Where To Start in Pursuing a Location-Independent Lifestyle
Welcome to Part 2 of Kristin's interview for the 100th episode of Badass Digital Nomads. Kristin was interviewed by listener Jeremiah, who asks questions about where to start as a beginner pursuing a location independent lifestyle.
Learn tactics on transitioning from a traditional to a remote career, the different ways to make an online income while you travel, how to take action when you feel stuck, and advice for if you feel you're "too late" to travel, live abroad, change careers, or start working for yourself.
Are you feeling blocked in your journey to becoming a digital nomad? Not sure where to start? Curious about Kristin's background?
Tune in to learn from Kristin's experiences and hear her candid thoughts on the best ways to start working toward a location independent lifestyle and what she would do differently.
TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- The process of becoming a digital nomad from the beginning.
- How Kristin made money online during her first few years of traveling.
- Misconceptions about living and working abroad.
- How to overcome perfectionism, procrastination, and analysis paralysis.
- The best way to accomplish large, intimidating tasks and projects.
- How doing inner work and self-development can help you take action on your goals.
QUESTIONS KRISTIN ANSWERED:
- What type of plan do you need to become a digital nomad?
- What are the challenges of making money as a digital nomad?
- Do you need to have passive income to travel full-time?
- What traditional jobs did you work at the beginning of your nomadic lifestyle?
- How old were you when you became an entrepreneur and then started working remotely?
- How does someone start making an income remotely?
- Where in the world should I move as a digital nomad?
- Is it a good idea to start with a short trip before traveling full-time?
- Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have for digital nomads?
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Open an international account with Wise and get your first transfer up to £500 free (Kristin's affiliate link)
- Apply to join Kristin's Digital Nomad Academy
- Contact Kristin at: Hello@TravelingwithKristin.com
- Join Patreon and support the podcast
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