Hey everyone, My name is Richard and while I've been signed up a few months now, I've never really engaged much. I'm 37 and (currently) work remotely from Thailand as a software engineer. However I found out that after my current project is complete, my employer doesn’t have any more work for me. I always knew this day might come, I've just been pretty comfortable and not taken any action to change since it was a great gig honestly. Many of my friends in the past said I was ‘living the dream’, working on my laptop in Thailand. And honestly I felt that I was, and I have been very fortunate to be able to support myself. This isn't just some random employer either; I actually know these people personally and from university. So, this really can happen to anyone no matter how secure your current position is. Things out of my control have happened and It’s a reminder that relying on others for income is always a risk. I have about a month or so to finish up my current project and then move on. What I move on to, though, is unclear right now. Thankfully though I do have some savings, so I don't need to make any rushed decisions. Right now, every idea for making money online is popping up and grabbing my attention. Do I Look for a new job? Do I use my software engineering skills to build something that could make me money or at least add projects to my CV if I stay in this field? Compete on Upwork? Is now the time I finally try Amazon FBA? Should I start a Shopify/print-on-demand business? What about these new YouTube faceless AI channels? Or maybe I should create some kind of digital product? I've also signed up for Remote Income Academy and completed two weeks, but I’ve been too busy with work to continue. New day new idea... I think this is what they call shiny object syndrome. If I stick with being a software engineer, I'd have to prepare for interviews, probably upskill more, do portfolio projects, etc., just to get an interview. Then there's the stress on top with interviews etc. And the reality is that after all that effort, I could just end up in the same position again. While I do enjoy building software and problem solving, and earning a living from my laptop is fantastic, I’m often just quite drained from staring at code for hours every day and It’s hard to shut off my mind…

How do I sign up for the freelancing masterclass, remote income academy and zero to one? Thanks!!

Just wanted to share a bit about my week. I've been under the weather and it's fucking sucked. Normally, I'm all about moving forward and keeping busy. But this illness (I say illness... flu... cold... whatever...) forced me to hit the brakes. And I'll be honest, it's been tough. I found myself getting frustrated for being sick. Like I was somehow failing by not being 100% all the time. But here's the thing... We often forget that it's okay to slow down. Especially when your body is screaming for a break. This week made me realise how harsh we can be on ourselves. We're not machines. Health isn't just another item on our to-do list. It's the foundation of everything we do. So here's my takeaway... Next time life forces you to pause, try not to fight it. Use that time to recharge and reflect. Your body and your business will thank you. Would love to hear if any of you have experienced something similar. Feel free to share your stories. Stay healthy and keep hustling, but don't forget to listen to your body.

It's the perfect time to set our goals and intentions for the year. I'm excited to hear about your New Year's resolutions, especially how they align with your digital nomad aspirations. My personal resolution is to launch a coaching program in the next few months, aiming to help more people and change as many lives as possible by year's end. Let's inspire each other! Share your resolutions and let's support one another in achieving them.