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There is no age that matters when it comes to starting a dream life today. If you want to have more financial freedom and control of your money, work on building an investment portfolio now, start saving up for college and invest when college begins next year, start building assets like your credit score and retirement account, don’t wait until late in life when you will be retiring before investing. Yes, all aspects of planning for your future depend on if you are currently living a “normal” life. So, how soon do you need to start achieving your dreams right now, especially as you get older?
No Age Limit
While some people may think that if they reach 50 years old and their job is secure, they should retire, others may think this is a sign that you are too young to start achieving your dreams. However, there is good news. The reality is that everyone has different amounts of time that they can devote to their dreams. Most people have around 15 years of working life ahead of them, so they have time to achieve their goals. However, some people have shorter lives. They have an extra 6 months, 10 years, and so forth to live because we are human. As long as we put our best into whatever we want to accomplish, it will happen. In fact, according to John C Maxwell's book Atomic Habits, there could possibly be a lot more people doing great things at 65 than 50 years old!
If you are wondering if you are too old to start your dream life, here are three ways that you can start now and build better habits for yourself:
Start Small - If you are concerned that you don't have enough energy right now or that you aren't in shape, start small. Instead of putting more hours into your daily routine than you normally would, try setting smaller goals, such as exercising every day instead of every week. For example, if you exercise only once a month, consider making small changes rather than going back to your normal schedule.
- If you are concerned that you don't have enough energy right now or that you aren't in shape, start small. Instead of putting more hours into your daily routine than you normally would, try setting smaller goals, such as exercising every day instead of every week. For example, if you exercise only once a month, consider making small changes instead of going back to your normal schedule. Find Ways To Make Money - Some people use hobbies and interests as a passion. You can choose something different from what you normally do to earn additional income. For example, if you love cooking, consider selling homemade food items online, which you can then save up for. Or if you enjoy gardening, find a way to grow vegetables or other garden produce. Both of these options are passive income streams, meaning that you don't have to spend anything but time on them.
- Some people use hobbies and interests as a passion. You can choose something different from what you normally do to earn additional income. For example, if you love cooking, consider selling homemade food items online, which you can then save up for. Or if you enjoy gardening, find a way to grow vegetables or other garden produce. Both of these options are passive income streams, meaning that you don't have to spend anything but on them. Prioritize Financial Security - People often put off starting because they fear not having enough financial security to support their dreams. Many people say, “I'll just focus on my side hustles and savings and give myself time to worry about my career when I am older.” While this approach may help you feel assured, it won't actually allow you to achieve your dreams. Because even though you might have extra cash flowing through the roof, if you don't focus on building wealth and wealth alone, you will still struggle to meet your basic needs. Invest smart, prioritize safety first, and stay focused on growing your investments, real estate, family, health, car, or any other asset that will help ensure you live comfortably and securely in retirement. Only by prioritizing building wealth will you start creating opportunities for significant success and happiness in your later years.
The key is choosing one thing – either a hobby or an interest, or both – and committing to it. Once you are able to commit fully to that thing and make it a top priority, you will start making progress towards your ultimate goal. But don’t be afraid to take breaks. We all require rest, recuperation, and restoration. Sometimes taking a short break from everything doesn't mean that you stop. On the contrary, after a little period of adjustment, you can resume your everyday routine stronger, stronger, and with a full mind.
Don't Wait Until Later
As discussed above, many people have trouble getting started. This is because they focus too much on their work, family duties, and other responsibilities and forget about their dream. But it doesn't have to be this way. Don't let these obstacles deter you; instead, set realistic expectations and timelines in order to achieve your dreams. Setting milestones for yourself so that you can celebrate your accomplishments each step up your path towards accomplishing your dreams is easier when you know how far you need to go. With that being said - whether you're 40 years old or 90 years old, be aware that you are growing older. Not only that, but we are surrounded by different external factors than we were 30 or 40 years ago. Things have changed dramatically, and now we have fewer excuses to not achieve our dreams. Let go of the idea that you cannot accomplish anything that you set your mind to now, but take it one step at a time. Just keep moving forward. If you want to change your mindset, you can read More Ways to Change your Mindset For Good.