Who’s ready for a bit of economic warfare? I know I am after realizing I’ve given the financial raiders the upper hand in the never-ending war for control over my own finances. Truth is, all of us are in a financial war. We battle each day against corporations, marketers, scammers, and worst of all—ourselves—in a […]

What is that you really want out of life? Well, lifestyle design is how you get it. At its core, lifestyle design is all about taking matters into your own hands to create a life that fits you. Practicing lifestyle design positions you as both the designer and builder of your ideal life. “The rules […]

The other day I was browsing YouTube and stumbled across an old Michael Jordan interview that captured something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. In part of the piece, MJ was discussing the public perception that his stint as a Major League Baseball player was a failure. Here’s what he had to say: All […]

What can a person do to get ahead in America? After a month in Mexico City, I’m back in Florida visiting family, and all I can see are opportunities for getting ahead all around me. America can be a tough place to survive if you’re not in the right situation. But it can also be […]

Since I turned 37 a few weeks ago, it’s time to share my annual reflections around money, aging, and relationships. Last year’s reflection on turning 36 has been read hundreds of times. Looking back, it perfectly captured where I was at the time, and I’m happy that I held true to the intentions I set […]

“Same shit different toilet.” I remember those words like they were yesterday. It was almost exactly 13 years ago. I was 23, just beginning my first real job as a teacher. I was excited, full of hope about the impact I could have on my students. Before the start of each school year, teachers report […]

The biggest threat we face in life isn’t running out of money. Our biggest threat is turning gray. Gray people are those who’ve surrendered to apathy. They’ve stopped pushing themselves, and slowly their mind, body, and spirit begin to wither. I first came up with the idea of gray people in the 7th grade, after […]

In June 2024, I was granted the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa and held it for 10 months. I’ll use this post to share my experience with the process so all you have to do is follow each step to ensure you get your digital nomad visa too. The Colombia Digital Nomad Visa is one of […]

After more than two years of living on the go as a digital nomad, I’m ready to share what this unique lifestyle has really been like. In many ways, being a nomad is the epitome of lifestyle design — I’ve been able to trot around the globe while working remotely, discovering new places and adventures […]

Most Americans grow up believing we live in the greatest country in the world. I thought so too—until I spent nearly two years living in Europe. In this post, I’ll shed some light on the Europe vs America debate by sharing first-hand experiences from both sides of the Atlantic. My Background Living Abroad My first […]

The other day I was sitting in the sauna with a guy who was about to pay the stupid tax. I’m sure he didn’t know what he was doing, but I knew quite well that he was in the process of making a stupid tax mistake that would cost him $250 to $300. The stupid […]

Sometimes, to get where you want to go, you have to go slow. Imagine you’re driving a really fast car toward a sharp curve you need to take. You could keep your foot on the gas, continuing in the direction you’re heading—but of course, you’d miss your intended turn. You might try to nail the […]