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The Shocking Truth About Digital Nomad Life People Don't Tell You

The world was my home, until I realized I needed a real one.

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Jul 22, 2024
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For over half a decade, my life was the dream for many people. Winters in Asia, springs in Europe, and the rest of the year back in North America, with exotic vacations sprinkled in between. It was exciting, but something was missing.

I was busy chasing patio season across continents, only to realize what I really needed was a place to watch the sun set every day.

I decided I needed to stop.

The nomadic lifestyle looks great on Instagram, the adventures, new experiences, delicious food, and endless parties. But in reality, digital nomad life is not the best way to grow and build a life.

“You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation.” — Gordon B. Hinckley

You can't take a lot of risk in life, if you don't have a safety net. Constantly moving around the world makes having a real base out of the question.

Every time I moved to a new city, I needed to set up a new home, develop new routines, find a new gym, make new friends etc. These constant changes ate up my days, leaving me with …

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