How to Retire in 12 Months

And now for something completely different!

Although I personally focus on the web, lifestyle design comes in many forms and I took some time recently to interview Christine Cronau who created her own low maintenance income through the property market.

I was very inspired in the interview and her perspective is deliciously uncomplicated…

You created your financial freedom through property, but this wasn’t your profession. What motivated you to make the change? Did you know what you were doing when you started?

I was motivated to make a change because I wasn’t happy at work.  I loved the (more…)

Posted on October 12, 2011 in Dream Lifestyle, Escaping the Rat Race, Low Maintenance Income (Tags: Christine Cronau, Creating Wealth, Interviews with successful people, Lifestyle Choices, Success Mindset) 6 Comments

Many people who have a job would rather have their own business; no surprises here! The amount of people willing or confident enough to start a business while they are working is much less. Everyone has their reasons, however if your reason is fear of the unknown, here are a few tips that will help you on your way…

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Posted on May 12, 2011 in Dream Lifestyle, Escaping the Rat Race, Low Maintenance Income (Tags: Internet business, Lifestyle, Low Maintenance Income, passive income, start a business, Success Mindset) 12 Comments

Today is THE day, the grand finale, the day that I have been working towards. On December 12 2009 I posted my first video blog sharing the plan for this project. I was excited (and nervous) and didn’t know what to expect.

I have had a total change of perspective however in the last few weeks having experienced (more…)

Posted on December 12, 2010 in Dream Lifestyle, Goals, Low Maintenance Income, Retirement, Where are we at? (Tags: Appreciate your family, Retirement, Updates) 17 Comments

For the last few weeks I have been getting real about what I am committed to in life and I am finding it a little uncomfortable. I find that my ideals and passions conflict with the mainstream corporate ideals that paid my bills for many years of my life.

Recently I realised that four years after leaving my last job that I have become (more…)

Posted on June 29, 2010 in Creating a Product, Low Maintenance Income, Where are we at? (Tags: Low Maintenance Income, passive income, Training Course) 8 Comments

Dictionary.com defines “Retirement” as the removal or withdrawal from service, office, or business.

My “retirement” will be defined by my financial ability to withdraw from service, office or business. This is what I consider financial freedom.

Whether or not I choose to stop working will (more…)

Posted on December 13, 2009 in Goals, Low Maintenance Income, Retirement (Tags: Goals, Low Maintenance Income, Retirement) 8 Comments