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Happiness Is The Key To Success

Happiness Is The Key To Success

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Dan.

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I wanted to weigh in quickly on today’s post by Sean Ogle, What defines success? And the comment quoted..
“…you’re just a kid who was likely pampered his whole life growing up, and finally when it was time to be an adult, you had a hard time facing the music that in the real world, nobody [...]

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On the Origin of Me by Means of Lifestyle Design

On the Origin of Me by Means of Lifestyle Design

Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Dan.

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It is roughly a year since I first read Tim Ferris’ 4 Four Work Week. It’s a great book and has been a catalyst for a big change in how I view life and the world. While it’s not without its flaws the most important concept I think anyone can take from the book is [...]

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Sourcecontrol Review: A Guide to Effective Outsourcing

Sourcecontrol Review: A Guide to Effective Outsourcing

Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Dan.

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Everyone wants to outsource but it can be a minefield for unmet expectations and other difficulties. The answer is in systems.
Outsourcing requires systems to be truly worthwhile, without them it can quickly cost you more time than you save so it pays to really know how to effectively use a VA before you jump into [...]

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How To Live On $30 A Day

How To Live On $30 A Day

Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by Dan.

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How much does it cost you to live right now? Rent or mortgage, loan payments, credit cards, eating out and all the rest. I’m willing to bet that if you add it all up its likely significantly more than $30 a day. I know my current expenses exceed that quite easily but $30 is my [...]

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Lives Less Ordinary: Interview with David Lee of GoBackpacking.com

Lives Less Ordinary: Interview with David Lee of GoBackpacking.com

Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by Dan.

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David is the author of GoBackpacking.com probably the first travel blog I ever started reading. A good two years later and I’m still reading. Dave has just returned from his 15 month Round The World trip which started in 2008. I asked Dave if he could answer a few questions and here they are, an [...]

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Downsizing For A Digital Nomad Life

Downsizing For A Digital Nomad Life

Posted on 24. Aug, 2009 by Dan.

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…you’re not how much money you’ve got in the bank.  You’re not your job.  You’re not your family, and you’re not who you tell yourself…. You’re not your name…. You’re not your problems…. You’re not your age…. You are not your hopes.
~Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
I don’t need to live in a modern 2 bedroom unit [...]

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Digital Nomad Blog Carnival #3

Digital Nomad Blog Carnival #3

Posted on 16. Aug, 2009 by Dan.

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Welcome to the third edition of the renamed Digital Nomad Blog Carnival. Each month the carnival is hosted by a different blog in the community.  The editor reviews the submissions and publishes the best of them in a roundup post. There were a lot of posts to choose from this month, here is the creme [...]

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