The Whole Man Journal is three short reads a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday. On your energy and your edge, going further in business, knowing where you're headed, and the men you surround yourself with. For men aged 35 to 60 with serious ambitions and the belief their best years are still ahead. From the Whole Man Academy, running men's events across the UK since 2018. Add your email below and join the men already reading.
He earns over £1 million a year, but...
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Last week I had a conversation with a guy who's... ...doing very well for himself. Better than that... is this: He's living the life he's excited to live AND gets very well paid for it. For context: He earns over £1 million a year. He doesn't have much in the way of overheads (so no factory or staff or company vehicles etc). Just a laptop. He can travel, work when he wants, money comes in regardless of what he does each week...and to be clear he still works hard. Not saying that combination is easy to achieve at all.. but it's possible... as he is a good example of that. But when I chatted to him I instantly liked his energy. And whilst being very financially secure can help you be positive and confident... ...cos you ain't got any money worries.. ...the good energy, I sense, has always been there no matter the bank balance. And I can tell you... it's infectious. NOTE: I've also met some right miserable fuckers who have a lot of money in the bank... ...and I'd rather 'shit in my hands and clap' than spend more than about 5 mins with them. Back to this chap - He told me he was in a career in his 20s that wasn't working out even though he enjoyed it. And then.. a tragic incident happened to someone close to him. I know what it is but don't really want to write about it here. It made him take stock of his life, and go all in on this big opportunity he had. It wasn't easy, but with hard work, late nights, networking, conversations... ...and improving his own skills, the results (and therefore the money) started coming in. I told him about the Whole Man Academy and he was very supportive. He knows how helpful it is to have a solid team or group or brotherhood beside you. Thats a key part of how he built his career and wealth, selecting the right people around you. Ambitious, good energy, great attitude, strong work ethic. It was a valuable reminder. You can use tough or tragic things in life... ...as a catalyst or catapult to change your life, do something new, make a decision, or start afresh. P.S On Wednesday I'll share news of some Q4 events. Anthony |
Anthony Astbury
The Whole Man Journal is three short reads a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday. On your energy and your edge, going further in business, knowing where you're headed, and the men you surround yourself with. For men aged 35 to 60 with serious ambitions and the belief their best years are still ahead. From the Whole Man Academy, running men's events across the UK since 2018. Add your email below and join the men already reading.
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