The lifestyle, hobbies, and fun thread.

[mikecarlooch]

This picture I took today represents the Fastlane life to me.

Around 3 years ago I read the millionaire Fastlane and something about the book really hit me. I was into self development books already and I was working a sales job at the time that I really hated. My dreams of becoming an entrepreneur were put to the side in that time because I was blinded by the bonus structure “If only I can get 3 new customers in today, then I will make €600,- or €144k/yr, If I invest that amount in index fun.. ^#*#*# SLAP IN MY FACE.

The MFF gave me the spark again. It then took 1.5 year of mental masturbation and an FTE experience to get really focused.

In the other 1.5 year I set up a business that brought me more income than I could dream of, more potential for further growth, a location independent lifestyle & total freedom in regards of spending budget. (I just don’t really long designer wear and other expensive stuff/experiences people buy).

Together with my girlfriend I traveled around SEA this month while my business continued to operate. I worked maybe 1-3hours everyday, and the sunlight did wonders for our feelings of wellbeing. We decided to move to Portugal after we come back from Asia.

Sometimes I can still be a little bitch that is always complaining, but when I realize how fast everything went I can’t help but say: It wasn’t all that bad. The time of struggle to better your position and get your business off the ground is something that you will cherish after you reach a certain level of succes.

I’m not there yet fully as I basically only had 1 good Fastlane year, but when I look at the skills I acquired last year then I’m fairly confident that I could do it over in less time if I go bankrupt tomorrow.

In the end that’s what this life is about. Developing yourself, striving to become better each day, making money and then doing good things with it.

I’m so unbelievably thankful to @MJ DeMarco for writing your books. And I am maybe even more thankful for the Fastlane community here that motivated me with your progress threads, insightful posts and ‘internet connection’ at times when I felt lonely in my pursuit of Entrepreneurship.

This post got a bit longer than anticipated, but I’m just feeling so goddamn happy right now. All my hard work paid off. And I hope yours will to! Stay strong, grind, laugh & kick a$$ amigo’s!



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Love it.

I go to key west florida every year with family and have always had the dream of going there as a true fastlane entrepreneur.

Just the thought of sitting there after all of the hard work, building and automating the business, sitting at a restaurant getting that ding on my phone that a $1000 order just came in.

The best part.. It feels like it can be real now.. very soon

 

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[Jon822]

This entire thread is our collective "WHY". Love seeing all the amazing experiences made possible by escaping the maze!

 

[Subsonic]

I always thought I was bad at math.

For those not from Germany, the 15 means A+ on the math exam.

Growth mindset and hard work makes it possible.
This is while I am doing business so there's no excuses why others can't do this as well. No reason or need to drop out for a chance at success.

 

[Kak]

In November, for the first time in my life, I started running. I struggled to complete a single mile without walking. I literally started from nothing.

Yesterday, I completed The Woodlands Half-Marathon. It was slow, and I had a bad day, but it's done.

More important was the process of running hundreds of miles in training, which was the real life change that I intend to continue. I also had a great coach, my brother, who basically hung out with me for 13.1 miles yesterday without breaking a sweat.

Looking forward to either a full marathon next year, or a lot faster and easier half.

If I can do this, you can.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

In November, for the first time in my life, I started running. I struggled to complete a single mile without walking. I literally started from nothing.

Yesterday I completed The Woodlands Half Marathon. It was slow, and I had a bad day, but it's done.

More important was the process of running hundreds of miles in training, which was the real life change. That I intend to continue. I also had a great coach, my brother, who basically hung out with me for 13.1 miles yesterday without breaking a sweat.

Looking forward to either a full marathon next year, or a lot faster and easier half.

If I can do this, you can.

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I've moved this to the Lifestyle thread, congrats on the finish!

 

[Runum]

In November, for the first time in my life, I started running. I struggled to complete a single mile without walking. I literally started from nothing.

Yesterday, I completed The Woodlands Half-Marathon. It was slow, and I had a bad day, but it's done.

More important was the process of running hundreds of miles in training, which was the real life change that I intend to continue. I also had a great coach, my brother, who basically hung out with me for 13.1 miles yesterday without breaking a sweat.

Looking forward to either a full marathon next year, or a lot faster and easier half.

If I can do this, you can.

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Impressive! I hope to walk a 5k this year. Congrats Kak.

 

[Antifragile]

Evening walk … some days are just nice

 

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[Timmy C]

Got Promoted at BJJ, such a tough day. My coach makes you earn it that's for sure.
I was in the middle of the mat for 2 1/2 hours with no break at all, and one fresh opponent after another being sent after me lol.

 

[Ing]

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I always thought I was bad at math.

For those not from Germany, the 15 means A+ on the math exam.

Growth mindset and hard work makes it possible.
This is while I am doing business so there's no excuses why others can't do this as well. No reason or need to drop out for a chance at success.

Wow! I had one word different to my teachers script and got the 14 only. So 15 is really good!

 

[MJ DeMarco]

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: BUCKET LIST ITEM—It only took me 35+ years but I finally saw Journey in concert (VIP 9th row center!) IMO, one of the best rock bands to ever play in the last century. Two band members are in their 70s and its amazing that they could still put on quite a show.

It was sold out and I'm sure every one of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s felt like we were instantly transported into a TIME MACHINE. Side note: Achieving your bucket list items should be within your control, so I got lucky on this one that a band from yesteryear still was willing and able to share their talent with the world.

I'll never see Van Halen. :-(

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1769043122733097173

 

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[Runum]

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: BUCKET LIST ITEM—It only took me 35+ years but I finally saw Journey in concert (VIP 9th row center!) IMO, one of the best rock bands to ever play in the last century. Two band members are in their 70s and its amazing that they could still put on quite a show.

It was sold out and I'm sure every one of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s felt like we were instantly transported into a TIME MACHINE. Side note: Achieving your bucket list items should be within your control, so I got lucky on this one that a band from yesteryear still was willing and able to share their talent with the world.

I'll never see Van Halen.

Journey is cool. Styx still does a good show too.

 

[Sirrom]

Visiting suppliers of my new energy storage battery brand in China. Amazing to see the scale of these operations. It inspires me to the bone. There is so much possible in the world guys!!

 

[Johnny boy]

Case of the Mondays

 

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[Johnny boy]

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Visiting suppliers of my new energy storage battery brand in China. Amazing to see the scale of these operations. It inspires me to the bone. There is so much possible in the world guys!!

That pic has no business going so unbelievably hard

 

[Subsonic]

Final week of my school life.
We are dressing with a theme every day of this week.
Today's was pj's.
Can you find subsonic in this picture, who though the theme was something different ?
As an excuse I kept saying "Vampire's don't sleep" when others asked if those were my pj's.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

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Final week of my school life.
We are dressing with a theme every day of this week.
Today's was pj's.
Can you find subsonic in this picture, who though the theme was something different ?
As an excuse I kept saying "Vampire's don't sleep" when others asked if those were my pj's.

In black in the top hat, near the far right?

 

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[Subsonic]

In black in the top hat, near the far right?

Yep, spot on.

 

[Matt Sun]

I went to Sevilla for the first time in my life, such a nice place even Anakin Skywalker liked it !









There was a Flamenco show right there, Flamenco it's amazing:



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[NervesOfSteel]

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I always thought I was bad at math.

For those not from Germany, the 15 means A+ on the math exam.

Growth mindset and hard work makes it possible.
This is while I am doing business so there's no excuses why others can't do this as well. No reason or need to drop out for a chance at success.

Great Going!

 

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[piano]

Happy April's Fools!

I, @Spenny and @constant have been playing a game called Lethal Company and think you might find it really funny.

It's also edited by me, so please consider an upvote if you found it entertaining : )

Oh and before we start, a foreword by Spenny!

The game is a high-stress horror game; if you die, you're out of the round, and if you all die, you lose all of your loot. The stakes are high, and alongside that, you have monsters chasing after you, trying to kill you. Any death or injury can cost you the game. Be advised that there will be a lot of swearing and screaming. Enjoy!

View: https://youtu.be/7pcT6cj5y0g?si=OXmq2V5c4KBWxFnm

 

[Johnny boy]

Jiu Jitsu tourney. First one. Lost to the gold medalist on points. I’ll be back.

 

[JunkBoxJoey_JBJ]

1. Went for a drive
2. Mexican restaurant
3. Margarita

Nope - it is not... (we just found her parked in the street)


@MJ DeMarco

 

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[BizyDad]

1. Went for a drive
2. Mexican restaurant
3. Margarita

Nope - it is not... (we just found her parked in the street)

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@MJ DeMarco

Live free or die. Perfect tagline.

 

[SDE]

Jiu Jitsu tourney. First one. Lost to the gold medalist on points. I’ll be back.

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I'm going to show this to my barber.

''Look at this. Can you do that?"'

 

[Sirrom]

I just had the best flight of my life. Together with my best friend we flew from Dubai to Amsterdam in Emirates first class.

The experience was unbelievably comfortable. I also got these slippers that are amazing. I am so full of all the food

 

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[Sirrom]

Looking cool man. First rep in. You’ll smash them next time

Jiu Jitsu tourney. First one. Lost to the gold medalist on points. I’ll be back.

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[amp0193]

The experience was unbelievably comfortable. I also got these slippers that are amazing. I am so full of all the food

Was this one of the flights where you get to take a shower on the plane?

 

[Ravens_Shadow]

As of late I've restored my ferrari to the point where it has no mechanical issues and I've been driving the shit out of it. Taking it out to a car meet tomorrow and just enjoy the day with it!

 

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[ZackerySprague]

Perks of the job. The outdoors looks amazing. After working non-stop these past few years I hardly made the choice to get out. Moments like these makes it worth it.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Great on you @ZackerySprague for being in the moment and the perspective.

You don't see any riots, homeless encampments, drug deals going down, poop on the sidewalk, graffiti, and any threat of getting mugged --- looks pretty awesome to me!