RVF,
I started this thread in order to seek the advice of the forum regarding my financial future. The knowledge imparted on here constantly astounds me and I'm hoping that you gentlemen will be able to assist me as I plan for the future.
Here is my situation. I have been travelling the world since I was 18, immediately after finishing high school. I have basically been working as many months as it takes to bank a few thousand, quitting then setting off on my next journey. In the years since leaving school I have travelled in the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. During those trips I met some amazing people, saw some amazing places, slept with some sexy women and made memories that will last a lifetime.
Now, I find myself in my early twenties. Here's the deal. I want to be location independent, I want to be in the position where my money works for me. Eventually, I want to settle down, find a wife and have a family. I want to be in a position where I can spend time with my family and children without having to slave in an office. Whenever I explain this to anyone else I'm always met with the same type of comment, with the same dismissive tone, something along the lines of 'well how do you expect to do that', 'I wouldn't count on it', 'that hardly every happens. Now, I live in in rural Britain, in a tiny village. I don't know anyone who lives this sort of lifestyle. But I know that there are many members on this forum who have a lot of money, who are location independent, who are working towards being location independent, who are single bachelors with secure finances, who are married with strong families are in a great position financially. I think that near enough every guy on here understands the yearning for a strong financial base, a strong nuclear family and to live life on your own terms.
Now, and I'm being 100% honest here. I know nothing about starting or running a business, I have no knowledge in this field whatsoever, I don't know where to begin at all, I have no clue. What resources should I read (websites, books)? I know a lot of successful guys have had a mentor to help guide them, how can I find a mentor? How do I find inspiration and ideas? I'm literally like a blind guy in the middle of the desert trying to find his way out.
While I could work and travel for a few more years, I don't want to wake up at the age of thirty without a pound or penny to my name. I want to travel well and eventually have a big house in a nice area, a strong nuclear family of which I am king. Essentially a personal Kingdom.
Thanks for reading this, I appreciate any advice you guys are willing to give.
I started this thread in order to seek the advice of the forum regarding my financial future. The knowledge imparted on here constantly astounds me and I'm hoping that you gentlemen will be able to assist me as I plan for the future.
Here is my situation. I have been travelling the world since I was 18, immediately after finishing high school. I have basically been working as many months as it takes to bank a few thousand, quitting then setting off on my next journey. In the years since leaving school I have travelled in the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. During those trips I met some amazing people, saw some amazing places, slept with some sexy women and made memories that will last a lifetime.
Now, I find myself in my early twenties. Here's the deal. I want to be location independent, I want to be in the position where my money works for me. Eventually, I want to settle down, find a wife and have a family. I want to be in a position where I can spend time with my family and children without having to slave in an office. Whenever I explain this to anyone else I'm always met with the same type of comment, with the same dismissive tone, something along the lines of 'well how do you expect to do that', 'I wouldn't count on it', 'that hardly every happens. Now, I live in in rural Britain, in a tiny village. I don't know anyone who lives this sort of lifestyle. But I know that there are many members on this forum who have a lot of money, who are location independent, who are working towards being location independent, who are single bachelors with secure finances, who are married with strong families are in a great position financially. I think that near enough every guy on here understands the yearning for a strong financial base, a strong nuclear family and to live life on your own terms.
Now, and I'm being 100% honest here. I know nothing about starting or running a business, I have no knowledge in this field whatsoever, I don't know where to begin at all, I have no clue. What resources should I read (websites, books)? I know a lot of successful guys have had a mentor to help guide them, how can I find a mentor? How do I find inspiration and ideas? I'm literally like a blind guy in the middle of the desert trying to find his way out.
While I could work and travel for a few more years, I don't want to wake up at the age of thirty without a pound or penny to my name. I want to travel well and eventually have a big house in a nice area, a strong nuclear family of which I am king. Essentially a personal Kingdom.
Thanks for reading this, I appreciate any advice you guys are willing to give.