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The Top 7 Skills of Long-Term Digital Nomads

The Top 7 Skills of Long-Term Digital Nomads

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Mar 13, 2024
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This is the paid follow-up to: You'll Need Very Different Life Skills as a Full-Time Traveler. If you only have a free subscription, don’t worry. That post is free, and the next one will be, too.


#VanLife and other trendy hashtags have made the digital nomad life more appealing. People dream of working from the beach or lazing by the pool while attending video conferences.

Do these situations happen? Yes.

But they aren’t a reality for all of us — and sometimes, none of us.

Last week, we discussed some ways life on the road differs from living in a sticks-and-bricks home. We talked about uncertainty and the limited space for possessions when traveling.

This week, let’s take a closer look at the skills you’ll need to overcome these and other challenges.

1. Creativity

When you travel full-time, the day will finally come when you don't have everything you need. Maybe you’ve started a recipe you love, only to realize you need a local substitute for one of the ingredients. Maybe a part fails on your van, and it’s not sold in your location.

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