Sober advice on this topic from Wandering Earl, who has been doing the digital nomad thing for almost 20 years.
One excerpt:
I would also highly consider applying for actual remote jobs as opposed to trying to create your own stream of income. It’s a far easier and more stable path to a successful digital nomad lifestyle.
Agreed.
I’m constantly trying to talk people out of starting with stuff like affiliate marketing or Amazon FBA. Less sexy options like freelancing or a remote job are FAR more likely to make your digital nomad dreams a reality 🥳
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