Retiring at 40 to Travel Full-Time with the "King" of Digital Nomads

Episode • Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 14m

Interested in building wealth and retiring early? Learn how from long-time traveler, Dean Kuchel, who achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 40.

The self-proclaimed “King of Digital Nomads” has been working remotely from 100+ countries for the past 10 years, empowering others to pursue a location independent lifestyle.

You’ll learn Dean’s beginner-friendly tips and tactics for achieving financial freedom before the typical retirement age. He reveals his mindful approach to saving money, investing, and building sustainable wealth. (It’s simpler than you think!)

Plus, Dean and Kristin discuss digital nomad gentrification, global citizenship, minimalism, and their visions for the future of remote work. This is a juicy one, so tune in and share it with a friend who might enjoy it!

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Topics Discussed:

Becoming who you want to be.
Achieving financial independence as a full-time traveler.
Money mindset.
How to retire early.
Investment strategies for growing your net worth and building long-term wealth.
Changing your mindset around social status and consumption.
Minimalism: The most important part of financial independence?
Carry-on only travel.
Being a responsible tourist, traveler, and global citizen.
Digital Nomad Gentrification: Is it a problem or overblown?
Digital Nomad Visas.
Why Dean created the Digital Nomad Israel community.
The future of remote work and digital nomadism.
Quitting bad habits and addictions, like sugar.
Top resources for learning about money and investing.

Questions Answered:

How did you become “The King of Digital Nomads”?
How do you become financially independent by age 40?
How do you build your net worth and increase your ROI?
Is traveling the world cheaper than staying in your home country?
What does it mean to be a responsible traveler?
How is remote work a solution for global, social, and economic issues?
Is there any country you don’t feel at home in?
What challenges do you encounter as a full-time digital nomad?
What resources do you recommend for learning about financial freedom?
and more!

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