Currently...

I am currently organising an expedition across Asia called 'http://www.sand2snowadventures.com/index.php/the-adventures/silkroadstoshanghai" rel="nofollow">Silk Roads to Shanghai' which incorporates a cycle, run and raft covering over 16,000km from Istanbul to Shanghai. 

I have been juggling organising the trip with work for the past 4 months but finally finished up the day job last week and now have just over a month to finalise preparations.

Day-to-day tasks vary widely from working on our logistics to organising events and managing our marketing.

Before I escaped...

In 2009 I cycled from Capetown to Dublin and knew upon returning that slipping back into a marketing role was going to be difficult.

However with loans to pay off I didn't have any other options, and so have spent the last two years working in professional services marketing - but always with one eye on another adventure and a chance to make a living out of this way of life.

My moment of truth...

Every Monday morning was a moment of truth.

Although my work wasn't terrible, it never excited or pushed me, and I always felt a little dread at the thought of another week. 

Planning for it...

I started by paying off loans and eventually saving, treating each month's progression as a little battle won.

During this time I read blogs and made notes on what other people were doing and tried to get a clearer picture of the direction I wanted to go in.

When the time was right I launched my new expedition.

The worst and best bits...

The worst bit I haven't yet experienced but I suppose will be hitting the end of this month is not getting paid.

The best thing is having the freedom to make my own decisions. I think you know you're going in the right direction when you leave work and want to work harder than you ever have before.

Best advice...

Always be in a hurry.

Time passes by so quickly and if you don't act with urgency you will be left behind.

Useful resources and information...

• http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/" rel="nofollow">Alastair Humphreys
• http://sashadichter.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Sasha Ditcher
• http://sethgodin.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow">Seth Godin