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The Love of the Start, the Dread of Following Through

17. March 2018

The Love of the Start, the Dread of Following Through

I love reading about failure! It is much more common and real than success. Other people struggle too. Other people’s lives are not as shiny and flawless as they appear on Instagram and the happy blogs. It’s not only me. We are all humans and we all get lost and demotivated. Has this ever happened to…

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Tagged: blockage, creative, creativity, failure, goal, lessons, life, motivation, on the way, overcome, project, start-up

2017 Goals – Final Review

17. January 2018

2017 Goals – Final Review

Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away there was a girl who dreamed a lot. She knew that in order to make reality out of her dreams, she needed to set clear goals, break them down into action points and hit the road ticking some To Do boxes. She even insisted that…

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Tagged: 2017, experiences, goal, goals, milestones, motivation, plan, progress, update

6-Month Sabbatical: What to Expect

31. July 2017

6-Month Sabbatical: What to Expect

Today’s the last day of my sabbatical! I can’t believe it’s been six months since I left the office on a chilly Friday evening in January 2017. A retrospective is due. Where did all this time go?! Our perception of time is a strange thing. Back then, the upcoming half a year felt like a foggy…

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Tagged: experiences, experiment, freedom, lessons, life, travel

How Monday Became My Favourite Day

1. May 2017

How Monday Became My Favourite Day

About 3 months ago I was about to take a leap into the unknown. It was the start of my 6 months sabbatical. I clearly remember finishing off the last tasks on Friday evening, saying goodbye to colleagues, and not willing to leave the office. It meant the start of a new chapter and although it…

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What Happened to My 2017 Goals – 1st Quarter Review

6. April 2017

What Happened to My 2017 Goals – 1st Quarter Review

In December of 2016, I shared 13 steps to become mighty real on your goals. I followed my own advice and proudly put my goals on the wall. I claimed all you needed to do was to bring those wishes and desires to the light of day, and then they will become reality. It’s 3 months down…

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Tagged: experiences, goal, milestones, motivation, plan, progress, update

Financial Independence – the Exact Plan Revealed

2. March 2017

Financial Independence – the Exact Plan Revealed

Now that I nailed my life after reaching financial independence, here are some numbers to back it up. As I previously stated: Early retirement for me means to have my basic monthly expenses of €1000 covered for the rest of my life. I need to develop an investment which yields €1K monthly (or €12K yearly) continuously for the rest…

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Tagged: early retirement, finance, independence, investing, investment, milestones, money, plan, saving

How I Imagine Retirement in 5 Years?

21. February 2017

How I Imagine Retirement in 5 Years?

The big goal of reaching financial freedom in 5 years is out there! But what does it exactly mean? How will I know I have reached the goal? Early retirement means having my basic monthly expenses of €1000 covered for the rest of my life. I exclude possible future increases in expenses caused by any exceptional and unforeseeable…

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13 Things I learned on a 30 Day Challenge

5. February 2017

13 Things I learned on a 30 Day Challenge

This is post #30 from the 30 Day Personal Finance Challenge: Boost Your Financial Health with a Daily Tip Exactly 30 days I ago I started the Personal Finance Challenge! On one side, I was challenging you to put in shape your finances. On the other side, it was for myself to force me to write a…

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13 Simple Steps To Get Mighty Real On Your Goals

17. December 2016

13 Simple Steps To Get Mighty Real On Your Goals

It’s the end of the year. It’s time to reflect and prepare for a new beginning. Isn’t this awesome?! 365days are gone, and we get another 365days for making our dreams come true. It’s like the universe, God or whatever you believe in, high fives you and says: Hey, I believe in your goals and dreams!…

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What Are My Basic Monthly Expenses?

3. December 2016

What Are My Basic Monthly Expenses?

The road to financial independence always comes down to two factors: income and expenses. One side of the equation is how much money I earn every month and the other is how much I spend. Although I am a firm believer that I am the creator of my reality, the truth is that increasing one’s income…

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