“…human beings are equipped with the natural ability to learn and train themselves in the right way to become enlightened so as to overcome sufferings or problems. Particularly, human beings process the greatest intention to search for the ultimate truth in themselves and to be able to rid themselves of ignorance, desires, and attachments as well as become great companions who give the light of …
Downsizing Your Stuff and Rightsizing Your Life
Most of us know How to Make Things Go; Not How to Let Things Go. The process of downsizing has more to do with refining our personal character than just giving away or selling our stuff. When you decide it is time to do an overhaul of your belongings and your life, there are various stages that you will go through. Having gone through this …
Tribute to Michael Jackson: You’ve Got to Make that Change
I’m Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My Life It’s Gonna Feel Real Good, Gonna Make A Difference Gonna Make It Right . . . You may have mixed feelings about Michael Jackson, the king of pop. What I realized beyond anything else is that he inspired us to dance, move, and make that change. He is a part of all of us who …
Anywhere is Possible Video
Anywhere Is Possible Want to Go Global with Your Business? Wondering what your Life on the Road might look like? Check out the video to see some clips of the past 6.5 months! Do you have a Location Independent video? Share it below!
Trusting Your Intuition and Going on Faith
“It’s the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee, a sort of wager on my part. And though you may call me a dreamer or a fool or any other thing, I believe that anything is possible.” -Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook When I was younger, I didn’t know what to believe, or who to believe. My mother and father had very different opinions and …
How To Run a Location Independent Busines
Many people would love the opportunity to run their business from anywhere in the world. I must admit, I am happy every day that I have this amazing opportunity to operate my business abroad. I spent about two years establishing my business & lifestyle consulting practice and getting my systems in place. I always had the idea in my head to become a location independent …
How to Reduce Your Responsibility (part II)
“The cause of any and all stress in my life has largely been due to the belief that I was somehow responsible for other people or things outside of my control.” Let’s face it: this world can be scary, unpredictable, and changes ALL THE TIME. This is why we have learned that “The only constant IS CHANGE”. So, living in a world of constant change …
How to Reduce Your Responsibility (partI)
I am notorious for not being able to leave things alone… or as they are. I ALWAYS want to Fix Everything or Figure Things Out. I want to touch things in museums. I want to push Emergency buttons to see what happens. I want to discuss and discover everything about a perfect stranger overnight. I want to find out how things work. I jump in …
Notes From Chris Guillebeau’s 279 DAYS TO OVERNIGHT SUCCESS
Chris Guillebeau 279 Days to Overnight Success Every so often I come across something brilliant that needs to be shared. Download this, read and learn, print it and wear it, but whatever you do, don’t pass it over…don’t tell yourself, “Oh, I’ll download it later,” because you won’t; just DO IT NOW and thank me later! Chris Guillebeau’s 279 Days to Overnight Success: http://chrisguillebeau.com/3×5/overnight-success There …
How to Stay Motivated as a Business Owner
It is easy to feel like you are all by yourself when you go into business for yourself. I wrote this entry about a year and a half ago, and I just found it. I think it depicts some of the ups and downs of being ‘in charge’ of running a business. As a business owner, we have Major UPs and Big Time Downs, but …
Female Traveling Solo, Going it Alone
Sometimes, when you really want something in life, you have to go it alone. Being a female traveling solo and going it alone can be an overwhelming and scary adventure, at first. With all of my travels in my life I have had somewhat of an itinerary, except now. This makes for an interesting scenario. First, I don’t know where I’m going, and then, I …
Finding Utopia: How to Find Utopia by Thomas More
One day, as I was walking around Ao Nang, I found Utopia—well, the book, anyway. I was intrigued by the name and picked it up in a used bookstore for 140 Baht. I must say that this has been the best purchase that I have made in Thailand and is one of the most amazing reads I’ve come across in YEARS. On my personal quest …
Funny, Funny Thailand Pictures
Whenever we are traveling, there are always going to be funny things that jump out at us. Some of my favorites are in Asia, or namely, in Thailand. Here are some Funny Thailand Pictures for you all.. Funny Thailand Pictures Want some more information about Living In Thailand? Check out my post HERE that shows you How Much It …
A Lesson on Letting Go, or, Mai Pen Rai
The last time I was in Thailand was in 2003, right before the Tsunami hit. While many things have changed and most things look entirely different, there is one thing that has not: the people. The most refreshing thing about Thailand is the beauty of its people. For someone who has never been here, it is difficult to explain, however, I think it can be …
Interview with Author, Blogger, and Visiter of 193 Countries: Chris Guillebeau, The Art of Nonconformity
As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have become “Business Backpackers”. Because we are all busy traveling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of others “Living the Life”. Our first mini-view comes from …
Rock Climbing: How to Slow Down and Take Smaller Steps
As I approached the rock that loomed above me I smiled to myself, “It’s good to be back.” Railey Beach is a world class climbing destination in Thailand and can easily be recognized by the immense limestone outcroppings that dot along the coastline in perfect turquoise water. This distant paradise is one of my favorite places in the world and as I gear up with …
Mixergy Interviews Globetrotting Business Nomad Kareem Mayan
Today I wanted to show you an interview with an incredible guy who’s living the extraordinary life that we’re teaching people about here on this site. Kareem Mayan has been freelancing from the road and traveling around the globe since December 2007. He is an exemplary Business Backpacker, calling himself a business nomad. He recently sat down with Andrew Warner, who does some incredible audio …
Breaking Out of The Pack
In life, we all have choices to make. In my own life, the biggest decision I ever made was breaking out of the pack, and choosing an alternative lifestyle. Living by my own set of rules was scary (at first). But, once I Hit The Road, I met loads of others like me. “I see a common gene among immigrants and entrepreneurs who strike out …
How To Have a Lifestyle Business and Go Location Independent
Many of you have asked me, “What does it take to Go Global?” Wondering How to Go Location-Independent? I am a firm believer of Turning Your Business Into A Lifestyle Business. Want to learn more? Read on! Well, to develop your business and expand your reach to a global audience can take a lot of time and hard work, but if you’re already in a …