Running a business as an international globetrotter has never been easier, there’s no question. Getting from A to B is more convenient and more affordable than any other point in human history, and the Web means we can communicate with ease no matter where in the world we end up. While the Internet has made overseas communication a lot easier … Read More
Slow Internet Sucks! Don’t Fall Into the Slow Wi-Fi Trap
Operating as a digital nomad, a freelancer, remote worker or a startup entrepreneur, finding reliable wi-fi is CRITICAL to your daily operations. Wi-fi cannot be overlooked or underrated. I took off to Costa Rica in 2009 lured by the promise of wi-fi near the beach. Little did I know at the time … the line was shared with 12 … Read More
How to Find a Quiet Place to Work with Reliable Wi-Fi for Ultimate Remote Work Productivity
When you can work anywhere, you can have almost anything at your fingertips. Sun and surf, inspirational views, a mid-afternoon glass of wine or beer (we’re not here to judge). But when you don’t have a dedicated office—or when you’re traveling away from your home office—there’s one thing you can’t count on “anywhere” to provide: A quiet place to work with … Read More
Creating a Daily Routine to Ensure Long Term Success
Mobility Criteria #2: Creating a Daily Routine Want to make a real difference in your life? You can and this begins with the actions that you take each day. When you’re in the corporate world, your days all look relatively similar: Get up Get dressed Listen to the news Go to work Get coffee Check your email Go to a … Read More
Create Daily Milestones from Daily, Weekly, & Monthly Goals
Mobility Criteria #1: Create Daily Milestones Do you use Evernote, Trello, iPhone apps, or some other list-creating resource? There are so many apps and blogs and posts about how we can create and check off our lists BUT… We don’t always focus on list prioritization so we don’t get done the things we need to get done. And even when … Read More
A Pre-Travel Checklist – Some things to do before traveling
There are a few things I do each time before I leave on a trip to make sure that I have no hiccups and can continue to keep my schedule, life, and work – in continuous flow. Here is my travel checklist and some tips I’d like to share. 1. Check Schedule & Calendar Staying productive from anywhere is the … Read More
Downsizing to 4 Boxes : An Experiment in Minimalism
I spent the past 10 years wanting to travel. I spent the last 10 years accumulating stuff. Finally, I drew a line in the sand. I was going no matter what. Not an easy decision and something in need of planning but well worth the effort. I decided to reduce my life down to FOUR BOXES. I had two houses, … Read More