Hi everyone. I’m 40, an interior designer and entrepreneur based in Bangalore. Over the years, I’ve built a successful manufacturing business, grown an Airbnb operation to around 30 properties, and developed a resort in Coorg. I’ve also invested in properties and bought land through my own earnings.
I’m proud of what I’ve built, but I’m sharing this for context: I spent so much time working towards the next milestone that I never really planned what I wanted life to look like beyond work.
Now I feel a little directionless. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis, or maybe my priorities are changing. I know how to keep myself busy and chase another business goal. What I’m struggling with is deciding what all this work should actually make possible.
I don’t want to spend my whole life accumulating wealth and forget to enjoy it.
For the next phase of my life, I want to:
Prioritise my health and build a sustainable routine.
Set aside money and time to travel the world.
Spend more meaningful time with my family, including living abroad together for a while.
Explore working abroad as an interior designer.
Make my businesses less dependent on my daily involvement.
Have a practical plan for the next few years that includes enjoyment and purpose, alongside financial security.
I’m wondering who could help me put this together. Would a life coach be useful, or would I benefit more from a mentor, financial planner, career consultant, or a combination of people? I’m open to paying for qualified guidance, but I’m looking for practical help and accountability rather than motivational speeches.
Has anyone here gone through something similar after years of building a business? What helped you find direction, and are there professionals you’ve personally worked with and would recommend?
I’m not sure whether this is the right subreddit, so suggestions on where else to ask are welcome too. I’m grateful for what I have—I just want to be more intentional about how I spend the years ahead.