New Year, Simplification, and the Art of Being Authentically You

Ronnyology - 05.02.2024 - Kirkenes, Norway

Dear diary (and all of you out there reading this),

Let's establish something right from the outset. I'm committed to unvarnished truth here—no filters, no fluff, and certainly no embellishments. This is the essence of me, unadulterated and real, embarking on a voyage of self-revelation, sharing the quirks and qualities that define me.

After numerous unsuccessful attempts to share my thoughts with the world, I took a moment for introspection to diagnose the issue. Interestingly, the problem wasn't with me but with my method. I was caught in the trap of overplanning, overcomplicating, and chasing perfection. This classic pitfall transforms dreams into distant fantasies by making their realization seem more complicated than it has to be.

Take my personal brand, for instance. Over recent years, I've invested countless hours trying to pinpoint my niche, select the perfect color palette, design the right website, and so forth. I crafted detailed processes and elaborate systems to the point of creating a maintenance nightmare, running out of both time and motivation before my projects could see the light of day.

The lesson? Simplify execution, act, then refine.

So, with the dawn of the New Year, I resolved not to reset but to reframe. No more overhauls or rebuilds. It's time to present Ronny in his purest form—to showcase the unique philosophy of Ronnyology to the world.

I've realized that I've constructed an incredibly fulfilling life. I lead many projects, enjoying the autonomy to shape them as I please. I've stepped out of the rat race, with the freedom to choose my income level. My life is enriched with travel, cultural exchanges, and a supportive circle of friends and family. I'm actively pursuing my dreams making tangible progress.

This realization places me in an enviable position. My ultimate goal is freedom, and while I'm not entirely there yet, I've amassed the tools necessary for the journey. The decision now lies with me: do I wait for perfection or start sharing my journey with the world?

I choose not to wait. This newsletter exemplifies my new approach. Gone are the days of complex website blogs. Now, I use BeeHiiv to share my insights in minutes. My website might have looked cool, but it's not about aesthetics; it's about sharing my journey, thoughts, and lessons learned in the simplest way possible.

I'm excited about the simplicity and directness of my upcoming projects. Yet, I'm equally focused on sharing the tools for freedom I've refined over the years. My passion for learning, experimenting, and distilling knowledge is now geared toward offering the best strategies for staying focused and making continuous progress—this is the New Way.

Welcome to the journey of discovering the art of being authentically you. By learning from my experiences, you can forge your path. It's all about nurturing wealth, health, and happiness to transform your dreams into reality.

I'm building in public, sharing each step—what I did, why, and how—to guide and inspire you. My ultimate goal is freedom, but my most significant obstacle is myself. Fear, FOMO, and anxiety are my adversaries. I'm learning to overcome the paralysis of worrying about others' perceptions. True happiness isn't a future condition; it's recognizing the privilege of pursuing my passions today. That realization is the essence of happiness, a state of being I currently embrace. 

I have so much to share, but let's save some for next time.

I hope your year has started well. Welcome to Ronnyology.

A Quote of Inspiration

“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” - Theodor Roethke