Let’s face it, most successful companies were started by people who had nine to five jobs and fostered their entrepreneurial skills at home . A job isn’t holding you back. It should be the fuel that will keep your dreams alive while you start to build your amazing business. If you didn’t have that paycheck coming in, you’d be out trying to raise the money you need rather than focusing on the game plan. So think of your job as a steady partner, there to help you through until you’re ready to make the transition.

Yes, a job is a time sucker. You are forced to spend at least 40 hours a week on something that isn’t your number one priority. But let’s break down the numbers and see just how much extra time you have to be an entrepreneur.

There are roughly 168 hours in a week. You spend 40 at your job, maybe you’re lucky and get 56 hours for sleep, you’re still left with 72 hours. USE IT! That’s 72 hours you can use to keep planning to build your business. Find ways to maximize your time.