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Download My Digital Nomad Resources Kit For FREE To Help You Implement The Strategies In This Guide Download My Digital Nomad Resources Kit For FREE To Help You Implement The Strategies In This Guide Work From Anywhere As A Digital Nomad Ever wondered what it would be like to work from anywhere… This is the life of a digital nomad with the time and location freedom to work online. Imagine workdays spent coding from the famous Dojo co-work in Bali while enjoying delicious $3 nasi goreng for lunch.  After work you head over to Finns beach club with your friends to catch some of the most amazing sunsets you will ever see.  You hang out, laugh and chat while sipping on fresh fruit smoothies late into the evening. Imagine holding virtual meetings from Parisian cafés, crafting content atop a mountain in Peru or running your online business from a bedazzling riad in the enchanted medina of Marrakech.  Flexibility and cultural immersion fuel your creativity and the freedom to explore the world however you choose makes everyday an extraordinary adventure. Life has never been better! In 2014 this was my dream.  As I sit and write this on January 9th, 2025, this lifestyle has been my reality for 10 years almost to the day. To celebrate my 10 year anniversary as a digital nomad, I’m giving away everything I wish I knew back when I was starting out. This guide will give you all the important things I did to achieve time and location freedom and maintain it for 10 years and counting, minus the mistakes I made that slowed me down. Enjoy. Phase 1: Create your Digital Nomad Takeoff Plan Milestone: Create You Digital Nomad Takeoff PlanTime Frame: Day 1 – 7 The first step to becoming a digital nomad is having a financially sound takeoff plan that accounts for cost of living in your destinations and any unforeseen circumstances that might come up. Your digital nomad takeoff plan should include 3 numbers. I explain them in this short video and the sections that follow. Download My Digital Nomad Resources Kit For FREE To Help You Implement The Strategies In This Guide Download My Digital Nomad Resources Kit For FREE To Help You Implement The Strategies In This Guide Your Digital Nomad Runway Number Your runway number is how much cash you can have access by the end of your runway period. For this example we will assume your runway period is 90 days. However, you can adjust this runway period based on your financial situation, responsibilities and comfort level. To get started with your digital nomad takeoff plan, calculate how much cash you can have in the next 90 days by answering the following questions. On average, how much do you spend each month? How much do you earn each month after tax? How much do you have in savings (optional) Next… Subtract your average monthly spend from how much you earn each month. Add savings to this number if you have any and want to use them. Multiply by three. This will give you your runway number (how much cash you can have access to in your 90 day runway period). Your Digital Nomad Takeoff Number This number is how much cash you need to takeoff to and comfortably live as a digital nomad in your first destination(s) for 3 to 6 months. Here’s how to calculate it. Research Your Digital Nomad Destinations Start by choosing your first digital nomad destination(s). You will want to consider the following important factors when selecting them. Safety Healthcare Visa durations and requirements Cost of living Internet Speeds It’s important that you enjoy yourself too, so consider other factors like the social scene and your general interest in the destination. Watch this short video where I explain these important 5 factors in a little more detail. Download My Digital Nomad Resources Kit For FREE To Help You Implement The Strategies In This Guide Download My Digital Nomad Resources Kit For FREE To Help You Implement The Strategies In This Guide When choosing your first destination(s), I recommend you put emphasis on low cost of living and productivity.  Low cost of living means your money will go further and if you choose the correct destinations you can still enjoy a great lifestyle. This is especially helpful if you don’t have steady remote income as it will keep costs low and give you more time to transition. Choosing locations based on their ability to help you stay productive will keep you focused so you can build the foundational remote income that will let you maintain the lifestyle into the future. Once you have a destination(s) in mind… Calculate Your Digital Nomad Takeoff Number Based On Your Destination To calculate this number research the following costs for the city or cities (not country) that you plan to stay in. Monthly cost of living for 3 – 6 months excluding rent Monthly short term rent for 3 – 6 months (short term rental site eg. Airbnb) Health insurance for 3 – 6 months (Safety Wing) Return ticket airfare (Skyscanner or Google Flights) Optional Emergency Fund (20 – 30% of living expenses) Add these expenses up and the total you get will be your runway number. Next, you will need to calculate your digital nomad takeoff date. How To Calculate Your Digital Nomad Takeoff Date To do this we will use your digital nomad runway and takeoff numbers. If your digital nomad runway number (how much you can have in 90 days) is equal to or higher than your takeoff number (how much you need to takeoff in 90 days) then you’re all set to takeoff in 90 days or less. This is because at the end of your 90 day runway period you will have enough cash to support yourself for 3 to 6 months in your first destination(s). Congratulations! Set your digital nomad takeoff date, start saving and get ready to start your new life 90 days from now.