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2025 Goals - What I’m Doing To Get Ahead In The New Year + 2024 In Review
2024 was a busy year for me! I continued to grow my small biz, started a 3D printing biz, rode over 1500 miles on my bike and more! Overall I feel like it was a productive year.
Never one to sit still I’m looking forward to a big 2025! I know it’s no longer January but I’ve been hard at work since late December on my 2025 goals, it’s just taken me a bit to get to writing this blog post.
Month 17 Update - Beach House Fund – Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the January 2025 update of the Blind Luck Beach House Project!!
They say making your first $100K is the hardest because it requires your to change your money habits and build systems to accumulate wealth.
Milestone #2 $10K-Month 16 Update: End of 2024 Beach House Fund Review– Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the December 2024 update of the Blind Luck Beach House Project!! I know I know I’m a bit late getting this out this month. but in my defense I was traveling for the holidays (what else is being retired good for?) and we also crossed the $10K milestone so I wanted to roll this update into a full “end of 2024 / Milestone 2 $10K / Monthly update.
My Simple 4-Fund Strategy – A Shift In My Investing Stratagy
One of my all-time favorite quotes is:
“Your rate of return is less important than not getting wiped out”
-Charlie Munger
This is a powerful statement that underscores the value of letting time work for you vs trying to get rich quick. Every time you get wiped out you are reset to $0 (or worse) and the clock is reset for your investment progress.
The real key to successful investing is minimizing your losses. Even a modest rate of return adds up to a significant amount of profit when compounded over a period of time.
What Is It Really Like to Freelance? One Freelancer Shares Her Experiences
An Honest Look at Fret Out for Freelancing?
Who is Cutout For Freelancing?
Dipping Your Toes In vs. Diving Right In
Freelancing Platforms vs. Going Solo
Top 10 Side Hustles for 2025 - Best Opportunities That Can Actually Scale
One of the best ways to accelerate your path to early retirement is to find a side hustle you love and make some extra money to improve your savings rate. Here are the top 10 side hustles that have a low startup cost, give you the best schedule flexibility, and could scale into a full time business if/ when your ready to quit your regular 9-5 job
1 - Freelance Writer/ Editor
2 - Video or photo editing
3 - Real Estate Photography
4 - Graphic Design
5 - Handyman / Contractor
6 - Mowing Yards & Landscaping
7 - Resell Stuff on ebay
8 - Start a blog or website
9 - Sell stuff on Etsy
10 - Make video reviews of products
Month 15 Update: November Beach House Fund – Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!
How to grow on X (Formerly Twitter) & Get Monetized – A Guide To Becoming A Professional Shit Poster
With X Monetizing via Ads Revenue Sharing, I know many of you are looking to make a little extra money doing something you enjoy doing.
Is Government Deficit Spending A Form Of Tax On It’s People? We’ll It’s Complicated
Recently there has been a growing group of people protesting the rapidly growing US Deficit spending which was $1.9 Trillion for fiscal year 2024 (September to September). Many such as Elon Musk are going as far as calling it “Just another form of taxation” on it’s people.
Month 14 Update: Beach House Fund – Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!
How Much Is The 2025 Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA)? What It Is, & Why It Matters
The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is a critical factor that affects millions of Americans, particularly retirees actively collecting benifits and those on fixed incomes programs such as SSI and SSDI. As we approach 2025, understanding how COLA is calculated, its implications, and whether it truly reflects the rising costs of living is more important than ever. This blog post dives into these aspects, providing a comprehensive look at the COLA for 2025.
Full Year Update: Beach House Fund – Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!
Month 12 Update: Beach House Fund – Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!
Month 11 Update: Beach House Fund – Journey To The First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!
Activity Is Not The Same Thing As Achievement – Making Your Actions Matter And Live More Intentionally
“Don’t mistake activity for achievement”
I“Don’t mistake activity for achievement”
The Step by Step process to escape the frantic life of putting out the daily fires and make your actions more deliberate to make
The Formula for Luck – How to Use The Power of Luck to Maximize Your Potential
Why are some people so lucky and others just can’t seem to catch a lucky break? in this article we explore the formula for creating your own luck, the role of chance and what you can do to make sure you are in the right place when opportunity comes knocking.
Month 10 Update: Beach House Fund – How To Start Investing And Make Your First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!
Financial Success Strategies: Harnessing the Olympic Mindset for Your Goals
There is something different about how Olympians approach a goal. They don’t think “I’ll give it my best shot” or “that was bad luck” they have a plan and they systematically squeeze every ounce of potential out of their bodies in preparation for the big day. The Olympic Games.
Lets see what we can learn from the Olympic mindset and how it can improve our approach to our own goals in life.
Building Your Financial Plan: Get The Most Out Of Your Money With A Bullet Proof Plan!Settings
A financial plan is a comprehensive document that outlines an individual's or a family's
• Financial Goals
• Current financial status
• Action Items/ Strategies for achieving those goals
A financial plan serves as a roadmap of connecting your goals (where you want to be) to your currently are by providing clarity, and giving you direction on next steps.
Month 9 Update: Beach House Fund – How To Start Investing And Make Your First $100K!
Welcome to the monthly update of the Beach House Project!! Where I walk you thru starting with ZERO to making your first $100K
They say making your first $100K is the hardest and once you’ve done it you’re 1/3 the way to a million because the compounding effect of just getting started is huge!!