I’m 38 and I left my old job which was for a mortgage company in the UK about 4 years ago. I was there 7 years and it sucked the life out of me whilst I was saving money to throw at a deposit for a house with a man I no longer I loved, so I left him and then went traveling for nine months with absolutely no plan of where I would live or what I would do on my return. Travelling was fun, I studied yoga, lived in a ski resort for a bit, went to Asia, the usual cliche stuff that felt very needed at the time.
When the money started to run short I came home, rented a room from a friend, ended up back in an office which didn’t last long thank god and of course I got cozy with someone new who I am happy with now.
I’ve always loved languages and enjoyed teaching, so I teach English to Chinese kids five days a week for about 4 hours, it’s fun and I’m told I’m good at it. I don’t have another job, apart from I help my partner run his gym. Top of my list is that I maintain some freedom, I want all of my work to be done remotely. Although I enjoy teaching its not a long term plan. It just doesn’t pay enough and to do it full time would take the fun away. If something is going to be NOT fun, it needs to be worthwhile in the long term.
I don’t have a solution to a problem that I can make a business out of right now, but I need to get started on something to at least learn by doing and If I can actually make some extra money that would be a bonus as I’m pretty skint right now and feeling the pressure. Perhaps it might lead somewhere or inspire me in another worthwhile direction. I have started setting up a Shopify store selling women’s clothes and swimwear, it’s not yet live though. I have a foundation degree in photography and design, a keen interest in style and I worked in retail for a little bit of time a few years ago. I’ve studied a little about marketing and read some stuff on e-commerce over the past eighteen months. I read some other business titles too, but these two were the best and I didn't even make a dent hardly on a Tony Robbins title (what an utter bellend!) before I found MJ's books via Alux.
I kind of feel like I initiated this change I’m in when I left my old job four years ago now and I haven’t yet finished off or got back on track so to speak and now and I’m two years off 40 with very little to my name. Suggestions, advice, and input are all welcome. I'm pretty excited to be here.
When the money started to run short I came home, rented a room from a friend, ended up back in an office which didn’t last long thank god and of course I got cozy with someone new who I am happy with now.
I’ve always loved languages and enjoyed teaching, so I teach English to Chinese kids five days a week for about 4 hours, it’s fun and I’m told I’m good at it. I don’t have another job, apart from I help my partner run his gym. Top of my list is that I maintain some freedom, I want all of my work to be done remotely. Although I enjoy teaching its not a long term plan. It just doesn’t pay enough and to do it full time would take the fun away. If something is going to be NOT fun, it needs to be worthwhile in the long term.
I don’t have a solution to a problem that I can make a business out of right now, but I need to get started on something to at least learn by doing and If I can actually make some extra money that would be a bonus as I’m pretty skint right now and feeling the pressure. Perhaps it might lead somewhere or inspire me in another worthwhile direction. I have started setting up a Shopify store selling women’s clothes and swimwear, it’s not yet live though. I have a foundation degree in photography and design, a keen interest in style and I worked in retail for a little bit of time a few years ago. I’ve studied a little about marketing and read some stuff on e-commerce over the past eighteen months. I read some other business titles too, but these two were the best and I didn't even make a dent hardly on a Tony Robbins title (what an utter bellend!) before I found MJ's books via Alux.
I kind of feel like I initiated this change I’m in when I left my old job four years ago now and I haven’t yet finished off or got back on track so to speak and now and I’m two years off 40 with very little to my name. Suggestions, advice, and input are all welcome. I'm pretty excited to be here.
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
