Mankind has always been a nomadic species. In our earliest years, we roamed freely from one region to the next, tracking the stars and following the seasons in an effort to hunt, gather and protect our tribes and families from vicious predators. Before the birth of modern civilization, it was commonplace to move about across wide ranges and territories, covering swaths of land and sea.
Modern society has stifled and suffocated most that dream of greener pastures and a life of leisure
The following are some of the reasons why.
- The rat race has gripped most in a state of survival of the fittest, and hedonistic pleasures and impulses to satisfy our sudden urges to keep up with the Jones’ have amplified with each passing decade.
The truth
We spend a lot of our time, energy and financial resources paying for what we’ve already acquired
Bottom Line
There are so many concerns such as healthcare and insurance that we often fail to think about all the small details that can interrupt our trips. How will we communicate if we have to go to a hospital in a foreign land?
How to Become a Digital Nomad
True freedom resides in being able to travel the world by becoming a digital nomad.
- To most, that is the ultimate goal — the pinnacle in life. However, achieving the ability to set out on a long-term trip in a far-off land while working as a Digital nomad is no easy feat. Unless you’re financially free and are completely living off passive income, you’ll need to find a way to make ends meet.
Join a Digital Nomad Community
Get out there and communicate with others that are already living the lifestyle.
- The so-called expat community is large and thriving, which forms the basis for most digital nomad clusters and groups in the most popular cities in the world.
5 Steps To Becoming A Digital Nomad
Reduce and Eliminate Expenses
- Develop skills to work as a digital nomad.
- Decide On A Destination
- Prepare Yourself A Budget Based On That Destination’s Budget
- Do extensive research before going to set out.
Set Goals And Create A Plan
Goal setting is an important aspect of life no matter what our future hopes or dreams might be, but especially so for living as a digital nomad.
- You need to get clear about what you want and how long will you stay and what will you do while you’re there.
