I am 54 years old, and I realize that makes me an outsider in this forum and perhaps – who knows? – even the oldest contributor. I mean, MJ writes in his book that the fastlane has the purpose of being able to experience real wealth when one is young and fit, and not have to wait until one is in his fifties or sixties… I am a good example of a life-long slowlaner, having tried for all my life to fulfil the expectations of the slowlane creed. In between I had my attempts to break out, but they were feeble and lacked conviction and commitment.
Having said that, I love MJ’s book, and after reading it and studying t, I said to myself, what the heck, I am still healthy and fit, I feel young, why not start over now? And why not become an example that the fastlane can provide a roadmap out of wage slavery and into real wealth – family, fitness, and freedom – even for the “elderly?”
What resonated deeply with me were MJ’s explanations of the concepts of responsibility and accountability. I recognized that I assumed responsibility all the time without holding myself accountable. I intend to change that.
One other thing that really impressed me is the concept of “don’t follow your passion, follow the process.” Cool! How liberating that is.
Soooooo… I intend to switch to the fastlane. I am not yet sure how I wlll proceed, but after reading through a couple of great threads I have the feeling that this forum will help me focus on the essentials, get off my butt and start engaging with the world, but on different terms than my slowlane life so far. I will report. And I hope that someday I will be able to give something back to this forum and all the people who make it such a treasure of practical wisdom.
Having said that, I love MJ’s book, and after reading it and studying t, I said to myself, what the heck, I am still healthy and fit, I feel young, why not start over now? And why not become an example that the fastlane can provide a roadmap out of wage slavery and into real wealth – family, fitness, and freedom – even for the “elderly?”
What resonated deeply with me were MJ’s explanations of the concepts of responsibility and accountability. I recognized that I assumed responsibility all the time without holding myself accountable. I intend to change that.
One other thing that really impressed me is the concept of “don’t follow your passion, follow the process.” Cool! How liberating that is.
Soooooo… I intend to switch to the fastlane. I am not yet sure how I wlll proceed, but after reading through a couple of great threads I have the feeling that this forum will help me focus on the essentials, get off my butt and start engaging with the world, but on different terms than my slowlane life so far. I will report. And I hope that someday I will be able to give something back to this forum and all the people who make it such a treasure of practical wisdom.
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