This Time I'm Really Going To Do It

Luckyinlife · 28 July 2015 at 11:49AM

Good luck watty

I dont have a company as such but am self employed and do my own work when i want i could defiantly work smarter myself

Watty1 · 28 July 2015 at 9:44PM

Read some of the four hour week blog. Dear me. Will go back to reading Mr Money Moustache. At least he seems achievable

Karmacat · 29 July 2015 at 9:24AM

Tim Ferriss works a lot longer than four hours! I have his book, and it was pretty inspiring at the time - if you read the early posts on The Money Principle http://www.themoneyprinciple.co.uk/ferriss-timothy-2007-the-4-hour-work-week-escape-the-9-5-live-anywhere-and-join-the-new-rich/

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Watty1 · 29 July 2015 at 10:36AM

Great review KC - better than I would have constructed after reading his blog. When I revive the library visiting I might look for it there. The blog put me off though

But on the plus side it did get me thinking about how I could use technology more to help with work. I'm not about to outsource my life to someone in a far flung country for £5 an hour - I'm not sure my business would survive that - or survive me checking emails once a week - but - I was made to think and that in itself is a good sign.
As first step I have linked my mobile phone to the office call minder. Now that might sound small people - but - I'm a bit of a technophobe and it seemed quite innovative to me :rotfl:

Karmacat · 29 July 2015 at 10:49AM

Thanks watty! I agree he can be offputting - he's very blinkered, sometimes, in that all-American way. Still, a bit like MMM - use the points that help *you*, and ignore the rest, which is exactly what you've just done with your mobile phone linkage! Good for you

Watty1 · 1 August 2015 at 9:57AM

Lovely day out Friday at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Got in free with BHS Membership so only had to pay parking - but - had lovely lunch and dinner via food stands. Next year am resolved to take a picnic

Only slight downside to day was a call from Planning Consultant to say very unlikely to get permission to build in horse field.

Have spent this morning reading the last 10 years worth of planning applications in this neighbourhood and I can see her point. No-one has actually managed anything like it. (Other than the 2 local travellers camps for whom different rules seem to apply).

However - have decided to get her out for a site visit - cost £300 - to see if there is anything that might win favour with the planners. Not holding out much hope now but worth exploring.

Alchemilla · 1 August 2015 at 10:02AM

There is a book you can buy on ebay called "build legally on agricultural land" or some such snappy title. A guy in our village is following it and has so far been living there six years.

Watty1 · 1 August 2015 at 4:51PM

Thanks Al. Been researching on the internet and yes I see how that could be done - but - Mr Watty will only do this if we can do it 'properly' from the start. It was quite a big thing for him to even agree to the concept.
Undaunted. If we cannot do anything to release some equity from the property and put that towards financial independence plans then so be it. But worth researching.

1st August today - this is an important month here. Need to concentrate. Today's efforts include making a start on the end of the month business financials - and - buying a numnah for Most Handsome's new saddle.

End of the month outcomes aimed for:
Most Handsome and I confidently riding together
Investing Plans set up for future when MF (MF day is coming up soon)

Watty1 · 2 August 2015 at 3:09PM

August plans already gone to pot! Spent £13.50 on Roast Lamb in the pub after dog training class. Was delicious but so much for being frugal this month :rotfl:

Goldiegirl · 2 August 2015 at 4:06PM

As somebody who has been beating herself up about higher than normal 'non mindful' expenditure - it doesn't matter from time to time!

On a sunny day like today, a pub lunch is a real treat.

You can be frugal for the rest of the month!

This Time I'm Really Going To Do It

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