Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Designing a Life of Travel
There’s a lot of information out there about escaping the Rat Race, but what about knowing how to avoid the Rat Race altogether? If you don’t get stuck in the Rat Race to begin with, you won’t have to escape it later. Makes sense. The choices you...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Designing a Life of Travel
This post is about finding ideas for digital nomad jobs (and location-independent gigs / freelance work) that are non-tech related. We recently talked about where to find remote work and showcased some of the best job boards for digital nomads. Even with a quick...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Designing a Life of Travel
These tips for getting started with remote work anywhere in the world are for aspiring nomads who plan to work for existing companies at first. Yes, you can design a life of travel without needing to launch your own blog, course, channel, freelancing business, or...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | The Escape Mindset
Before we talk about what happens when you leave a job to travel, first know that it’s never too late to make your escape. As the old proverb goes: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today. I didn’t leave a job to...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Becoming Unstoppable
Well, really there are a lot of things to know before traveling long term. But in this post, we’re going to focus on five of my favorite things you should know before hitting the road for an extended bout of independent travel. Most travelers, myself included,...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | The Escape Mindset
Today, we’re going to cover the right way to approach talking with your family about travel. Extensive world travel is one of the fastest ways to achieve personal growth. That said, unfortunately, someone always gets left behind. Some of these loved ones and closest...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Becoming Unstoppable
I learned how to beat travel stress on a first trip the hard way. My first solo vagabonding trip (and first time out of the United States) in 2006 started with a one-way flight to Bangkok. I didn’t have a plan, smartphone, or guidebook. As a complete newbie, I thought...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Becoming Unstoppable
I am the master of my fate.I am the captain of my soul. History provides many excellent examples of self-efficacy and internal locus of control, two concepts we’ll talk about here, but British poet William Ernest Henley has been especially on my mind...
Last updated Mar 12, 2023 | Becoming Unstoppable
The acute benefits of taking cold showers are changing my life. I believe (and there is a substantial amount of research) that they can help us reach greater health and happiness. As we’ll discuss, cold showers also provide a boost in self-efficacy. For your...
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