Jon Payne of Western Air Enterprises

'Flight Instructor'

Jon is someone who always had a very clear vision of what he was going to do when he retired. I am always inspired by someone who lives into such a vivid future. So I'm especially pleased that Jon is one of the 50 entrepreneurs profiled my upcoming book. I've known Jon for 5 years, and as long as I've known him, he's always talked about the day he'll be making a living doing what he loves (flying). Jon's passion is aviation, and he shares this with anyone who has the desire as a flight instructor. He's now a proud partner in the school where he first did his 'discovery' flight almost 8 years ago!

Jon's ditched the corporate world and his 'living the dream' - he doesn't feel like he's worked a single day since he started. If what you get to do 7 days a week pays the bills and doesn't feel like work, you've arrived.

One of the most impactful things he left me with at the end our interview: "If you woke up and were told it was the last day of your life, would you go into work?" He's doing what he loves now, so his answer is yes!