How to Retire in 12 Months

A few days ago I celebrated the 6 month mark of the project. By celebrated I mean that I had a couple of days away from my computer. Is it possible for me to have a low maintenance income by December 12^th? I think so! Is it a clear path? No, but I am determined to give it my best shot.

I am in a very reflective mood and this blog will fill you in on the life that is Serena during the last 6 months.

Working

2010 has been a year of getting things done. There is nothing like a public commitment to get you inspired to take action! Writing blogs for this site and for Grassroots has been fun but time consuming and very recently my lovely husband showed me how to add a bit of structure to my blogs, all of a sudden I am knocking a few hours off each one.

Juggling

One thing that keeps me busy is that I get ridiculously excited about all sorts of things that cross my path. If you have ever read Refuse to Choose by Barbara Sher you would recognise me as a plate spinning scanner, someone who loves to juggle many projects at once. Many people tell me that I should focus on one thing, and I understand that that would be smart for many people! I have tried it and it doesn’t work for me, I start to feel unfulfilled. My role as business coach is so perfect for me because I get to work with people in multiple industries each with different needs and challenges.

I do a whole lot of completely random things on a regular basis like DJing at Lounge Bar, hosting the Live Peep Show weekly on Bondi FM, getting The Live Peep Show website up and happening, helping Children’s Promise with getting started and lately I have been doing a bit of hair modelling!

Balance
I have a voracious energy for making stuff happen, and time always seems to slip away long before I am ready to sleep! I used to feel naughty if I worked until 3am (old corporate conditioning) but in the last few months I have simply surrendered to the fact that I am a night owl and I don’t make appointments before 11am. My version of balance at the moment with pressed time consists of irregular meditation, regular Masterchef, a good night’s sleep most nights, playing guitar, taking time to make nutritious meals and participation in a seminar on lifestyle design. I vow to add regular fitness to this list, that one has been elusive since Feb oops!

Business

I spent some time recently reflecting on the business and realised that we now have laid the foundation and I am ready to bring a guru into the mix in regards to affiliate sales and conversions etc. With this in mind I have approached someone who I have huge respect for in this space. Cross your fingers for me that he is keen to get involved! I will dedicate some time each day now for expanding my knowledge and experience in this area.

Mindset

I was reminded why I am in business in the last week. I tend to get caught up in the day to day doing and forget the outcome that I am trying to achieve. I have a feeling that I am not alone in this! I wrote a blog on Grassroots about this called does your business fulfil your lifestyle goals and a few people have spoken to me about this since.  So I will declare it here lest I forget again! I am committed to creating a lifestyle where I can travel the world, spend more time with my family and use my skills to make a difference to people and the environment. Here is a list of projects that inspire me.

Well that is what 2010 has looked like for me so far! I am excited to see what will happen in the next 6 months! Watch this space!