Long-term work avoidance plan
And I reckon you can too. BLISS2050 is the story, the philosophy, and the blueprint, built from a life lived fully on its own terms.
"You'll do anything to avoid work, won't you?" Shane, London. The comment that started it all.
My friend Shane said it as a joke. But he was right. I've always been willing to quit a job, take a risk, or change direction, not because I'm lazy, but because I've always put life first. That conversation planted a seed. BLISS2050 is what grew from it.
Origin story
My very first wage, I took out $10, exactly 10%, folded it up, and put it in the back of this wallet. Told myself I'd always have it. Which meant I'd never be at zero.
"I still have that wallet. I still have that $10."
That single decision, made as a young man in New Zealand, became the foundation of everything. Not wealth. Just the mindset that you always keep something for yourself.
Read the philosophyThe framework
Five words. One framework. A lifetime in the making.
Handcycling adventures
Solo. Unassisted. Camping through small towns with a bike, a trailer, a wheelchair, and all gear. Not charity rides. Proof of concept.
Germany to Hungary
A solo unassisted handcycle journey across Europe. No support vehicle. No team. Just the road and 1,000+ km ahead.
Hungary to France
The next leg of the European adventure. July to August 2026, continuing west across the continent.
Western Australia
SW Australia tour, October 2026. Fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service along the way.
Fundraising
The RFDS brings essential medical care to people in Australia's remote outback. Andreas has been Australia's highest individual fundraiser for the Oceans to Outback national fundraiser.
About Andreas
Born in New Zealand, 1967. Paraplegic since his 20s after a major accident. Built a bigger life anyway, town councillor, solopreneur, handcyclist, fundraiser, and the guy who still carries that $10 note.
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