Life at $140K — January 9, 2026
Today was one of those days that sits heavy on you.
In real life, my day honestly sucked. And the truth is, if I were making $140,000 a year, it wouldn’t have. Not even close.
I worked extremely hard at FedEx tonight—physically demanding work, mentally draining, and completely exhausting. What bothered me most wasn’t even the labor itself. It was hearing titles spoken out loud. Hearing people addressed as “GM” while I was at my main gig. Hearing where others stand, and being reminded—audibly—where I currently do not.
That part hit harder than I expected.
If I were making $140K a year, I wouldn’t have been at FedEx tonight. I wouldn’t have been carrying that weight. I wouldn’t have been bothered by titles because I wouldn’t need a second job to stay afloat. And I damn sure would have been home.
I would have been home on a Friday night—where I actually wanted to be.
I miss my kids. I miss being around them consistently, watching them grow in real time instead of catching moments in between shifts. I miss sitting with them, laughing, doing nothing important at all—because those moments are important. I miss being present.
I miss just being home with my wife too. Talking. Doing something simple. Being in the same space without being mentally drained or counting hours.
If I made $140,000 a year, tonight would’ve looked different. I’d be home, chilling. The kids might fend for themselves like they usually do—making their own food. Or maybe I’d grab them something. Maybe I’d help them cook. Maybe we’d just figure it out together. The point is, I’d have the option. I’d have the flexibility. I’d have the peace.
Right now, there’s just a lot on my mind.
It’s weighing on me.
But this is exactly why this series exists. This is why I’m documenting this. Not to complain—but to be honest about the gap between where I am and where I’m going. Because $140K isn’t about luxury for me. It’s about presence. It’s about choice. It’s about being home on a Friday night when you want to be.
And I’m not there yet.
But I’m building toward it.
Weekly $140K Progress Check
Every week, I’m focused on closing the gap between where I am and where I’m going.
Current Baseline: ~$90,000/year
Target: $140,000+
Gap: ~$50,000
This week’s focus:
- Strengthening my position for higher-compensation operations leadership roles
- Actively building income streams tied to my real-world experience (operations, logistics, systems)
- Continuing to document the journey through Wealthbuilderz as a long-term asset
No shortcuts. No lottery thinking.
Just consistent execution until the numbers change.
This isn’t about imagining a better life—it’s about building one, week by week.
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