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I wrote this 12 years ago. I’d just gotten back from a vacation in my corporate role. And I was basically saying: “Glad I got to just spend some time doing what I really wanted to do. I wish I could do more of that. And I’d like to do it by a beach. But that’s not possible, so back to the grind I go.” And here’s the thing: When I wrote it, I thought the recipe for life was: → Do work you have to do to get paid. → Save and invest your money for 40 years. → 40 years later, finally get to live life you really want. But I was wrong. Because making money doing what I wanted to do, and doing it from wherever I wanted, was absolutely possible anytime I made the decision to get started. I just didn’t know it. Friendly reminder for anyone going back to places they don’t want to be right now. 🏝

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Chaz Horn

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1mo

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that work is just a means to an end, but we spend a significant portion of our lives working. So why not make it something that brings us joy and fulfillment? It may take some time and effort, but it's worth it in the end.

Cory Blumenfeld

4x Founder | Generalist | Goal - Inspire 1M everyday people to start their biz | Always building… having the most fun.

1mo

We don’t have to wait until retirement to live the life we want. It’s all about making that decision to start now, and creating a lifestyle that aligns with what truly makes us happy.

Ahmed Abdelmagid

My writings will change your perspective | CEO & Founder at Eltrawabi | Senior Mechanical Engineer | Board Member at International University of Africa Engineering Association

1mo

Thanks for sharing this reflection! It’s incredible how perspectives shift over time. Many of us follow the traditional path of working hard for decades before truly living, but it’s empowering to realize that pursuing our passions and creating the life we want is possible at any moment. Have you found a way to align your work with what you love?

Tiger Joseph 🐅

B2B Video Strategist | Audience building, revenue generating video content with a cinematic touch | ☿ ✞ 🏴☠️

1mo

If only 2012 Ray knew what 2024 Ray was up to... lol

Lee Lisemby, MBB

CEO US4 Construction | Maxwell Leadership Consultant | Maxwell DISC Consultant | USN Veteran 🇺🇸| Operations Executive | LSS Master Black Belt

1mo

I think many people underestimate how soon this can happen. Less than a year for me.

Austin L. Church

Fractional CMO, Author of Free Money, Founder of Freelance Cake and Business Redesign → Raise your rates, delegate confidently, and free up 10 hrs / wk so you can have a record year while working less

1mo

Ha. What a great find. And congrats on your early "retirement."

Marcus Chan

Helping AEs earn $500K+ and max their potential to achieve freedom, fulfillment, & security without grinding or slimy sales tactics | Team + Individual Programs | 4X Salesforce Top Influencer | WSJ Best-Selling Author

1mo

"Past Ray" was planting the seeds for "Future Ray" to figure it out!

Shaik Omer, MBA, FMVA®

Financial Modeling | Equity Research | Financial Planning | Capital Markets | Business Valuation | Investment Thesis | Company Analysis |

1mo

Great share Ray J. Green

Qaiser Abbas

Framer Entrepreneur | Innovating Visual Experiences | Business Development Manager | Enthusiastic Marketer & Creative Thinker | Open to New Connections & Opportunities

1mo

Well done!

Angelo Tungul

Social Media Manager | Notion Systems Builder | Dadpreneur

1mo

Word! The entrepreneurial mindset breaks norms and opens doors.

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