Coping with Coronavirus Quarantine - Why Digital Nomads are Better Prepared

Coping with Coronavirus Quarantine - Why Digital Nomads are Better Prepared

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin April 21, 2020 Duration: 1:41:33

Kristin Wilson and Johnny FD discuss why some digital nomads are coping better than brick-and-mortar businesses and traditional employees during the coronavirus quarantine, and how nomads are more mentally, emotionally, and financially resilient during these times.

We discuss: 

  • Why daily life hasn't changed much for digital nomads
  • Familiar with uncertainty and discomfort. (also just not having access to certain things)

  • Minimalist lifestyle and low cost-of-living

  • Focus on experiences over consumerism

  • Multiple income streams
  • Growth mindset over fixed mindset
  • Personal identity not tied to a job or company
  • Comfortable using remote collaboration tools
  • Less familial and societal pressures at home
  • Part of a global community
  • At home everywhere in the world

We also discuss why new digital nomads and digital "backpackers" are struggling more than experienced digital nomads and online entrepreneurs. 

This is an episode of Travel Like a Boss podcast hosted on Badass Digital Nomads. 

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Disclaimer: We understand that many people are struggling financially and with their health and do not discount the pain many people around the world are feeling right now. However, this episode is for people who are using the pandemic as a reason to let go of their mental and physical health when they could be making a different choice. 

Definition of a Digital Nomad: Someone who earns a living online, regardless of his or her physical location. Most digital nomads travel full-time without a home base. 

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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