Hi everyone! Did you know I am purposely planning to get rich slow? I am! There are many reasons for this and they all make sense to me. I wonder what you think?

First of all, prosperity is not only about money. Yeah money is nice, and the freedom it provides is priceless. But it isn’t the #1 priority for me. I’ve noticed that when others worship the mighty dollar and chase their dreams based only on material gain, they fizzle out, end up with ulcers, or alienate everyone around them. That’s not me.

Secondly, I think of the story of the tortoise and the hare. Slow and steady wins the race – vs. the hare who raced out there like there’s no tomorrow but then got off target, got distracted, fell asleep on the job…Sure I may have a lot of stops and starts (with an emphasis on the starts) but looking at the overall progression of my life, it’s been a slow and steady upward climb. I like it like that. Just fast enough to be fun and challenging, but slow enough that I am able to grow into my new skin gradually at every phase and own it.

Thirdly, I know that my 16 year old daughter will never again see the world through 16 year old eyes, and my 13 year old daughter will never again see the world through 13 year old eyes, and my nearly-7 year old son will never again see the world through nearly-7 year old eyes. And all the days before were different than today, and that tomorrow is another day that will look completely different from the one before it. I know that as a parent, every single moment I have the ability, the power, the opportunity and the responsibility of altering their paths based on how I am living my life, how I am reacting to theirs, what they are seeing, hearing and experiencing in our home and in every environment and situation I put them in.

Working 12 hour days, being away from home for days or weeks on end, and letting the influence of others outweigh my own is not part of my plan.

What is part of my plan is to build the best business I can in roughly 4 hours a day. To be excellent at what I do, with a laser focus during the times I’m working. I’ve streamlined my life so there are no distractions. I don’t watch TV during the day – we DVR everything for when the kids are in bed. I don’t answer the phone live while I am working (or with the kids) except for a “secret bat phone” in case my family needs me. I take time for me, too, and do not start my work day until 10am, allowing time to get everyone off to school plus a morning ritual for myself. This way I am fully present during work time and family time.

It isn’t perfect. There are nights I play catch up and stay up working till 2am, I admit it. But in general, I am on the slow train to paradise. No I take that back. I’m already there. We don’t drive fancy cars or live in an upscale home. We have sacrifices and struggles just like everyone else even though I know with a moment’s notice I could bring in more money than we’ve ever seen if I decided to ‘go corporate’ and give up my 4 hour days. It’s not worth it and I’m enjoying the journey! I have the guidance of phenomenal coaches, mentors, and colleagues who have taught me to work smarter, allowing me this freedom. I have a supportive spouse who shares household and parenting responsibilities in stride. I have children with open hearts, minds and spirits who are inspired and empowered as they find their way through life in our care. Life is good in the get rich slow program!