Here’s the funny thing: I hate flying.
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Yet I’ve taken 18 flights in the last 9 months. Including one Wednesday. And my next flight is today.⠀
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To be clear — I’m not afraid of flying. I just don’t enjoy it. It’s noisy. It’s cramped. I can’t sleep. I […]
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A Backstage Peek at the Laptop Lifestyle – Tales from a Frequent Traveler
Last month, I tracked my time in 15-minute increments for a week and published the humiliating results.
Afterwards, I opened this email from a reader:
“You gave me a realistic view of what life might be like when I become an entrepreneur -– I could potentially face some of the same challenges that I […]
Did I Mention I Just Moved to Vegas?
Will and I moved to Las Vegas last week.
When I say this, people often respond in three main ways:
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I Stepped Away from My Business for a Month. Here’s What Happened.
A few days ago, I slept in my own bed for the first time in more than a month.
I’ve been on the road nearly nonstop for the past few months — including trips to Costa Rica and Ireland — and the last 30 days really took the cake: from San Diego to […]
The Secret Truth about the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
I’m about to tell you something that most travel and lifestyle bloggers are afraid to say.
I’m going to reveal the truth about the “digital nomad” lifestyle.
The term “digital nomad” (or the phrase “location independent”) refers to people (like me) who have the freedom to work from anywhere on the planet with an […]
Why “Get Paid to Travel” is a Myth (And What You Should Pursue, Instead)
I’ve been in Costa Rica for a week now; a few more days until I fly out.
Believe it or not, I came here for work. I spoke at a blogging workshop for the first five days, at the invitation of a publishing company. About a dozen attendees came to learn about blog writing […]
Fire Your Boss, Travel Slowly & Reach Escape Velocity
If I’ve been conspicuously quiet on this blog lately, there’s a solid reason: I’ve been traveling nearly nonstop.
One of the benefits of no longer Working for the Man is the ability to do whatever the heck I want, and “what I want” usually involves airfare.
Life hasn’t always been this way. There are […]
How Forest Travels the Globe … While Running a Business from His Laptop
At first glance, Forest doesn’t seem to fit the profile of a successful entrepreneur and world traveler.
He grew up in a working-class neighborhood. He dropped out of school at age 16. He endured a tragedy in his early 20’s.
But our early life doesn’t determine our future. Forest is living proof.
He’s been […]
The Essential 4-Step Guide to Escaping the Ordinary
You want to escape the ordinary …
But you also want a practical plan.
You’re as pragmatic as you are adventurous. You’re a rebel with a retirement plan.
How do you start?
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After last week’s post, several Afford Anything Rebels asked me how to prepare for a massive leap into […]
The ONE Critical Thing Holding You Back From Happiness …
Fear is whispering.
It’s in your ear. And it’s getting louder.
“You can’t quit your job,” the fear whispers. “You’ll never find another one.”
“Don’t invest,” it says. “You’re not smart enough.”
“You shouldn’t travel,” it insists. “The world is dangerous and lonely.”
Hogwash. Baloney. Pfooey.
Fear is wrong. But the […]
