How to Retire in 12 Months

I have been doing a book & family tour of NZ and time has slowed to a leisurely, wholesome pace – I seem to be having lots of adventures and yet there is still plenty of time to relax and get things done… I am sure there are more hours in the day here.

A lot has changed since I left ‘the land of the long white cloud’ 10 years ago, and I have a whole new appreciation for my friends, my ever expanding family and how beautiful the countryside is. (more…)

Posted on May 21, 2011 in Dream Lifestyle, Where are we at? (Tags: Appreciate your family, Grief and loss, Lifestyle Choices, Touring New Zealand, Working holidays) 10 Comments

Finally after months waiting, I present to you a video blog!! There is a actually quite a good view from up there, but the light was in the wrong place, so you will just have to look at me!

Have a great week!

Posted on April 06, 2011 in How to Retire in 12 Months book, Where are we at? (Tags: How to Retire in 12 Months book) 10 Comments

Another treat! Four more fabulous projects/businesses/blogs created by the participants of the Retire Young course. Once again please take this opportunity to check them out, subscribe for updates and watch the progress of these amazing projects. Your support will help them kick off in fine style!.

Ulrike Schuermann – Childrens Promise

www.childrenspromise.org

Who is your website aimed at?

Everyone and anyone in Australia with a heart for children and young people… particularly those who are doing it tough for whatever reason.  We would like to see every Australian child and young person reaching their full potential regardless of circumstance. (more…)

Posted on February 25, 2011 in I recommend, Making a Difference, Where are we at? (Tags: I recommend, Low Maintenance Income, Take Action, Training Course) No Comments

I was reading Adam Bakers blog Man vs Debt a couple of weeks back and he mentioned that 2010 for him was the year of Confidence. It got me thinking, what will 2011 be for me?

My goal last year was to retire in 12 months… and boy did (more…)

Posted on January 24, 2011 in Escaping the Rat Race, Lifestyle, Where are we at? (Tags: Lifestyle, Lifestyle Choices, Questions, The year of expansion) 11 Comments

Happy New Year!!!

Yes I know… three weeks and no blog. I could lie and tell you that the reason I didn’t blog was because I have been in Ireland for a few weeks (which I have), or that I was in holiday mode (which I was) or that I had limited access to the internet (which it was) but the real reason is that I have lost my blogging mojo… (more…)

Posted on January 15, 2011 in Random Stuff!, Where are we at? (Tags: Grief and loss, Writers block) 10 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