Most people leave their families in the morning to go to a place they don't like, to do work they don't enjoy, all so that they can earn enough money to get away from it all once a year. I decided 15 years ago to work from home and it's been brilliant. So here are 5 main things you'll need for YOU to work from home.
How any man could not adore his children is difficult for me to understand. To misread the opportunity to achieve something so impactful is disappointing. As my daughters become women, I sometimes reflect on how my dad achieved what should be every father's dream - to be loved and respected as A Good Dad.
My sister, Karin just wrote an article about turning 50, and she says, "I'm free to live an authentic life, to suit myself, and to shed little bits of my old life as I go. So three years on, what does 50 feel like now? Freedom!"
If you've worked as long as I have, you deserve to ask yourself what you really want out of life. Because once you're ready; REALLY ready, you can make tomorrow Day One. Discover the process I've used to decide what I really want.
Am I too late? Has life passed me by? Is it wrong to want a better life? What the hell is wrong with me? These are the questions I struggled with this time two years ago. Learn how I beat my depression and created my own midlife reinvention in 10 simple steps.
“If you can't be generous when you have nothing, you'll not be generous when you have everything.” The moment these words shot out from the stage, I knew I'd remember them. Charlie ‘Tremendous' Jones was firing off gems that night back in the late '80s.
I reckon I've wasted a good forty years or so, comparing myself to other people. It's not hard to do, especially when our modern consumer-based culture is ramming it down our throats on a daily basis. But despite knowing it's a fruitless exercise, we still we indulge in it – bringing untold misery, anxiety and a perpetual state of FOMO into our lives. In this week's episode, I run through a list of 14 reasons why comparing ourselves to others is utterly pointless. This isn't a list of fluffy pla...
“There are no certainties in life except death and taxes.” These words, penned in 1789 by Benjamin Franklin in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, remains truer today than ever before. We live in a time where the rate of change is accelerating faster than our parents ever imagined. Businesses large and small are frequently dying or consolidating, meaning our jobs today are far from certain. Having additional sources of revenue is the best way to ensure you won't be tossed on the scrap heap and forc...
When you're working your arse off, it's easy to forget just how restorative a day off can be. Far from an indulgence, taking a day to do something for yourself not only improves your mental and physical health but makes you more productive when you return to work the next day.
I’m always fascinated by peoples’ backstories, and Matt's is no different. He started out in one of the coolest and most demanding jobs in the whole world – as an Air Force pilot. After nine years, he then moved into the corporate world, dealing in medical devices and later, advertising. Today, though, he heads up a truly unique vending business called School Spirit Vending, which has delivered in excess of $3M of fundraising to the schools he serves. In this wonderful conversation, we talk abou...
Dr Phil Carson is a pharmacist by trade and an expert in diabetic care, specialising in natural alternatives to traditional medicine. He has orchestrated the health transformation of hundreds of people, and following a huge financial setback (thanks to the GFC), he has gone on to reinvent his own health, his business and his life. Today, we discuss his fantastic book, "How to Live Until You Die" and the 7 keys to living happy, healthy and whole. This is a practical, no-nonsense episode, with rea...
What would an 81-year-old man tell his 40-year-old self? Today, I chat with my dad - a living testament to the fact that you don't need much to have a truly happy and fulfilling life. My dad has been my best friend my whole life, and is a living, breathing example of how to lead an honest, purposeful and successful life.
One of the biggest killers of relationships and people is stress, and money problems are often the catalyst. From a very young age, we’re taught to consume; to aspire for more, to out-do the Joneses. We’re pummelled with marketing messages every day that tell us we’re not good enough, happy enough, fancy enough or cool enough. And we’re told the only way to fix it is to spend our way there. Strangely, despite our obsession with it, few people are comfortable talking about money - especially with...
One of the biggest obstacles most of us solopreneurs face is getting people to know, like and trust us. Harder still, is converting those people into customers. I believe my first guest on the show, Tom Schwab of Interview Valet, has cracked the code on this. Learn how appearing as a guest on other podcasts can light a rocket under your business and give you the traction you so desperately seek. Oh, and Tom's giving away an awesome freebie near the end of this episode, too, so listen in!...
If you're in a financial hole, or the thought of investing for your retirement sees you reaching for alcohol (and not because you're celebrating your tremendous wealth), then this episode is for you. This is genuine practical advice from someone who screwed up multiple times but managed to right the ship. Eventually. Learn from my mistakes - get out of debt, invest safely and get back to living!
Online business is taking over the modern world, and more than ever, this is the best time to create a side-hustle doing something you love! Learn what options are available, plus some inspiration from my 14-year-old daughter who's crushing it right now.
If there's one thing that characterises middle-age, it's a distinct lack of time! On this episode, I talk about how I found time for myself - not for work, but just for me. This is not a session on productivity but rather, personal renewal.
They say money won't make you happy, but many of life's challenges come with a price tag attached to them, so financial security isn't something to be shunned. This brief episode could save you years of fumbling in the dark, and is recommended listening for anyone who aspires to make and keep more money.
As a typical type-A personality, goals have always been a part of my life. Maybe yours, too. But I'm starting to question their ability to deliver what we really want - especially over the long term. This post is based on a post at MidlifeTribe .
Reinvention during midlife isn't just possible; it's a must. In fact, this is the very BEST time in history to be middle-aged or older. In this episode, I reflect on how I came to realise that the things I loved when I was younger represented huge opportunities to me today. Sometimes the greatest epiphany comes from acknowledging the obvious, rather than resisting it. This episode is based on a MidlifeTribe post entitled, " Middle Age and the Power of Midlife Reinvention. "...
Today we talk about some of the things (and people) that are robbing you of your precious and irreplaceable time. I don't need to tell you how fast the clock is ticking these days, and if there's one way you can dramatically improve your life, it's getting back some of your already limited time. Many of us chase happiness, meaning and purpose by ADDING things to our life. But happiness is more a game of subtraction, and eliminating low-value possessions, associations and tasks from our lives are...
Today we discuss the holy trinity of being middle-aged, married and mortgaged. We touch on the dreaded midlife crisis, fresh starts and the meaning of life. Oh yes, there's lots here. This episode is based on the Midlife Tribe post called, " Middle-Aged, Married and Mortgaged ".
When you're in your 20's, it seems you have all the time in the world to discover your passions and pursue your dreams. But this no longer applies in midlife. In fact, your biggest mistake is thinking you have time.
When I officially hit 'midlife', I surprised myself. Unlike my folks, who acted, looked and felt old, I was thrilled! But life had other things in store for me, including the dreaded midlife crisis! This episode is based on the very first blog post to appear on midlifetribe.com called " Life after 40 and why it’s the best time of all! "
This is the podcast for over 40's who want a 'second act' filled with more purpose, meaning and authenticity. This first episode explains the topics we'll be discussing and what you can expect in future episodes. Join me and subscribe. :-)
