Coffee And Conversations
Coffee shops became remote offices. But their real value isn't WiFi—it's accidental conversations with strangers that redirect your entire trajectory
LRLR Versus HRHR
Low Risk Low Reward versus High Risk High Reward. Neither is better—the trap is mixing them. Pick your game and play it consistently
Location Independence Is Not A Luxury Anymore
Location independence shifted from luxury to survival skill. Governments lock down, economies collapse, borders close. Mobility means optionality means security
The Difference Between Owning, And Having Access To
Ownership means control. Access means permission that revokes. The distinction matters when platforms change rules or disappear overnight
It’s Not A Question Of Black And White
Binary thinking simplifies complexity into false choices. Reality exists in gradients. Most important decisions live in gray zones binary thinkers ignore
The 5 Layers Of Location Independence
Location independence has five layers—physical mobility, income portability, legal flexibility, social adaptability, psychological freedom. Most people only see the first
Location Independence Versus Digital Nomads – 3 Key Differences
Location independence builds permanent flexibility. Digital nomads chase temporary experiences. The differences—intent, sustainability, infrastructure—separate lifestyle from extended vacation
Once Upon A Time
Stories begin with once upon a time because distance creates perspective. Your future self will view today's struggles as narrative setup for growth
If People Move, Money Move
Money follows human migration. When people relocate, capital flows after them. Location independence creates economic arbitrage opportunities governments hate
The Random Post
Not every post needs purpose. Random thoughts have value in their randomness. Structure serves goals, but chaos serves discovery
Remote Work – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Remote work insights covering the good, bad, and ugly aspects of location independence from someone who's been doing it for years.
Short Game versus Long Game
Short game optimizes immediate wins. Long game sacrifices today for compound tomorrow. Most people play short because long requires patience they lack
Learning How To Learn
Meta-skill that multiplies all others. Learning how to learn makes every subject easier. The framework matters more than individual lessons
Identity Thoughts
Identity is fiction we maintain for continuity. The person you were five years ago barely exists. Clinging to outdated identities prevents necessary evolution
Geo-arbitrage, Or How To Get The Most Of Where You Are
Earn in strong currencies, spend in weak ones. Geographic arbitrage exploits economic differences legally. Location becomes financial strategy
The Convoluted Path To The Perfect Tostada
Perfect tostada requires technique, timing, ingredient quality. The path is convoluted—shortcuts produce mediocrity. Excellence always takes longer than expected
I’m Not A Cat
This pandemic changed our world in ways we would have never imagined before. One of the things that changed dramatically is how we work.
Obstacle And Opportunity Start With The Same Letter
Obstacles become opportunities through perspective shift. Both start with O—coincidence or reminder? Reframing transforms resistance into resource
Normality, Reloaded
Normal changed after crisis. Old normal died, new normal emerged. The reload—accepting previous normal isn't returning
The Utterly Incomplete, Deeply Biased And Soon-To-Be-Outdated “Working From Coffee Shops Guide” In Valencia
Valencia coffee shop work guide—WiFi quality, outlet availability, noise levels, coffee quality. Biased by personal preference, incomplete by design