I decided to do a 30-day challenge to stop using social media. I’ve read a lot about people performing ‘dopamine detoxes’ and similar detox style methods of removing certain things from their life (such as social media, tv, notifications, emails, etc.). …

I found that categorising my goals into categories last year (finances/wealth, health/fitness etc), helped to keep me focused on those areas throughout the year. I have found that having approximately 3 goals per area was managable and allowed me to keep on track and on top of everything. …

Micro-investing apps can definitely help you save — don’t be scared of the monthly fee. I’ve been using Raiz/Acorns for years. Other people use Spaceship and many other types of micro-investing apps. These apps round up your spending to the nearest dollar and then invest that money in your account…

My theory is that we have these moments of mental clarity and grand ideas while in the shower — purely because we have solitude from our smartphones. Earlier this year I read Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport during my 30-day challenge of no social media. He spoke about so many…

I don’t have enough time. We’ve all heard it before. While it may seem true, when you really begin to have less time, you finally become aware that you have so much. Earlier this year I started a personal training business, Nathan’s Mobile PT. As part of this, I get…

I’ve always been an optimistic person. I think it’s because I’m always aware of how great life is and that these little set backs don’t mean much at all in the grand scheme of things. There simply isn’t enough time to dwell on the negatives. I’m now experiencing my first…

From 0 clients to 5 in one month! My personal training business, Nathan’ Mobile PT, saw huge growth! It felt like April went very quickly. The biggest change during April was launching my mobile personal training business, Nathan’s Mobile PT, and it somewhat surprisingly kicking off VERY quickly, now taking…

My journey to Financial Independence by age 40. First FIRE progress update of 2021! Given my monthly updates towards my goals, which includes net worth, investing, and finances, I didn’t think it was necessary to update my progress towards FIRE every month. …

For those in the financial independence retire early mindset, we all know that your savings rate is extremely important in growing long-term wealth. But, there is a better, faster way to reach early retirement. Your savings rate and how much you can save is one of the most important things…