When Was the Last Time You Tried Something for the First Time?
Hey there, I’m Pat I am old enough to draw Social Security. At age 62, I’m proving it’s never too late to learn, grow, and build the life you actually want.
Today is Day One of my journey from corporate employee to location-independent entrepreneur—and I’m documenting every step, failure, and victory along the way.
What I’m Doing (And Why You Should Care)
🎯 The 60 Firsts Challenge
I’m systematically conquering 60 new challenges to overcome fear and prove that purposeful living keeps us young. Research shows people with a strong sense of purpose are 2.4 times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s—this isn’t just personal growth, it’s science-backed healthy aging.
Current Progress: 0 of 24 started (expanding to 60)
See My Complete Challenge List →
💼 Building Business Freedom
After 36 years in the same job, I’m building multiple income streams using my “Linear Execution” method—focusing on ONE project at a time until completion. No more endless to-do lists or abandoned dreams.
Goal: $15K+/month by May 2026
Current Project: Rebuilding my garage website to $5K/month
🎵 Learning in Public
From learning ukulele to developing school curriculum, I’m documenting the entire adult learning process. Every struggle, breakthrough, and lesson learned becomes content that helps others take their own first steps.
This Week: Learning my first ukulele song
The “Unavailable Year”
I’ve declared the next 12 months my “Unavailable Year”—saying no to everything that doesn’t move me toward freedom. No more helping everyone else achieve their dreams while mine collect dust.
This might inspire you to protect your own time and energy.
Why Follow My Journey?
✅ Real-time documentation – No polished “I did this 5 years ago” stories
✅ Research-backed strategies – Everything grounded in actual studies
✅ Linear Execution method – Finally finish what you start
✅ Honest failures – Learn from my mistakes without making them yourself
✅ Systematic approach – Proven frameworks you can adapt
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The best time to start was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
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