“I regard working as part of life, I don’t know how to distinguish between the two. I know that one can, and people do. I honestly think that the best answer to that question that I can give you is that the two things aren’t separated in my mind…Work is an expression of life for [...]
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Career Goals: Side Hustle Your Way Into Independence
An athlete needs good hustle. Your successful side hustle needs good hustle, too, whether it’s intended to earn extra money, achieve secondary career goals, or transition into a main gig for greater independence. When Pete and I decided to embark on our Plan “B” career goals, we set up several side hustles. Our previous work experience hadn’t [...]
You Need a Plan B
Compelling Economic Reasons Why Playing It Safe Isn’t Working in Today’s Economy The economy – it’s on everyone’s mind. Even though there are bright spots, and even boom conditions – North Dakota, anyone? – for the most part, economic challenge is the reality. In the U.S., the Los Angeles Times reports the outlook is grim [...]
The Consequences of Perpetual Indecision and Uncertainty
The most common reaction when Pete and I communicated our decision to go location independent was, “Wow, how did [or what made you] decide to do that?” followed by “I wish I/we could do that!” To which the answer of course is, “Well, you can, you know, you basically just have to decide to (really) [...]
What We Learned in Our First Month of Location Independence
We’re one month into location independence! We realize this means we’re just whippersnappers when compared with the likes of the Woodwards of Location Independent, or Almost Fearless, Nomadic Matt, and Uncornered Market, who have been doing this for years. But we’re happy to be where we are and excited for what lies ahead. We’ve learned quite [...]
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Peter and Betsy Wuebker are location-independent professionals who share what they know about travel, simplicity and integrating work with life. 