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How To Become A Digital Nomad
Years ago I was a digital nomad. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. Every now and then, people ask me what it was like and what it taked to become a digital nomad. So, I thought I would put down my thoughts and advice for those who are thinking about taking the plunge.
Becoming a digital nomad involves not only leveraging technology to work remotely from anywhere in the world but it also requires you to be mentally and physically strong. But that is for another blog post.
Here are some steps to becoming a digital nomad:
Develop In-Demand Digital Skills
To work remotely, you need to have skills that allow you to work from a computer, such as digital marketing, software development, graphic design, or online tutoring. When I was on the road I was a freelance writer.
I got most of my work from sites like Fiverr and UpWork. I also had an account at a couple of content mills, so I always had work.
So, before you decide to take off, make sure you develop some marketable skills. There are many websites out there that offer certifications in these skills; Hubspot and LinkedIn are good places to start.
