Mindset Check-In · Remote Income School

Mindset Check-In

Lately, I’ve been sitting with a strange mix of emotions.

I am highly motivated, full of ideas, constantly researching, learning, and building. I genuinely love creating things and moving forward. But then reality steps in — paperwork, regulations, taxes, compulsory systems, authorities… and it sometimes feels like one stone after another is being placed in my path.

Living and working between two countries — Germany and Namibia — makes everything even more complex. Different rules, different systems, different expectations. Last year, I earned money through my freelance work, which felt like a big step forward. Yet a large part of it went straight into taxes and mandatory payments, including health insurance in Germany — even though I am already insured in Namibia, with coverage that includes Germany.

Right now, I find myself at a point where I have to reconsider many things again. And honestly… that can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it slows down my enthusiasm and makes me question how to move forward in a system that often feels more restrictive than supportive.

I know I’m not the only one navigating this. Building something meaningful while dealing with complex structures is not easy. But I also know that reflection is part of growth — even when it feels heavy.

For now, I’m taking a breath, reassessing, and figuring out the next aligned step forward.

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