The Double Life by Don Blanding How very simple life would be If only there were two of me A Restless Me to drift and roam A Quiet Me to stay at home. A Searching One to find his fill Of varied skies and newfound thrill While sane and homely things are done By the domestic Other One. And that’s just where the trouble lies; …
4 Steps for Overcoming Toxic Career Syndrome
I was lucky enough to come across an article in the July issue of Elle magazine. Typically I don’t read glossy magazines. But given that the reading material that comes through Thailand is rather limited, it is fun to take a look at what is happening with ‘modern society’. Boy was I glad that I did. I hadn’t even realized there was a name for …
There Is No Door
This story is based on a real experiment that took place in a laboratory. I’ve told this story several times to my clients because I think it has a lot to say about choices, mindset, and human behavior. I wanted to share it on my blog to facilitate a conversation and get your ideas and opinions. So make way for… Lifestyle Transformation: There Is No …
The Big Companies Have Gone Global– Why Shouldn’t YOU?
Time magazine recently published a very interesting article by Zachery Karabell. I wanted to share a bit of it with you because I think it makes some very good points on diversifying your income, and globalizing your business. Even if you are a small business, or individual, you can still have an international presence and create multiple income streams. Read on for going global business …
Feeling Fear? Learn to Move Towards Your Fears
Feeling fear is an interesting topic. It is much like Stress; it can be real or imagined. We may feel fear because of an experience that has happened in the past which triggers fear in the present. We might feel fear of uncertainty, or fear of the unknown. Or, we may even be frightened of doing what we’ve always wanted to do with our lives—a …
What is it Really like to Teach in Thailand?
In 2009, I was living in Ao Nang and was bored with the rainy season so I decided to head up to Bangkok to have some fun. While beach life is fantastic, it lacks in certain areas such as: live music, theaters, variety of nightlife, and shopping. So, when I need a dose of those things, I head out to the cities. My plan was …
Ten Steps to Ten Incomes: How to Build Passive Income Online
Before I even started my business, I was relatively obsessed with the idea of Passive Income Strategies. I read up on all kinds of models like real estate investments, stock portfolios, sustainability, up-lines, down-lines, and cost-valuation systems. However, the brick-and-mortar business models don’t actually stand up to the online marketplace, and once again…the rules have changed. Find out How to Build Passive Income Online! About …
How Much Does it Cost to Live in Thailand?
Many folks take a glimpse at my lifestyle here and assume I’m swimming in cash. The truth of it is, it’s cheaper to live in Thailand than you might imagine! It is far cheaper to live here than it is to travel, and if you look at rental costs versus the price of hotels, you can see why. I realize living abroad is not for …
Pat Flynn Rocks at Smart Passive Income & You Can Too!!
You ever see a cool new car -and all the sudden- you see it everywhere? That’s kind of how it is with Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income. I first came across him in an interview from John at JetSetCitizen. After that, I saw him EVERYWHERE. It makes you wonder… was the car there all along? For the record, Pat has been there for quite …
Music and Life – Thoughts by Alan Watts
I really love this Alan Watts YouTube video is because it so quickly encapsulates all of the emotions I’ve struggled with throughout my life. We go into life not knowing any better, so we do what we’re told. We continue along this path and at some point wake up to the reality that a) our lives are relatively boring and mediocre b) all of the people we’ve …
Are You Addicted to Speed? A Worldwide Movement Realizes that Slower is Better
In our fast paced world, we want everything to move at lightning speed. We want a quick coffee, a fast lane free of traffic, a front row parking spot, high-speed internet, instant messages, efficient phone calls, fast food, and rapid transit. We want to order everything online: music, gifts, movies, books, groceries, and even people. Online dating has become the norm as people want to …
Want to See The World & Help it too? Interview with International Volunteer, Kirsty Henderson
As always, bringing you inspiring stories of adventurous folks that have dared to do different. Many of you may have wondered if you could take your business online and do good for others. Kirsty’s living the dream of being an international volunteer allows her to help others while her business pretty much runs itself. Check out her story, and amazing resources below. International Volunteer Interview …
Digital Nomad Blog Carnival
Hello Readers! I’m happy to host this month’s edition of the Digital Nomad Blog Carnival. The traveling online carnival that’s hosted at a new blog each month for readers interested in the live-anywhere, work-anywhere lifestyle. Read the carnival posts, and then check out some more Location – Lifestyle – Nomadic posts below. These are posts that I really enjoyed this month, and that others liked …
Neurological Research Links Coaching to Transformational Change
I love it when I pick up the business section of the newspaper and something jumps off and hits me in the face. Today I came across this article written by Coach Kriengsak Nitpattanasai who has a column in the Bangkok Post. Coaching by question and brain research Nitpatanasai gives an overview of David Rock’s book Quiet Leadership: Help People Think Better–Don’t Tell Them What …
“IF”, The Best Travel Poem Ever
Quite Possibly the Best Travel Poem I’ve Ever Read… IF by Rudyard Kipling 1865 – 1936 If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, …
I hate Yoga.
I hate Yoga. I don’t want to hate yoga, but I do. It’s one of those things that I wish I liked, and I keep trying to like, but every time I’ve gone with my Mom, or a friend—no matter what gym or what instructor I’ve had, I HATE IT! Here is a typical scenario: I am told encouragingly by the instructor to contort my …
The Stages of Depression and the Steps to Enlightenment… are they the same?
Most stories of enlightenment start out the same. Someone, somewhere is seeking the truth. They leave home, become detached from society, give up worldly pleasures, family and friends, contemplate life and death, and end up accepting, embracing, and warranting a slower, more meaningful representation of life. One thing I’ve noticed is that many of the initial signs of this process are identical to the symptoms …
The Biggest Secret in The World!!
Living in Thailand is funny. Pretty much every day I am confronted by something weird, unpredictable, and mind-blowing. To say that I have gotten used to the oddities is an understatement, because at this point of my life, I just expect things to be a bit strange. In fact, the one thing I have recognized is THE BIGGEST SECRET IN THE WORLD. Are you ready?? …
WTF is Happening in Thailand Right Now?!?
Red Shirts, Yellow Shirts, the King’s illness, His successors… With all this confusion and censorship, it is hard to get the Real Story and understand WTF is actually happening in Thailand right now. I’ve done my best to keep up on it all, but THIS VIDEO tells it all. Take some time to watch the special report that demystifies the political situation in Thailand Right …
Taking Care of Yourself Without the Resentment
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed a sneaky-little-emotion called Resentment. It tends to creep in and create unproductive thoughts, stopping me in my forward momentum, and keeps me from enjoying moments in life. What I’ve come to realize is that taking care of yourself no matter what is the only option. We need to get over this resistance and move forward! Maybe you have …
Becoming Famously Yourself & Getting Discovered by Discovery Channel
I remember daydreaming one day about the professional self that I wanted to become. I was midway through my masters in business and was trying to picture what I would look like as a successful business owner. I made a picture of myself with straight, highlighted hair. I wore a suit skirt outfit with a collared shirt and fancy shoes. I made comments along the …
What ARE You THINKING? How to improve your mindset and your quality of life!
“Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” William James There’s a lot of talk these days about the Law of Attraction. Many books are out there discussing how to focus your thoughts and get what you want by thinking positive thoughts. More importantly than just focusing on the stuff that you want, I believe …
Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades
One of my big fears I decided to conquer this year was driving a motorbike in Thailand. If you’ve followed past stories, you know I was in an accident … or two. I would liken driving in Thailand to juggling swords. Pretty much every time I do it… I almost die. Seriously. In one day of driving to and from the school I work at, …
Learning From Children, Teaching Abroad
As many of you know I’ve taken up teaching in Thailand. I had nearly ten months of pure vacation and wanted to give back something more to the community. Also, after multiple visa fiascos, some soul searching, and deciding that I want to stay on in this country, I’ve found it most useful to have a work permit. The short of it is that if …
Interview with Robin Esrock: Travel Journalist, Blogger & TV Star of Word Travels
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a professional globe-trotter and getting paid to see the world, read on. I’m really excited to share Robin Esrock’s story and how he went from traveling and blogging to getting published and then hosting a major travel show on television. I’m sure you’ll find this success story as inspirational as I have… You have a very exciting story about …