My advice on living a laptop lifestyle 💻🏍️

If you’ve been thinking about getting started with your own business, and living that often talked about ‘laptop lifestyle’ people dream about…

I share some real-talk in this video, and reveal how I personally make it work for me. Spoiler alert, it’s definitely fulfilling but also not as glam and shiny as it’s made out to be!

Check it out here, and please give it a like if it helps, and leave a comment too, be great to hear where you are in your journey…

6 Steps to Discover Your Purpose: Make Money Doing What You Love

Have you ever wondered what your true purpose is—and how to turn it into a career or business you love? Finding your purpose isn’t just about self-discovery; it’s about aligning your passions, skills, and the world’s needs. Here are six steps to help you uncover your purpose and make a living doing what you love.


1. What Is Purpose?

Your purpose is the unique reason God placed you on this earth. It’s what energizes you, fulfils you, and aligns with your values. When you find it, it acts as a compass, guiding your decisions and giving your life meaning.


2. Why Align Purpose with Your Business?

Building a business around your purpose creates more than just income—it brings joy, motivation, and long-term fulfilment. When your work reflects your heart, you’re more likely to persevere and succeed, even in tough times.


3. Revisit Your Childhood

What excited you as a child? Think back to hobbies, dreams, or talents you pursued without prompting. These clues often point to your natural inclinations and passions.


4. Assess Your Current Skills

What are you good at today? Your unique skills—whether in communication, creativity, or problem-solving—are tools you can use to serve others and build your business.


5. Explore What You Love

Ask yourself: What can’t you live without doing? What would you do for free? These are the things that bring joy and energy to your life. When you love what you do, work feels less like a chore and more like a mission.


6. Discover What the World Needs

Your purpose should meet a need in the world. Research trends, pain points, and demands using tools like Google, Amazon, and YouTube. Look for gaps you can fill with your skills and passions.


Start Your Journey Today

Discovering your purpose isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. By reflecting on these six steps, you’ll gain clarity and confidence to turn your purpose into a business that makes an impact and provides for your needs.

So, what’s your first step? Dive in, explore. Your purpose and life’s calling are waiting for you to uncover them.

Download my PDF Guide to help you.

Mark Villarosa - Freedom To Be

4 Extra Income Ideas for 2025

If you’re looking for ways to boost your income in 2025, I’m sharing 4 practical extra income ideas you can start with little overheads and low risk, plus a bonus tip and a special freebie at the end.

Let’s dive in…

1. Affiliate Marketing

  • Promote products and services you already use and love
  • Check if your favourite companies offer affiliate programs—popular ones include Amazon Associates and ClickBank
  • Share your affiliate links on your blog, social media, or YouTube, and earn a commission for every sale
  • Tip: Choose products that authentically align with your interests or audience to build trust.

2. E-Commerce

  • Instead of relying on platforms like Amazon or eBay, create your own online store
  • Use tools like WordPress + WooCommerce and PayPal to control your platform, pricing, and customer data.
  • Niche down! Focus on products that solve specific problems or meet unique needs.
  • Tip: Build your own brand and audience for long-term growth so you’re not dependent on other online platforms for your existence!

3. Trading and Investing

  • Apps like Trading 212 make it easier than ever to invest in stocks & shares commission-free
  • Start small, educate yourself, and invest consistently to build wealth over time – using ‘compounding interest’ to your advantage
  • Tip: Always research before investing and diversify to manage risk.

4. E-Learning

  • Package what you know into a product or service
  • Options include:
    • Writing an eBook
    • Creating a video course
    • Launching a YouTube channel or an online membership program
  • Tip: Use tools like Canva to help you make professional-looking content and save money at the start of your business journey.

Bonus Idea: Cashback Earnings

  • Use cashback platforms like TopCashback to earn while shopping online
  • Tip: Install TopCashback on your Google Chrome browser, it will alert you whenever you’re on a website that pays cashback.

I hope one or more of these ideas helps you out! If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, my advice is to first think about the things you love and inspire you.

Pinpoint your passion and purpose and build a business around them.

Mark Villarosa - Freedom To Be