@Michelle Cannan's workshop on Sunday night was incredible. Just uploaded in the classroom if you missed it. She basically explained why most of us are our own worst enemy when it comes to taking action. And why all that "think positive" advice we get is actually making things worse. Someone in the chat said it was "Ted talk material" and honestly they were right. Michelle's also doing free 30-minute calls if anyone wants to dig deeper into this stuff. Worth watching for sure.

In this community, we have people who are successful company owners as well as new freelancers. Share your profession and what you do in the comments below and perhaps we can collaborate.

I’m curious to hear more about what’s driving your goals. If you chose “Settle in Thailand” What’s the biggest reason Thailand appeals to you? Is it the cost of living, the lifestyle, or something else? If you chose “Travel the World” What excites you most about that lifestyle? Freedom, adventure, or something else? Drop your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear what’s motivating you!

Having now completed a whole year of teaching online I am happy to share with you my full years income. From March 2024 to March 2025 my income was 219300 rmb, that equates to £23, 328, $30197, and 1,024600 Thai baht. The year kind of mirrored the Chinese holidays, in that when the schools were closed I was busy, and less busy during term time. My best month for income was January 2025, and April 2024 was the quietest month. During the year I took 6 weeks holiday in the UK and managed to get my teaching done in the mornings whilst there. During this year my main student type has been university students who are in their undergraduate year, preparing to apply for post graduate studies abroad. They are all working towards the IELTS examination, the majority of these students were looking for help with their spoken English, with a hand full of student wanting help with their written English. I had a number of primary and middle school students along with high school students. The primary school kids are good business as they are looking for continued English language support throughout their education. Along with the were a number of business types clients looking to improve their English for either work or travel. Overall my wife and I are very pleased with our first year, heading into the second year I have made some pricing structure changes for any new students/clients coming onboard. That is, weekend work needs to be at a premium, along with any work after 9pm. By increasing the price by 25% on these times should increase our income. Other tips, make sure you have good internet! somewhere peaceful to work (not so good in the uk with the family buzzing around) and keep all of your lessons, as they are reused time and time again!

Come to Asia instead!