How to Travel the World For a Year
Since coming back to New York, a couple of people have asked me how the hell I could afford a trip around the world that lasted nearly two years. I don’t think many people are interested in going to...
View ArticleLeave Your Job and Travel; 7 Stories from Real People
Have you ever thought about quitting your job to travel? It sure has a nice appeal. You get to leave the office, the coworkers, the working hours. You can go somewhere exotic and discover a new...
View ArticleMaking Money With Upwork
Working on Upwork isn’t particularly glamorous. There’s a lot of competition for jobs, clients can be demanding, and it’s often difficult to secure long term contracts. That being said, Upwork is still...
View ArticleThe Tim Ferriss 80/20 Analysis, AKA Pareto’s Principle
Of all the human beings who I’ve never shaken hands with, Tim Ferriss is undoubtedly my favorite. He’s written three books, learned five languages, broken a world record, made millions as an venture...
View ArticleCan You Afford to Live in New York City?
Before we even look at the question of whether you can afford it, a better question may be: why would you want to live in New York? For me the answer is easy: I love it here! Let’s look at it more...
View ArticleMaking Borsch in Obirek – Ukraine
I took the train to Bakhmach and got off at the wrong stop. On the wrong side of the tracks, I walked around the back of the train and what I saw has been burned into my memory since then. To the right...
View ArticleWorking in Australia and Travelling the World
Let’s say that you want to leave the United States, and start travelling the world, but you’re not sure how to get started. Teaching English is certainly an easy way to do it. If you’re a native...
View ArticleThe Biggest Disadvantage of Being Self Employed
Even though I grew up with two self-employed parents, I didn’t even really get it until I started working for myself. It’s something that you don’t really think about if you work for someone else, but...
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