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Finding Balance

While doing a project for my current job, I stumbled across this wonderful site that represents 11 key categories of well being and allows you to rank their importance to you. It then visualizes the countries that best fit your criteria across the world, in sort of a flower visualization design. It is not only beautiful, but highly functional and useful for those that care about this sort of thing. I was intrigued myself, having lived in and loved New Zealand, to see it high up on the list for me. I must admit I was also surprised to see Canada, as it is really just around the corner from my neck of the woods.

How does this relate to my journey towards financial freedom? I think its important to constantly re-evaluate if my life is going in the direction I want it to, and this can largely be impacted by the opportunities, government, quality of life and financial system that surrounds you. This chart serves as a starting point for me to explore other places that we may want to visit or possibly move to in the future if our dreams align with our actions. Which one can only keep hoping and working towards.

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Stop Chasing After Happiness – Choose Happiness

June 23, 2010

I’ve written a few posts on this blog on the topic of happiness, since as we all know, ‘money can’t buy me love’ – or happiness for that matter. Financial freedom will free me to have time, and I still believe it to  be the first step to focus on the intentional life that I [...]

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5 Months in, I’m a Lot Closer to “What I Want”

April 6, 2010

On day 1 of my 365 Day Journey towards Financial Freedom, I charted a short list of what I wanted in order to find a more ‘sustainable’ happiness.

In reviewing my list, I am proud to say that I am a little, or maybe even a lot, further along in my journey than I would have predicted. This blog, and my dedication to not lose my drive and focus, have helped me stay on track and get inspired. This transformation of my life is real, and I want to thank those that are reading and following me along in my journey. I hope some of my stumbling thoughts have helped you.

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Overcoming Fear of Failure and the Unknown

March 19, 2010

Today is my last day at my job, and I am taking a step into the unknown. For the last four years, I have worked at the same full time position. In my last post, I outlined the logical and emotional reasons for making a decision on what to do next with my life and career. I also explain that, if all fear was pushed aside, I would choose to follow my heart and do my freelance web design and online marketing, as well as build other business ventures.

The fearful side of my still keeps saying, are you crazy? In this economy? What happens if you fail? How do you know you will succeed?
And of course, the truth is, I have no idea what is coming next. All that I can do is keep my mind in the right place, and put my best foot forward.

Fear and doubt have a tendency to sneak back into your mind at the most stressful and insecure times in your life, when what you really need is feelings of confidence and strength.

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Making a Choice Between Entrepreneur or Corporate Life

March 11, 2010

Well, its official. I have turned in my two week notice at my current position and I am pursuing other options. We have enough of a padding to last long enough for me to sort this out. (My fear is talking there)

I’m very happy about this first decision and I have lots of options. Nonetheless, I am very much struggling with this life decision.

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Be the Change You Want to See in the World

December 21, 2009

Gandhi knew what he was talking about. This simple, but powerful phrase has become my mantra as of late. I wake up hearing it in my head. I think about it at random times of the day. I don’t know why it popped into my head, but it rings true as a mantra for a path towards both sustainable happiness and financial freedom.

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Despite the Economic Future, I’m Still Thankful

November 26, 2009

Its everywhere you turn, on every newspaper, on countless blogs, in every book store. The drastic changes that have happened to our financial system and our economy can be pointed at many reasons including excessive debt by consumers and government, greed, separation of the wealthy and poor, and the dollar not being tied to gold back in the ’70s. Whatever the reasons, its more imperative now than ever for every person in the US to take control of their own future, to get more educated and make sure they are making active decisions, intentional decisions, not just following along the patterns of the societal norm.

It won’t necessarily be doomsday if you do not wake up as I have. However, your financial education is a key factor in ensuring the strength of your family and your future, certainly your 401k and your government aren’t anything to rely on.

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The Happiness Project and the Happiness Project Toolbox

November 18, 2009

Its amazing how the journey to financial freedom is leading me many directions towards self reflection in other areas of my life, such as how to find real happiness.

Want an excellent example of a blog / book / community site well done? Take Gretchen Rubin, a writer whose new book, The Happiness Project, will be available in January 2010. Her blog is an account of the year she spent test-driving studies and theories about how to be happier.

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Carpe Diem: Is It Possible to Seize the Day?

November 16, 2009

The best meaning that I can infer out of the phrase Carpe Diem is to stop waiting for the future, stop waiting for the bus to come and pick you up. If the bus isn’t coming, take a stand and find a way to get to your destination.

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Top 3 Barriers in My Journey Toward Financial Freedom

November 14, 2009

At what point do you say to yourself, your FUTURE is more important than the PRESENT, so allocate more TIME towards efforts that may or may not succeed, as long as they are in the right direction?

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