08/04/2025
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It looks dreamy online... sipping coffee in Bali, working beachside in Sitges, โliving the dream.โ I used to think, Wow. Thatโs the goal.
So after reading 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, I packed my bags and gave it a shot.
At first, it felt exciting. Exploring new cities. My sales were still coming in. My team was handling things. Asia. Then Europe. I kept going.
As someone from a developing country, Europe felt intimidating. But I went anyway, flying in and out of the Philippines for weeks, even whole quarters.
Eventually, something felt off. My energy. My joy. My rhythm.
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. I miss mine. Theyโre getting older. And every trip started to feel like time I was stealing from them.
Do I hate traveling? Not at all. I love it. But Iโve learned I donโt need to live on the road to enjoy life.
Now I choose mini-retirements. Another Tim Ferriss gem. Breaks every few months. Guilt-free. Earned. Because my business runs, and my habits hold.
And most of all, because I come back home. I reset. I build momentum again.
If you love the digital nomad life, I respect that. Some people thrive in it. They meet soul friends. They dance until sunrise. They live for the freedom.
But if youโre someone like me who craves rhythm, focus, and deeper roots, know this: Chasing momentum while living out of a backpack? Itโs not as easy as it looks.