Moving To Australia - 6 Benefits & Downsides | 4 Year Life Transformation

The Harding Letter

One of the most upsetting feelings you can feel is regret.

Over all my 10 years of relocating & travelling I’ve come to realise, I’ve never felt regret from making a travel decision.

It’s actually quite the opposite. I would regret NOT going to travel more.

This is why at the age of 27 I left Oxford, UK & booked a one way ticket to Melbourne, Australia in February 2020.

Little did i know how much of an impact this one decision would have on my future.

For context I’m going to share with you the life transformation I’ve seen in myself from this ONE DECISION, across 4 years:

^{Benny in January 2020}

• Feeling lost, confused, hesitant

I had no clue what I was doing with my life: where I should should move, travel, work etc.

• My physical health was at its best it’s ever been but my mental, emotional, spiritual & social health was a complete mess

The outside of me was great (physique, muscles, looks) the inside of me needed a lot of work, it needed my attention and my direct focus.

• Lacking in different types of community

I had my closest friends, I had my family but I didn’t really feel the strong social connections of being in a growth mindset community

• Lacking in collaborations

Trying to find innovative and inspiring people to collaborate with on similar interests. This I found hard.

• Lacking in a purpose

I wanted to feel like I’m making a difference in the world. Being in the comfort of my hometown was nice but I felt like I was destined for something much bigger!

• Lacking in creativity, long term happiness

When I was at home, I lacked creativity. I became glued to my routine: Go to gym, go to work, eat, go sleep, repeat. I was existing, not living.

• Lacking in travel knowledge about new places to live, eg. Australia

Australia never really entered my mind until I came back from SE Asia.

Why? Because it’s SO DAMN FAR AWAY from England.

The effort to make it happen became greater than any trip i’ve ever done.

_{Benny in January 2024}

• Feeling clear headed, mindful, successful

I FINALLY know what I'm supposed to do on this earth: Build my brands, live my dream life in Australia and travel out to fulfil my life with enriching experiences.

• My holistic health is the best it’s ever been - all 5 pillars

After I built my physical health I then directed my focus INWARDS to build the rest of my health. It went in this order.

More information on this in the next few videos.

• Surrounded by all types of community (in work & leisure)

Here in Perth, WA I have a vast variety of communities I can become a part of.

I have done events and meetups with COLD NIPS, Mingle West Coast, Hillary’s Beach Club etc.

• Built & networked with over 300+ Collaborations (life & business)

Messaging out to hundreds of digital creators online to collaborate on travel experiences with Seekr Collective.

• Feeling of a strong sense of purpose:

Becoming a manager of a beach club, becoming a travel & self development coach on YouTube, becoming a founder of 2 brands.

• Ive built TWO online brands that help the human population solve a specific problem.

One in travel & adventure, the other in self-development, both under the education umbrella.

• Consistently working towards my goals daily to build my dream life here in West Aus.

The consistency has definitely compounded over time. I have such a better appreciation for the practice in doing this. (Powerful skill)

• Travelled long term across 4 different states in Australia
  

By car, plane, bus, train, taxi and by foot. I have navigated my way through unknown lands as a solo traveller in a foreign country.

The reason I share this transformation with you is because I want to show you what is possible.

What you do today in your present life, the work you put in to your health, your businesses, your full time job, your relationships will determine what life you will live for your remaining time on planet earth.

Ok now a BIG QUESTION!

Why Australia?!

I’m so glad you asked.

Benefits of living in Australia

• The weather Is generally better across the year (depending on which state you live in)

• Massive country to travel with VAST supply of travel experiences

• Business opportunities, higher wages & better ability to build wealth

  Eg. Casual penalty rates, work amenities etc.

• Thriving communities in all cities, especially Perth!

  Eg. Cold nips, mingle west coast, rise and run club etc.

• Variety of desirable locations to live

  Eg. Coastal, countryside, city

• The health benefits here are some of the best in the world!

  Eg. Health cover, medical centres, dentists, doctors- fast turnaround & good service. Medicare card holders get rebates & discounted fees

The downsides of living in Australia

• Being away from your family, friends & loved ones for long periods of time

  Eg. Being from the UK this is part of the deal. Australia is 17-18 hours flight direct to UK, that’s a long time to travel for a quick visit or holiday

Workaround with this: Getting higher salary/wages to afford more trips back to your home country- this is my 2024 plan.

• Cost of travel to get here

  Eg. Flights, trains, busses, taxis - this travel all adds up, especially the flights.

Workaround with this: I’ve only travelled back every 2 years, so it’s not that expensive if I stay with family for 6 weeks. I’m getting more from that trip & experience

• Cost of living is high, especially if you’re using your savings from a country with lower wages

  Eg. From the UK, Europe, Asia etc.

Workaround with this: is to get started asap with your Aussi job, that’ll boost your savings & your ability to enjoy your living

So that is the benefits & downsides my friends.

Everyone reading this letter/watching this video will have a different situation so apply this knowledge to your situation & see if it’s for you.

BIG NEWS TO SHARE!

Due to the success of this YouTube channel, I decided to dive deeper in to giving value by starting up a coaching service online.

Over the last year I’ve received so many messages from subscribers & viewers that want to build their dream life in a new location but they don’t know where to start.

In order to help them, I collected the most 8 important questions to ask and put them in a questionnaire for them to fill out.

• What are their pain points, fears & hurdles

• What are their desires, ambitions, goals

• What is their current travel experience & life situation

The best part is that the online form takes 2 minutes to fill out & the consultation call is free.

So the only investment is your time.

If you’re wanting to:

• Build the best version of yourself?

• Build your dream life in a new location?

• Improve your human experiences & grow your social connections?

Then, fill out the quiz HERE

2024 is here, what will you choose to do?

Massive thanks for reading/watching!

Hope you’ve gained some insights & value from this one!

Safe travels & vast love

Benny