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May 13, 2021

Independence

A good friend came to visit me a few years ago. Near the end of his trip he said “you’ve proven that it can be done.”

I wasn’t sure what he meant so he clarified “you’ve proven you don’t need a gym partner to workout and you don’t need a job to get paid… you can do it all yourself.”

I was proud to hear that. Especially coming from a guy I’ve looked up to my entire life.

I am proud to be independent. At this point I’ve pulled off more personal independence than I ever thought possible.

  • Self-Employment. I haven’t had a 9–5 job in thirteen years now. Since 2008 my income has come from a mixture of creativity, risk and hard work.
  • Working out. After having a personal trainer for a few years I started barbell training by myself at the gym. Now I workout by myself at home.
  • Cooking meals. I cook almost all of my meals. I don’t need a dinner date, a chef or even a pizza delivery driver.
  • Being single. I’ve been single for so long it’s hard to imagine dating or living with someone. I’m pretty content by myself. Maybe not forever, but for now it works pretty well.
  • Independent music. I write, record, mix, master and release my own music. These days I play all the instruments. I design my own album artwork and make my own videos.

The Independent Life isn’t for everyone. Some people don’t want this lifestyle at all and there is nothing wrong with that.

But if you’re like me and your dream is to someday become completely independent from the world around you.

I just want you to know that it’s possible.

Malan Darras is a singer, musician and blogger. He is also one of the top affiliate marketers in the world. Malan writes, records and releases his own music and is founder of the popular marketing forum MadSociety.

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  1. Red says

    May 14, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    I quit native ads after losing 5k, currently recalibrating to hopefully get better results. Anyway, “carry you away” was such a standout for me on your album cowboy! currently on repeat!

    Reply
    • Malan Darras says

      May 14, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks you for listening Red. The album in on repeat in a lot of places it seems… how cool? And good luck with your next shot at the online stuff.

      Reply
  2. Alice McKeon says

    May 14, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    Mr. Darras you are an inspiration. Thanks again for writing back. This way is not mine but I have another way in mind. You have made the gift of yourself a blessing even to those for whom affiliate business is not a possibility quite yet. May you continue to prosper. Stay safe. Smiles, Alice

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    • Malan Darras says

      May 14, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you Alice. And good luck with your way ✌️

      Reply
  3. Ahmed says

    May 14, 2021 at 3:26 am

    Love it! You’ve always been such an inspiration for me! I’m also on my way to Independence
    (btw I didn’t get an Email notification for this post, just letting you know)

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    • Malan Darras says

      May 14, 2021 at 7:09 am

      Stick with it Ahmed. (ps – email should come out today)

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      • Ahmed says

        May 14, 2021 at 1:38 pm

        Thank you! Will definitely stick with it!
        (The email came through a couple hours later!)

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