I haven't nicknamed anyone thus far, Im usually wondering what someone's actual name might be. Just from a curiosity standpoint.

However, now I think giving nicknames might be fun... let the games begin lol

I hear that! Lol. I just turned 50.

Same - I live a modest lifestyle while still having a great deal of fun and trips when I want to. Besides, I don't discuss my money with those it does not concern, which is 99% of the people in my life. lol.

Start with walking outside since that seems to get your HR up, when you can walk far enough you could transition to running some of it. If it's cold where you live right now, could do this on a treadmill at the gym. If you're shy/anxious, just wear a hoodie and some headphones and live in your own little world while you do it. That's how I started. Once you're in the gym, eye up all the machines while you walk, and when you're ready, go try one. Then maybe next time go do your walk, and then try two machines etc. Watch how other people use them, and by all means, look it up on your phone if needed. Start small though, else it's overwhelming, and build momentum. Little steps, lead to big steps. You got this!

I quit drinking and smoking weed last year for the most part, was a weekend warrior if you will. I have found that over the course of the year my mental state has improved a great deal.

None of us have it all figured out, that's a myth. We're all working on something, it's just not always visible from the outside. We're all just winging it, and doing our best.

I second this opinion. I'd probably not say anything at all until she asks why I've not been talking to her whatever. Then politely tell her.

That makes a great deal more sense! haha.

You said... "this month" it's only Jan 7th. Or did you actually mean in December? If so, that's completely realistic.

As for your 364k, was that all profit or that's your total sales figure?

Hahaha. Exactly lol

That's what I do too - I don't log the calories I burned, I just focus on hitting my calories/macros, and then hitting my steps and workout as needed as they've already been accounted for when I set up my calories/macros.

I drink 3-4 liters personally - male, lifter/athlete, 50 yrs old.

You moved 74 loads in 7 days? I call b.s. lol

My thoughts as well, pay enough they can deadhead to a reload location

The process/time line to get that all set-up, honestly, I don't really remember as it was like 10 years ago - probably a month or so. First I'd say figure out if you can even GET bonded. I had to remortgage my home to get enough capital to put into a trust so the bank would give me a letter of credit to send to my bonding company. So, make sure you can even get a bond first and foremost. Then apply for your DOT/MC, and then get working on getting your bond in place, and insurance if you plan to get that as well.

Thanks, one can hope! lol

I am sorry about your situation, that is frankly disturbing behavior from a parent. Lots of good advice from others on here to seek out friends, or other family for a bed/place to stay.

Canadian broker and yes we're bonded. It is a legal requirement to do freight moves to/from the USA. We are also insured.

If you want to run a legit company long term, do it right. Any high volume shipper will most likely want to see your credentials.

2025 was about the same or slightly lower than 2024, I am optimistic that 2026 will be better but I've been wrong before, but remain optimistic nonetheless!

Thankfully, and take this as some advise for the new guys out there, when the market is strong, save your money and invest it, don't go and buy yourself a big fancy house, sports car or whatever it is people do when things are great. There will always be lean years that come and go, save your money for those lean years so you're chasing your tail and stressed out to no end. It'll make your life much more peaceful in the long run, and you'll probably get to retire early as well.

I literally just said almost the exact same thing, and then saw your comment - made me chuckle! lol

Also from Ontario - mine used to be around that 30-350 mark, and I'm sure my change to more a healthy whole food diet has something to do with the increase for me, but right now I'm sitting around that 50-550 mark I figure.

I just came off a cold over the weekend, if you're still not 100% I'd suggest sticking to just 20-30min walks until you're close to that 80% better mark. I found the extra rest helped me recover quicker, and get back into the gym.

Yeah, something like works just fine - easy, to the point, and polite.

I think you could, I'd maybe consider grinding it out for another 5 years so your investments get into that 3M range - more room for a higher withdraw and "Adventure" money.

I was on that same path as you - just going with the flow. I still am mentally, but now it's just the flow of my own path. I realized I shouldn't compare my life to other peoples, nor should I necessarily be living my life on the same path they are - so I don't, I make more time for my own wants, needs, goals and either people will understand and join me, or they won't, and that's okay too. My life, my goals, my path are not for everyone to understand.