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From the Desk of John Rourke – February 16th, 2017

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The subject of secondary income streams is often a hot topic. In a volatile economy where the median income today is just approaching that which it was in the 50’s – preparing for financial loss is prudent.  Since starting ModernSurvivalOnline back in 2010 income via advertising and affiliate sales has ranged from nothing to like having a part-time job(pretty much what it was). I sold MSO over a year ago after being totally burnt out and really not sure where to take it. The desire to express my opinions on matters and participate in a community of like-minded folks never changed – thus this website.

As I evaluate my own life and goals at 47 years old I want more. Worked at the same place for 19 years. Good pay and good benefits along with a decent amount of freedom I cannot complain much. Well – maybe a little. It is really not what I want to do. The kids are getting older, I’m getting grayer, and if a change is going to be made time is running short.

This leads me to now – and I mean right now. While I cannot afford to just up and quit my job and become a Chippendale dancer(though they keep calling) I can pursue that which I really enjoy. If I could snap my fingers and find myself making a living doing something it would be internet marketing & business. I just flat-out enjoy it.

What this means is an expansion of this website – as well as others. Beyond possible monetary gains expanding the community and reaching out to more people would be fantastic. Don’t expect anything major right away. Hey – if I had never written this you’d hardly notice.

The one negative I expect to hear and I can understand is venturing out into social media more. It is required to reach my goals and is certainly the opposite of “going gray“. At this point my existence is well beyond “known”.  If I am to try to make a difference in a movement to take back this country and spread the word of freedom, patriotism, and preparedness gray likely isn’t likely the right color.

So – good – no GREAT things are planned upcoming. Stay tuned.

Rourke

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12 Comments

      1. 3rdMan says:

        I still check in over at MSO, but I did take them to task for not fact checking an article they posted just recently. I check your new site daily just FYI. I think I stumbled on to your new site because you posted on another blog and I followed the link back here!!!

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  2. rcoh says:

    Yeah who ever you sold it too it isn’t even close to what it was. Sad really. As far as expanding this one you have now go for it! I look forward to your posts everyday. So please continue them.

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  3. David says:

    Over the last few years I notice that you have a great philosophy and are consistent. You also have an agreeable way of presenting your (and mostly my) views.while making good points. Salient. Best of luck with your new effort – hope you have the greatest success.

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  4. joyce says:

    Looking forward to your developing pursuits JR. Seems as one grows in wisdom/age some opportunities decrease. (The old “to choose one thing is to NOT choose another” especially comes into play.) But, if one is deliberate and aware, there are many opportunities to expand into. Glad you are keeping your options open and growing….keep going….gray is optional.

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  5. shiloh1973 says:

    this is totally off topic, but I think “older” people should know. Mt husband passed away 20 years ago. I will be 62 in May and applied for Social Security last week. I got a call from SS and the guy asked why I was not taking my husband’s instead of mine. I assumed that I worked 20 years longer I would receive more money on my earnings. Not so. I will get $336.00 more from my husbands. Also according to him, I could have filed at the age of 60, because of my husbands death!! This info is not anywhere on the SS website and no one told me! If this is info you do not want here, please delete. As we get older we must all know what is available to us. We worked for it and we paid into it. I have been really struggling for the last two years. Things are looking up for me. You still have time to go for what you want JR. Do it and don’t look back!

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  7. Jibbs says:

    Rourke, I wish you the best of luck in any and everything you do, and I look forward to any expansion here. You have a great talent to communicate with others. I loved MSO when you had it, and after the others took over, I had no idea what they were doing. It took me a bit of searching to find you here, as the email you sent when leaving MSO would never connect for me.

    I think the more you advance, the more all of us here do, I sometimes find myself in the same spot you are in. I like my job and I’ve been here since we left Chicago for southern rural Missouri 6 1/2 year’s ago, but I’ve been doing it (hauling milk & raw milk) for 30+ year’s along with being a journeyman carpenter. I have plenty of freedom, time for family and taking care of the home. But then there are days that can last 18 hour’s and that is when the weeks are long and no time to even think.

    Thank you again for all you do for each and everyone of us.

    Jibbs

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  8. Lightning says:

    JR I wish you the best !!! You are very devoted and talented. ( besides the dancing-grin!!) Its important to follow ones passion. It is also important to be able to have a decent level of income .Sounds like you are well balanced in your pursuits.
    Shiloh-thanks for the inf. I also was able to take my husbands SS at 62 as he made more than I did in my lifetime. (He is living) .They base it on a percentage I think.
    I dont as much as he does but its more than mine alone would be.
    John P and family got hit with a micro burst/tornado please keep his family in your prayers-they are ok but had some damage. Lightning

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  9. goingray58 says:

    JR
    If you can’t be Gray then be Red, White and Blue. You certainly are that.
    Everybody deserves a shot. As you know personally I am a few years ahead of you. That feeling I hear you expressing came a little earlier for me than 47, but it comes to everyone eventually. Seems to hit guys harder than girls but not always. For me, I looked back at what I had accomplished, compared to the view of what I “intended” and they didn’t match … Which is irritating, motivating etc etc .. That made me look forward with an eye to what I had left and what I could do with it. The first half was all about family and stability for family for the most part and that is what Dads do. Moms too.. but i can’t speak to how moms see it, since I’m not a mom. It had a tendency to make me antsy and want to get in a big hurry. (I handled the midlife thing differently than some of my peers, better I think.. we’ll leave that thought there). Add to that, you and everyone eventually determines what they are willing to accept, and what they are not. A line in the sand so to speak. We and most of us here stand on the same side of that line for the most part I think.
    There is a huge difference in a JOB and a PROFESSION.. the roots of the words are just very different. basics.. JOB = Money, PROFESSION = Passion.
    You are knowledgeable, and smart, dancer ? maybe not :).
    Choosing to be out front is a risk you are willing to take obviously. Try as I might I can’t keep my mouth shut when I get going on some of the idiocy I see and read.. You know that as does anyone whose read or known me. So right there with you..
    Let me know what I can do, if anything and Godspeed and bless your endeavors for you and for all of us.
    GG58

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