The Midlife Money Experiment

How I Got Here

Here I am in my fifties, still procrastinating and getting caught in analysis paralysis. It’s a fancy way of saying I’ve thought about something so much that I haven’t got started. I’ve owned this website for years and, until now, haven’t written a thing.

I’ve spent a lot of time watching YouTube videos, researching online business ideas and trying different approaches. I was always looking for the right method. I spent so long comparing possibilities that it became hard to choose one and stick with it.

Now I’m ready to try a different approach. I’m going to test methods one at a time and share honestly what happens: the good parts, the difficult bits, what works for me and what doesn’t.

Follow my experiments

Experiments in Online Income

I’ve found two people whose methods I want to learn from. One is good at teaching content creation, and I paid £29.99 as a one-off for his training. The other is a millionaire who shares step-by-step ways to earn money online for free. I’m going to follow his steps and record how I get on.

My experience so far comes from what I’ve learned on YouTube and my attempts over the years to build my own online stores. I’m still learning, so I’ll be honest about what I find easy, what I struggle with and what happens when I try these methods for myself.

I’m also exploring how AI might help. I understand some of the basic principles, but I’m still learning how to use it well. I’ll share what I discover as I go.

The Goal: Retire Early in Spain

Over the years, whenever I’ve learned about making money online, I’ve heard the same advice: have a goal, a reason, a why. This is mine.

I’d love to buy a place in Spain and perhaps live there one day. I still have years before retirement, so I’m exploring whether earning money online could give me more choices and help me move towards that goal.

It’s something I hope to work towards, not a promise that this website will fund it. I’ll share the steps as they happen. And really, why not give it a try?

Lets get started

Join the Journey

Income experiments: the methods I try and how I get on.
AI and online tools: what I’m learning and where they might help.
Honest reflections: progress, setbacks and lessons from starting in midlife.