From ₱3K Paychecks to Early Retirement: Kuya RJ’s Journey to Success

Level Up with Jevi

In this episode of Level Up with Jevi, we sit down with Kuya RJ, a seasoned freelancer and automation expert who shares his inspiring journey from earning ₱3K per paycheck to building a thriving freelance business. He opens up about his growth mindset, the grind toward early retirement, and how he's helping others succeed through his online course in Technical Virtual Assistance.

Kuya RJ emphasizes the importance of "diskarte" (resourcefulness) over complaining, how execution is key to success, and why setting clear goals, like his plan for early retirement at 40, drives his relentless work ethic. Tune in for actionable advice, mindset shifts, and a peek into the freelance journey that could change your life.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Kuya RJ

03:15 – Early Struggles: Earning ₱3K Per Paycheck and Finding Motivation

06:40 – From Freelance to Content Creator: Why Kuya RJ Refuses to Call Himself a Coach

10:25 – Mindset Shift: Developing a Growth Mindset and Learning Through Execution

14:40 – Facing Challenges: Why Complaining Won't Solve Your Problems

19:10 – Success and Peace of Mind: Defining Success and Planning for Early Retirement

22:35 – Action Over Drama: The Importance of Action-Oriented Problem-Solving

27:55 – Freelance Hustle: Building Consistency and Keeping Up the Grind

33:25 – Retirement Goals: Kuya RJ’s Plan to Retire by 40

38:10 – Technical VA: How His Course Helps Freelancers Find Clients

40:50 – Community and Course: How His Course and YouTube Channel are Growing

41:55 – Final Thoughts: Shoutouts and Farewells

Key Takeaways:

✔️ Resourcefulness Over Complaining: Complaints won’t solve problems, but action will.

✔️ Growth Mindset: You should always focus on learning and improving, no matter your current success.

✔️ Execution is Key: Success comes from taking action, not just planning or thinking.

✔️ Retirement by 40: Having clear goals, like retiring early, can motivate you to keep grinding.

✔️ Help Others Succeed: Kuya RJ’s course on Technical Virtual Assistance is helping freelancers find success.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “Palitan mo yung reklamo mo ng diskarte.” (Replace complaints with action.)
• “Sa execution talaga ang sagot.” (The key is in execution.)
• "Magsisipag ako ng in my 30s, then 40, I enjoy life."

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• Join Kuya RJ’s Facebook Community: Technical Worker Assistants PH
• Subscribe to Kuya RJ on YouTube: Kuya RJ's YouTube Channel - koyamorj

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