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This is going to be pure execution, updated with all my progress along the way. I intend to keep the thread going for as long as possible. I consider it me leaving a seed trail for newer people to the Fastlane journey. Not just any seed trail though, a money tree seed trail.
How I got here.
If you're starting out, I was like you at one point. Enamored with the Fastlane and its ideas, completely confused on how to get started and make it into an actual reality. I wanted things right now, today, tomorrow, this week, fast, quickly, instantly, instant gratification. It doesn't take long to realize that it just doesn't work like that. Maybe it can in some instances, but I'm no longer interested in lottery-type events. I want the sure thing. There is 100% a sure way to get to your Fastlane goals, but it just takes time.
It takes time & lots of being in 'the process', here was mine: GOLD! How I Got Hired As A Software Engineer Without A College Degree
Where I'm at up until this point.
I'm not where I want to be yet, and quite frankly I don't think I'll ever get there. I'm always evolving and growing as a person. My goals change. I'm 28 years old, (29 in April 2020). I'll always be building something in some form or fashion my entire life. Mainly because I enjoy it.
I've never wanted to make a lump sum and retire. I'm more interested in seeing how far I can push myself. I realized building wealth is literally a real-life monopoly game and I love the process. When I was a bit younger I wanted a billion-dollar company, that still excites me but it's not what I'm after anymore. Now I'm after being a complete person living my version Fastlane.
My version of Fastlane will change over time, as it should. This is a journey riddled with hard times. I'm grateful for those hard times, it wasn't action faking and wantrepreneur-ism, it was the process. It was learning day-in and day-out. I'd regularly check my bank account in those first few years and see negative balances. As a matter of fact, here's an image of my bank account balance from March 2018 (less than 2 years ago).
Here's my F*ck This Event:
Less than two years ago: negative $164
Less than two years later from that moment: GOLD! First Fastlane Month, Feels Amazing! $65,000+ Revenue Pre-Tax
My Goals and where I'm headed.
With 2020 upon us and the entire '20s as a decade, it's got me in a cathartic, writing state. It's made me want to write my goals out and continue this journey in public so I can help others chart a path.
Well, this is meant to be a progress thread and I intend to make it an epic one. So let's talk about goals...
Fastlane isn't just about the money to me, it's about a Fastlane life all-around. Everything firing on all-cylinders, It's taken me a bit to get here, but mentally I'm in Untouchable, BEAST MODE. I expect 2020 to be a break-out year for me far beyond what I've already done. I'm going to document the process as I go.
1) Money/Business Goals (Software)- Average $30k per month by EOY.
3) Living/Lifestyle - I'll peel back the curtain as much as people want me to on this. I'm making efforts to start to enjoy my living scenario and I know that will be an upgrade that'll happen over time. I put myself in a position to succeed a couple of years back by moving back home to the girlfriends' parents' house (drastically lowering expenses). With the sole intention to live like I didn't want to until I can afford to actually live better and be in a position to help those around me.
4) Real Estate
I'm always learning, reading and researching deals. I knew nothing about real estate 2 years ago. Now I know that I would like to be involved in multi-family complexes. I don't have a super defined goal just yet. But I'm committing myself right here and right now to invest in a 3-6 unit property by the end of 2020 and will report back on my process from start to finish on how it went.
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I intend to update the thread within a day or two to kick it off and then every 2 weeks after that.
Feel free to ask questions or comment. However, please don't DM me questions that could be placed in the thread where an answer can benefit many people. If you do, I'll simply respond "add to thread". Please respect others as much as you respect your own journey.
Let the games begin.
How I got here.
If you're starting out, I was like you at one point. Enamored with the Fastlane and its ideas, completely confused on how to get started and make it into an actual reality. I wanted things right now, today, tomorrow, this week, fast, quickly, instantly, instant gratification. It doesn't take long to realize that it just doesn't work like that. Maybe it can in some instances, but I'm no longer interested in lottery-type events. I want the sure thing. There is 100% a sure way to get to your Fastlane goals, but it just takes time.
It takes time & lots of being in 'the process', here was mine: GOLD! How I Got Hired As A Software Engineer Without A College Degree
Where I'm at up until this point.
I'm not where I want to be yet, and quite frankly I don't think I'll ever get there. I'm always evolving and growing as a person. My goals change. I'm 28 years old, (29 in April 2020). I'll always be building something in some form or fashion my entire life. Mainly because I enjoy it.
I've never wanted to make a lump sum and retire. I'm more interested in seeing how far I can push myself. I realized building wealth is literally a real-life monopoly game and I love the process. When I was a bit younger I wanted a billion-dollar company, that still excites me but it's not what I'm after anymore. Now I'm after being a complete person living my version Fastlane.
My version of Fastlane will change over time, as it should. This is a journey riddled with hard times. I'm grateful for those hard times, it wasn't action faking and wantrepreneur-ism, it was the process. It was learning day-in and day-out. I'd regularly check my bank account in those first few years and see negative balances. As a matter of fact, here's an image of my bank account balance from March 2018 (less than 2 years ago).
Here's my F*ck This Event:
Less than two years ago: negative $164
Less than two years later from that moment: GOLD! First Fastlane Month, Feels Amazing! $65,000+ Revenue Pre-Tax
My Goals and where I'm headed.
With 2020 upon us and the entire '20s as a decade, it's got me in a cathartic, writing state. It's made me want to write my goals out and continue this journey in public so I can help others chart a path.
Well, this is meant to be a progress thread and I intend to make it an epic one. So let's talk about goals...
Fastlane isn't just about the money to me, it's about a Fastlane life all-around. Everything firing on all-cylinders, It's taken me a bit to get here, but mentally I'm in Untouchable, BEAST MODE. I expect 2020 to be a break-out year for me far beyond what I've already done. I'm going to document the process as I go.
1) Money/Business Goals (Software)- Average $30k per month by EOY.
- Money Tree #1: Niche website getting 100,000 visits per month.
- Money Tree #2: Will reveal in another thread (part 2) as it has nothing do with money tree #1.
- Job Income: Intend to keep until it no longer makes sense to stay. Will calculate based on time spent vs value received.
3) Living/Lifestyle - I'll peel back the curtain as much as people want me to on this. I'm making efforts to start to enjoy my living scenario and I know that will be an upgrade that'll happen over time. I put myself in a position to succeed a couple of years back by moving back home to the girlfriends' parents' house (drastically lowering expenses). With the sole intention to live like I didn't want to until I can afford to actually live better and be in a position to help those around me.
4) Real Estate
I'm always learning, reading and researching deals. I knew nothing about real estate 2 years ago. Now I know that I would like to be involved in multi-family complexes. I don't have a super defined goal just yet. But I'm committing myself right here and right now to invest in a 3-6 unit property by the end of 2020 and will report back on my process from start to finish on how it went.
-----------------------------
I intend to update the thread within a day or two to kick it off and then every 2 weeks after that.
Feel free to ask questions or comment. However, please don't DM me questions that could be placed in the thread where an answer can benefit many people. If you do, I'll simply respond "add to thread". Please respect others as much as you respect your own journey.
Let the games begin.
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