The Real Reason You Haven’t Started Earning Residual Income Yet (And How to Change That)
If you’ve been circling the idea of earning residual income for a while but haven’t actually started, you’re not alone. In fact, most people who are curious about building this kind of freedom never get past the research stage. They scroll, they save posts, they maybe even sign up for a webinar or two… but when it comes to actually taking action, they freeze.
So what’s really stopping you? Spoiler: it’s not time, and it’s not money.
Let’s dig into the real reasons you haven’t started earning residual income yet – and what you can do to change that.
1. You’re Waiting for the “Perfect Time”
Life is busy. Work, family, kids, commitments – it’s easy to tell yourself you’ll get started once things “calm down.” The truth is, that day rarely comes. There will always be something else competing for your time and energy.
What changes things is recognising that you don’t need huge amounts of free time to begin. Residual income is built on small, consistent actions. Even 20–30 minutes a day can compound into something powerful over time.
Shift to make: Stop waiting for the perfect time. Instead, decide that now is the right time to start.
2. You Think You Need to Know Everything First
So many people hold back because they believe they’re not ready yet; they don’t know enough, they haven’t done enough training, they need to understand the whole business model inside out before they start.
But here’s the thing: residual income is learned through doing. You’ll never have all the answers upfront, and you don’t need to. The best way to build confidence is to take one small step, then the next.
Shift to make: Give yourself permission to start imperfectly. Progress comes from movement, not from endless preparation.
3. Deep Down, It’s About Worthiness
This is the big one. Many people secretly hold the belief that making money in a way that feels easy, sustainable, or even enjoyable isn’t something they’re worthy of. We’ve been conditioned to believe that income should equal hard work and long hours.
Residual income breaks that mould and that can trigger resistance. If you’re telling yourself you’re “not ready,” “not the type,” “not capable,” or you’ve worried about what people will think of you, what you’re really saying is that you don’t feel worthy of creating that freedom.
Shift to make: Reconnect with your self-worth. You are just as deserving of freedom, time, and financial stability as anyone else. When you claim that truth, opportunities open up.
So… How Do You Change This?
The first step is awareness. Noticing the beliefs and excuses that are really holding you back. From there, it’s about taking one simple step forward. Not a huge leap, not an overwhelming action plan. Just one step.
For some, that might be reaching out to learn more. For others, it’s watching a short presentation that explains how residual income works. For you it might be pressing the button and signing up for that thing you’ve been thinking about. The key is to move from “thinking about it” to “doing something about it.”
Your Next Step
If you’ve been almost ready for a while, consider this your sign. Residual income isn’t about luck or perfect timing, it’s about choosing to begin.
👉 I’m currently mentoring one person a month inside my team to help them start building their own stream of residual income. If you’re curious, message me and we’ll set up a chat.
Because here’s the truth: the only thing standing between you and the freedom you want is the decision to start.
