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Starting over with (almost) nothing at 38

Starting over with (almost) nothing at 38

Six years ago I wrote a personal post about the challenges of being a full-time digital nomad, “Starting over with nothing at 32.” Over the years it’s gotten more traction than I expected so I thought it was time for a reprieve. I recently turned 38 (during the winter solstice) and I still have just The 3 secrets to book...

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Bucket List for 2013: Shoot for the stars, reach the moon!

Bucket List for 2013: Shoot for the stars, reach the moon!

As a Capricorn, I’ve always been a goal setter. I don’t spend enough of my time visualizing and meditating on my goals, but I’m still pretty good at making them happen. However, I’m a little guilty of shooting too low sometimes. I set the bar only a little higher than where I currently am. This The 3 secrets to book...

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