Comments on: The Free World: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/2009/12/the-free-world-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/ Jumping Off the Cliff and Landing in the Free World Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:08:41 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Hayden Tompkins http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/2009/12/the-free-world-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Hayden Tompkins Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:08:41 +0000 http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/?p=622#comment-200 "The book I was reading went on to say that during the 20’s a person is busy experimenting (guilty) and switching from job to job"<br><br>Busted! Only I left my career in the legal field and changed my mind about becoming an attorney and 2009 was a time to 'figure it out'. <br><br>P.S. I can't wait to see what you have created! “The book I was reading went on to say that during the 20’s a person is busy experimenting (guilty) and switching from job to job”

Busted! Only I left my career in the legal field and changed my mind about becoming an attorney and 2009 was a time to 'figure it out'.

P.S. I can't wait to see what you have created!

]]> By: Sarah http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/2009/12/the-free-world-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Sarah Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:02:07 +0000 http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/?p=622#comment-199 Hi Andrew, I just found your blog, it's a great read! I'm actually someone who has become a leader of my own free world :) After 10 years of working for other people, I became a full-time freelance writer 12 months ago. I love it! I'm earning more than I ever earnt in a salaried job (despite the GFC) and I have the flexible life I always wanted. <br><br>I love that Jonathan Mead comment. "Floating through life" was my biggest fear, and I love that I now live each day in a purposeful way. Nothing motivates you like knowing that your financial survival depends on you ploughing through your to-do list - when every hour is billable, you have to learn to become efficient!<br><br>With flexibility comes responsibility, though. I wasn't prepared for how easily distracted I could be! I spent months procrastinating and doing chores during the day, then working all night and on weekends to make up for it, before I began to figure out this "work/life balance" thing. It was easier when someone else was telling me when to start and when to knock off. <br><br>The only thing I truly miss about my 9-5 job is switching off. I used to love shutting down my computer at 5pm on a Friday, jumping on the train home and knowing that I had an entire weekend of watching my favourite TV shows, reading, catching up with friends, going shopping, etc ahead of me. Now, I never really switch off. If I have half an hour spare on a Thursday at 9pm, or an afternoon with no plans on a Sunday, I'll likely jump online and try and respond to emails or do some research. It's still a work in progress, getting that balance right. But life is much more fun now :) Hi Andrew, I just found your blog, it's a great read! I'm actually someone who has become a leader of my own free world :) After 10 years of working for other people, I became a full-time freelance writer 12 months ago. I love it! I'm earning more than I ever earnt in a salaried job (despite the GFC) and I have the flexible life I always wanted.

I love that Jonathan Mead comment. “Floating through life” was my biggest fear, and I love that I now live each day in a purposeful way. Nothing motivates you like knowing that your financial survival depends on you ploughing through your to-do list – when every hour is billable, you have to learn to become efficient!

With flexibility comes responsibility, though. I wasn't prepared for how easily distracted I could be! I spent months procrastinating and doing chores during the day, then working all night and on weekends to make up for it, before I began to figure out this “work/life balance” thing. It was easier when someone else was telling me when to start and when to knock off.

The only thing I truly miss about my 9-5 job is switching off. I used to love shutting down my computer at 5pm on a Friday, jumping on the train home and knowing that I had an entire weekend of watching my favourite TV shows, reading, catching up with friends, going shopping, etc ahead of me. Now, I never really switch off. If I have half an hour spare on a Thursday at 9pm, or an afternoon with no plans on a Sunday, I'll likely jump online and try and respond to emails or do some research. It's still a work in progress, getting that balance right. But life is much more fun now :)

]]> By: Dave Doolin http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/2009/12/the-free-world-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Dave Doolin Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:23:47 +0000 http://leadersofthefreeworld.org/?p=622#comment-198 Overnight success takes about 20 years.<br><br>I think it can be done quicker, maybe 10 years.<br><br>I'll write more on this topic in 2010. Overnight success takes about 20 years.

I think it can be done quicker, maybe 10 years.

I'll write more on this topic in 2010.

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