What a time to be alive.

People complain about the modern age.

But I’m glad I timed it the way I did (thanks mum).

Because there is one very compelling component of our time that makes me excited to be a part of it:

The Internet.

If I’d been an adult 50 years ago, I’d probably be working a job that stunted my freedom.

But today, I get to work from a laptop anywhere in the world.

I’ve been to five countries just this year. Not to brag, but to show you how kind the Internet has been to me.

At forty, the world is my oyster.

The Internet is important because it connects my ideas with potentially millions of people on their respective laptops and phones around the world.

Pinch me. I still think this is incredible.

And it allows me to do this for the price of an Internet connection (or a coconut flat white).

And when I have people who are keen to read my words and listen to my messages, I have influence.

Influence gets you cool things. Like:

• Money

• Impact

• Freedom

• Choice

• Legacy

Sure, there are many others competing online to be seen.

It can seem overwhelming, making it hard to try.

But all I did was have faith. I had faith in this incredible online connector of humans.

I kept creating. And I created and published some more.

All for free.

Most people think they don’t have the time, knowledge, personality, or originality to make an impact and money on the Internet.

But that’s not it.

All you need is to be consistent.

It’s cliché, but it’s so essential.

Consistency, faith that things will work out, and a willingness to improve 1% every time.

This will bring you freedom.

(and it’s absolutely not too late to start)

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