Retire Before 25

Hello. Welcome to 2010.

Just 15 days into this new adventure and I feel like the Lord is teaching me so much already. As you know,  I usually try and write articles here on the blog that will either instruct or inspire people. This post attempts the latter.

Here are a few things I want to share with you…

1. Money is not the secret to happiness. If you’re unhappy now then you’ll be miserable with money. Why? Because right now there are things that you want but you can’t afford them. As far as you know these things would make you happy. But the truth is, if I gave you a bunch of money you’d be just as unhappy that day as you are today. You would quickly realize that money is not the magic happiness-maker you once imagined it to be.

2. Don’t think so much, you’ll only wear yourself out. There are certain people out there that seem to think that you can attain great success in life if only you will apply yourself. Just dig a little deeper. Work a little harder. Well, the truth is sometimes we need to be silly. Sometimes we need to do things because they don’t make sense. Science is great but it hasn’t figured everything out yet. Rejoice in the mysteries and wonders hidden all around you. The next time you eat, slow down and try to experience every flavor and texture. Go outside and let the rain consume you. Build a sand castle. Play in the mud.

3. Grow in love. Our world’s greatest need is not oil or electricity or truckers – it is love. Take the time to learn what real love looks like. Read the Bible. (1 Corinthians 13) Love the unlovely and accept God’s great love for you. Bask in the shimmer and glow of true love.

4. Stop trying to force it. Success shuckshmesh. Who really cares? Are you enjoying today? Have you focused on the blessings in your life right now? Are you thankful for the things you have this moment? Be careful not to get lost in future plans. The rest of today isn’t promised. What makes you think tomorrow is? If you achieve it, then you bear the burden of maintaining it. Let the Lord bless you instead. (This is not an excuse to be lazy.)

As you can see, I believe that personal development and spiritual growth are far more important than money or success. Life is a journey. Enjoy the road.

Cheers,
Cody

Hey there, sorry I haven’t updated in awhile,  I have been settling into married life with my beautiful wife, Chela! We went honeymooning in Pennsylvania. (We stayed two nights in town at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine beforehand.)

Here are some pictures! Enjoy!

I’ll be making updates regularly again. (Hopefully! The wife comes first now!)

You know you liked it

Cheers,
Cody
cody@retirebefore25.com

Hey guys,

This is an exciting time in my life and I want you to join me for the next five years as I shoot for $100,000 a year in “residual” income – income that continues to come whether I’m on the Beach or in my vacation home in Tokyo, Japan or in the middle of Nevada rolling a Nissan Xterra – all that – by the age of 25.

Think I can do it?

Man, what am I thinking? I haven’t even introduced myself.

My name’s Cody and I’m 19 years old right now. I’ll be 20 in two months. I like playing guitar, driving my Mazda RX-7 and offroading with friend. I also love astronomy and looking at the stars. I like being outside when I can and I like it when it rains for an entire day. (Assuming I don’t have to be out in the rain…)

What about you? Introduce yourself here!

EDIT – Important Notice!

Comments do not currently work from the main page. If you want to leave me a comment you’ll need to click on the post title (in blue) and then you can add comments from that page. I’m working my hardest to get that little kink worked out. Cheers!

Cheers,
Cody