It's that keeping track that is key! Baby steps can get you a long way in a year. As a fellow 43 year old who is also looking to get free of the employment grind I share your observation that a year is a short time, but I would add that it is also a very long time if you measure the acheivements.
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Oh for sure ... you have to keep track so you know you're making progress even if you feel like you aren't
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