One of my favorite parts of the Quitter Conference is when my wife Jenny joins me on stage for a special Q&A.

I love it because, at that point, the idea of chasing a dream as a couple is no longer just a theory. It’s a reality. Jenny doesn’t pull punches and tells everyone the things we did well and the things we totally bombed. (And by we, most of the time it was me!)

So, in the middle of the last conference, someone raised their hand and asked a great question. Here is what they said,

“How do I get my wife to support me in my dream?”

Jenny, without missing a beat, said three words:

“Income is good.”

That was it. There was no need to add anything to the statement. She didn’t drop the mic like Eminem at the end of 8 mile, but she might as well have. The crowd erupted into laughter and clapping and I said, “If you’re going to tweet anything from the conference, those are three words worth tweeting.”

If you want your spouse, whether a husband or a wife, to support you, income is good. Work hard, work diligently, start showing that you’re not trying to bankrupt your family with this dream. You’re being patient and deliberate. You’re working three jobs on the side. You’re freelancing at night. You’re not throwing a grenade of craziness into your spouse’s stability and security.

Or in other words,

“Income is good.”

Question:
What other things could you do to get your spouse to support you?