk*10 per year... so relatively, you ain't shit, and need to move your ass.... basically you'd have no reason to relax until you outdo Gates...

strobi · 04-09-2005, 08:23 AM

You know you made it when people respect you. It's all about respect. I know people who make shitloads of money, are not respected at all and have an ugly fat-assed GF. I know people who make fuck all and have the nicest GF's and are happy as fuck.

"100K$/year and you'll be in trouble" -> does anyone on this board KNOW what 100K/year is? That's fuckloads of money. If you invest that kind of money and live modest, you'll be rich by 50.

Jakke PNG · 04-09-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by strobi

You know you made it when people respect you. It's all about respect. I know people who make shitloads of money, are not respected at all and have an ugly fat-assed GF. I know people who make fuck all and have the nicest GF's and are happy as fuck.

Shallow are we?

woj · 04-09-2005, 10:26 AM

It's whatever makes you happy, money is overrated...

KRL · 04-09-2005, 10:29 AM

You've made it when you can take the day off at leisure and do whatever you please.

Steve · 04-09-2005, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

When would you consider someone as having "Made It" in this industry? When they are living nice? Driving a good car?

Do you have to actually make lets say $200K in a year or can you just be on target to do so? Is that enough to have "Made It" in a sense or do you need more?

I am in line to make 3 times the median household income for California the year. I guestimate I will actually do 4 to 5 times that amount. Have I made it or do I still have to prove myself by getting there by years end?

Also, let me just say, this industry kicks ass. Even the biggest dicks on GFY are cooler than mainstream associates.

just keep raising the bar, and striving to acheive new goals
congrats on your success, and I hope you can continue to enjoy even more prosperity in the future

V_RocKs · 04-09-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

just keep raising the bar, and striving to acheive new goals
congrats on your success, and I hope you can continue to enjoy even more prosperity in the future

Raising the bar = sound advice. Originally when I got into this, my goal was to suppliment my income. Basically just add another quarter. Then it became a half and then to double it. Then to leave my day job (which I did). Then to broaden out so that the money didn't fluctuate. Now it is to raise that bar and double the income again by using methods I am not currently using.

One thing that bothers me is seeing someone be OK working 9 to 5 with 8 hours of overtime (6th day or making it 9 to 7 or something) and just plugging along for their 40 to 50K a year. Investing in the 401K and knowing they will most likely never do more for themselves. I have a lot of friends in that boat and I was in it only 2 years ago. Sucks to not be in control of your life.

This industry is kickass... don't ever let anyone tell you differently.

DutchTeenCash · 04-09-2005, 01:34 PM

setting reachable targets making biz plans and doing $200k is nice, but if your happiness is based on that you might wanna rethink imho...

bdld · 04-09-2005, 03:06 PM

you've made it when people look up to you, and you tell others what to do, when all the power is yours.

FelixFlow · 04-09-2005, 03:12 PM

what is the median income in california households ?

Chris · 04-09-2005, 03:14 PM

I knew I made it when I was able to provide for my family
give them what they want
be home when they need me home
and not to have to worry

500k does not mean you made it
hell sometimes even a 100k a year doesnt mean you made it
I am a between 75k-100k a year and I am happy with that.
I feel I have made it.
Made it in life. I am able to provide with out no worrys.

dodger21 · 04-09-2005, 03:17 PM

If you have to start a stupid thread ASKING if you've made it, then you haven't.

04-09-2005, 03:29 PM

You make it when you are comfortable with your life. Besides money, you know you've made it if you can balance a comfortable social life with a thriving career life. You've made it when you can set your mind to do something, and you do it.

I feel I've made it as I have a beautiful fiance, 2 homes, a great car, my health, a college degree, a loving family, and enough projects that if 1 thing goes down, I have plenty of backups.

V_RocKs · 04-09-2005, 05:12 PM

I'd like to quote one of you but everyone has such valid points.

Then I guess I should feel as though I've made it to my first goal. Be in the same mindset as JuzupChris, Shermsshack and JaceXXX. Now that I can provide for my family and feel confident about my income, it is time to set a goal of not getting to deep into work?

triumph · 04-09-2005, 05:22 PM

just curious what is the median household income for California?

triumph · 04-09-2005, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KRL

You've made it when you can take the day off at leisure and do whatever you please.

I have to agree with you on this one!

venus · 04-09-2005, 05:25 PM

Why do you need to prove anything to anyone?

sounds like you are getting caught up in all these fake claims on this board.

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

Have I made it or do I still have to prove myself by getting there by years end?

V_RocKs · 04-10-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by triumph

just curious what is the median household income for California?

$43K is the median household income of California.

wargames · 04-11-2005, 01:58 AM

I guess so.

mrthumbs · 04-11-2005, 02:18 AM

when you can support the lifestyle you want without having to work anymore for at least 20-40 years depending on your age id say you made it.

Not having to worry about cashfeed gives you all the time of the world to truly make it as in enjoyment of life.. finding a good better half etc etc

tradermcduck · 04-11-2005, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

Also, let me just say, this industry kicks ass. Even the biggest dicks on GFY are cooler than mainstream associates.

I agree on that

ytcracker · 04-11-2005, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FelixFlow

what is the median income in california households ?

i was gonna say something applicable in this thread but your sig just captivated me

brb submitting then looking more

4Pics · 04-11-2005, 02:42 AM

Money doesn't make you happy! Tough lesson to learn.

Video-Post · 04-11-2005, 04:00 AM

When you are making enough money to sustain the lifestyle you are comfortable with without having too much work, then you've made it

BoogieCFZ · 04-11-2005, 04:04 AM

I grew up in a family household with 3 kids making less than 25k a year. The year I earned 25k on my own I thought I'd 'made it'.

its all relative honestly.

AVM · 04-11-2005, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Pics

Money doesn't make you happy! Tough lesson to learn.

Anybody who tells you that money is the root of all evil, doesn't fucking have any. They say money can't buy happiness. Look at the fucking smile on my face! Ear to ear baby!

- Boiler Room

http · 04-11-2005, 04:43 AM

Self employed and working in adult. That triples or quadruples your risks at least 3-4 fold compared to a decent corporate job, so you should make *at least* 3-4 X of what you could realistically make in a 9-5 job

Nicky · 04-11-2005, 05:12 AM

its a relative......

I have not "made it" IMO yet though

Theo · 04-11-2005, 05:17 AM

when you have drugs and hookers with you and officers release you, then know you are "made niggaz"

V_RocKs · 04-11-2005, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

when you have drugs and hookers with you and officers release you, then know you are "made niggaz"

Word to my nigga.

04-09-2005, 03:02 AM	#1
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Has someone "Made it" when they... When would you consider someone as having "Made It" in this industry? When they are living nice? Driving a good car? Do you have to actually make lets say $200K in a year or can you just be on target to do so? Is that enough to have "Made It" in a sense or do you need more? I am in line to make 3 times the median household income for California the year. I guestimate I will actually do 4 to 5 times that amount. Have I made it or do I still have to prove myself by getting there by years end? Also, let me just say, this industry kicks ass. Even the biggest dicks on GFY are cooler than mainstream associates.

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kmanrox aka K-Man Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Gutter Posts: 29,292	in my view, you've made it when you've reached your goal... enjoy it for a little bit, then set a higher goal and consider yourself 'havent made it yet' until u hit it, and keep moving up... find new role models, think to yourself... wow i may make xk per yer, thats GREAT... BUT....... this other guy i know makes xk*10 per year... so relatively, you ain't shit, and need to move your ass.... basically you'd have no reason to relax until you outdo Gates... __________________ Crypto HODLr Crypto mining Angel investor

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Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	you know you've made it when you drive one of these: ;) Good work on making the money man. People who work hard always deserve it

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	to me, i have made it, when I want something and I can instantly leave my house and go buy it without using credit to pay it off i am pretty much there now....now, i don't think I coulkd go buy a ferrari or antyhing with what is in my bank account....but in the past year there is nothing that I haven't wanted that i haven't gotten....to me, i have made it...and the only way to go from here is up if I play my cards right I am happy, i have a better marriage than 90% of the other married people I know, I have a nice amount of money in savings, and I have NO debts...

04-09-2005, 07:26 AM	#12
Rui web Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: On icq: 85-483-060 Posts: 9,533	"Made it" for mean is far from beeing only the monetary side of things ;)

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strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	You know you made it when people respect you. It's all about respect. I know people who make shitloads of money, are not respected at all and have an ugly fat-assed GF. I know people who make fuck all and have the nicest GF's and are happy as fuck. "100K$/year and you'll be in trouble" -> does anyone on this board KNOW what 100K/year is? That's fuckloads of money. If you invest that kind of money and live modest, you'll be rich by 50.

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bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	you've made it when people look up to you, and you tell others what to do, when all the power is yours.

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Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	I knew I made it when I was able to provide for my family give them what they want be home when they need me home and not to have to worry 500k does not mean you made it hell sometimes even a 100k a year doesnt mean you made it I am a between 75k-100k a year and I am happy with that. I feel I have made it. Made it in life. I am able to provide with out no worrys. __________________ [email protected]

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04-09-2005, 03:29 PM	#26
shermo Guest Posts: n/a	You make it when you are comfortable with your life. Besides money, you know you've made it if you can balance a comfortable social life with a thriving career life. You've made it when you can set your mind to do something, and you do it. I feel I've made it as I have a beautiful fiance, 2 homes, a great car, my health, a college degree, a loving family, and enough projects that if 1 thing goes down, I have plenty of backups.

04-09-2005, 05:12 PM	#27
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	I'd like to quote one of you but everyone has such valid points. Then I guess I should feel as though I've made it to my first goal. Be in the same mindset as JuzupChris, Shermsshack and JaceXXX. Now that I can provide for my family and feel confident about my income, it is time to set a goal of not getting to deep into work?

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triumph Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,433	just curious what is the median household income for California?

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wargames Kliris Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Posts: 10,423	I guess so. __________________ ICQ 212-115-582 Email Steve at Vas Media Group .com

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mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	when you can support the lifestyle you want without having to work anymore for at least 20-40 years depending on your age id say you made it. Not having to worry about cashfeed gives you all the time of the world to truly make it as in enjoyment of life.. finding a good better half etc etc

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4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	Money doesn't make you happy! Tough lesson to learn.

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Video-Post Selling short ICQ numbers Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NL Posts: 1,118	When you are making enough money to sustain the lifestyle you are comfortable with without having too much work, then you've made it

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BoogieCFZ Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: HELP I AM TRAPPED INSIDE A CHICKEN COOP Posts: 341	I grew up in a family household with 3 kids making less than 25k a year. The year I earned 25k on my own I thought I'd 'made it'. its all relative honestly. __________________ I have a Porn Blog that's actually fun to read. Like it? Link To It.

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http Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,811	Self employed and working in adult. That triples or quadruples your risks at least 3-4 fold compared to a decent corporate job, so you should make at least 3-4 X of what you could realistically make in a 9-5 job

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04-11-2005, 05:17 AM	#42
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	when you have drugs and hookers with you and officers release you, then know you are "made niggaz"