Happy Sunday! 😊

We are T-minus 4 weeks until ND! (Nomad Day)

My daughter has a brutal 2 weeks of exams coming up and then schools out! 🥳

It feels strange to be leaving somewhere we’ve called home for so long, but I’m excited to embrace the nomadic lifestyle full time!

In the meantime, here’s what I have for you this week;

1. Travel Trivia - Grotto dining

2. Mini Mastery - Fastest Route to Funding World Travel

3. TWT Blog Bites - How to Start Freelancing, How to Start an Ecommerce Biz & How to Design Your Life!

4. Mindset Matters - Goal Setting the Warren Buffet Way

5. That’s all folks!

Travel Trivia!

In which European city can you dine in a restaurant that's located inside a centuries-old grotto, complete with stunning rock formations and underground waterfalls?

(answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Mini Mastery - The Fastest Route to Funding World Travel

Freelance writing and editing is a fast and popular way to generate income while travelling the world. Now made even easier with the development of LLM’s like ChatGPT, Claude etc.

As a freelance writer or editor, you can work with clients from anywhere, creating content for websites, blogs, magazines, books, and more.

This income stream offers flexibility, variety, and the potential to earn a significant income fast (depending on how aggressive you are at pitching for jobs.)

Skills, tools, and resources needed:

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Familiarity with different writing styles and formats (e.g., blog posts, articles, web copy, etc.)

• Ability to research and understand various topics

• Basic computer skills and access to a reliable internet connection

• Word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)

• Grammar and plagiarism checking tools (e.g., Grammarly, Copyscape)

• ChatGPT 4, Claude Opus, Gemini (Google)

Actionable Steps to Get Started:

1. Assess your writing and editing skills. Are you confident you can write/create written content for others? Are you efficient on the AI chat platforms - what do you need to learn?

2. Create compelling profiles on freelance platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr

3. Gather examples of your work to showcase your expertise

4. Reach out to businesses and websites in your niche and offer your services

5. Consider building a simple one-page website using a tool like Carrd.co to establish your online presence

Tips for Finding Clients and Marketing Your Services:

• Attend online networking events and join writing communities to expand your reach

• Utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with potential clients and showcase your work

• Offer a referral bonus to incentivize satisfied clients to recommend your services to others

• Guest post on relevant blogs and websites to demonstrate your expertise and attract potential clients

Scaling the Business and Increasing Income:

• Specialise in a specific niche or type of writing to establish yourself as an expert and command higher rates

• Offer additional services like content strategy, SEO optimization, or social media management to provide more value to clients

• Build long-term relationships with clients to secure ongoing work and referrals

• Continuously improve your skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends to remain competitive

• Outsource or collaborate with other freelancers to take on larger projects and increase your capacity

• Raise your rates as you gain more experience and build a strong reputation in the market

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them:

• Inconsistent income: Build a diverse client base and offer multiple services to create a more stable income stream.

• Difficulty finding clients: Continuously market your services, network with other professionals, and provide exceptional work to build a strong reputation and attract new clients.

• Managing time and workload: Create a schedule, prioritise tasks, and learn to say no to projects that don't align with your goals or capacity.

• Dealing with difficult clients: Set clear expectations, communicate professionally, and be willing to walk away from toxic or unreasonable clients.

• Competing with AI’s: Become an expert in how to use AI chat platforms to speed up your work and therefore be able to offer quality content and competitive rates.

Real-life Example:

Elna Cain is a successful freelance writer who built her thriving freelance writing business working from home while raising twins. She has worked with numerous high-profile clients including OptinMonster, GoDaddy, Zapier, Blogging Wizard, and more. Elna has taught thousands of aspiring freelance writers how to start and grow their own businesses through her online courses and coaching services.

Massive Action Step:

Choose one freelance platform (I recommend Upwork), create a compelling profile, and start bidding on relevant writing and editing gigs today.

Within just a few weeks you could have enough clients to pack your bags and start working from anywhere. 🏝️

Start today and take the first step towards building your location-independent income stream as a freelance writer and editor.

Good luck! 😎

TWT Blog Bites

Very relevant to todays mini mastery, here’s how to start freelancing and create ultimate freedom!

I completely overhauled this blog post a couple of weeks ago to bring it up to date and ensure it’s relevant and current for 2024 & beyond. If you’re thinking about getting started with ecommerce, this is for you!

To design your life and live every day exactly as you want is the ultimate luxury! We talk about money, but it’s the freedom and choice that money offers that gives it it’s value. The good news is, you don’t need as much as you think you do!

Mindset Matters - Goal Setting the Warren Buffett Way

As a 50+ nomadic solopreneur, we're constantly juggling multiple goals and ideas. It's easy to get sidetracked by shiny objects and lose focus on what truly matters.

That's where the Warren Buffett 25/5 strategy comes in.

Apparently this was a method he shared with his private plane pilot. (No idea if that’s true!)

How it Works

Step 1.

Write down the 25 things you want to accomplish in your life and business this year.

Don't hold back—include everything from launching a new product to exploring a dream destination.

Step 2.

Circle the 5 goals that are most important to you. These should be the ones that will have the greatest impact on your life and business.

Step 3.

The story goes that Warren Buffet told his pilot that the remaining 20 goals were now to be "avoided-at-all-costs".

He wasn’t to pay them any attention until he’d achieved his top 5.

So, following his advice, take your remaining 20 goals and add them to an ‘avoid-at-all-costs’ list.

Don’t even look at them until you've achieved your top 5.

Why It Works

Successful entrepreneurs understand that true progress comes from saying "no" to the merely good so they can say "yes" to the truly great.

By focusing relentlessly on your top 5 goals, you'll be able to channel your time, energy, and resources into the pursuits that will have the greatest impact on your life and business.

Prioritize ruthlessly. Say "no" to distractions and "yes" to your most important goals.

As Warren Buffett wisely said;

"The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything."

Trivia Answer

If you guessed La Grotta Palazzese in Polignano a Mare, Italy, you'd be correct!

This unique restaurant is situated inside a natural cave that has been used as a dining spot since the 18th century. Diners can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine while taking in the breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and the impressive limestone cavern.

The restaurant is open from May to October, and reservations are essential to secure a spot in this one-of-a-kind dining experience.

I look forward to sharing my own photo of this at some point on my travels!

That’s All Folks

That’s it from me this week. I hope it’s been useful!

In the meantime, make sure to come and connect on the FB Page, have a fabulous week, live your best life and as always get out there and make it happen!

Jo 😊 

Also if you have any specific questions that you’d like me to address in a blog post, podcast episode or mini mastery, please click here and ask your question! I look forward to hearing from you. 😁 

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