Chris’s book is full of advice that ranges from the esoteric like the Nin quote above to nuts and bolts, like what kind of health care you’ll need. And throughout, he maintains a conversational, light-hearted and empathetic tone that makes you feel like you’re sitting across from him, receiving valuable coaching from somebody who gets it. Chris identifies 7 steps to becoming a digital nomad: → Know yourself and what you want → Clarify your desires and acknowledge your limitations (An interim step: do a trial run of nomad life) → Decide how to make money → Get your affairs in order → Gear up and slim down → Make the big move and settle in → Start enjoying your life He dedicates one chapter to each step and loads it with information, worksheets and resources. The worksheets are perhaps the most standout aspect of the chapters because their interactive nature literally forces you to make progress. They’re filled with in-depth questions that require deep reflection as well as practical considerations. It’s not easy emotional work, for sure, but at the end, you’ll have a much clearer picture of what you want from a digital nomad life and why you want it. And isn’t it better to have this self-knowledge before kicking off your round-the-world tour? This book represents an astounding wealth of resources and information. Chris has clearly done his homework, including speaking with and soliciting feedback from tons of nomads who are doing it. You literally won’t have to do any research yourself beyond following the links he suggests. From ways to earn revenue that might not have occurred to you (ever heard of dropshipping? ever thought of getting into voice-acting work?) to extensive resource lists for all types of communities, including LGBT, he’s got it covered. For us, this book is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to consider the digital nomad adventure. It takes something overwhelming and scary that may have just been a dream and breaks it down into concrete steps. If we had to critique anything about it, it would be the cover graphic design. It looks ... let’s say outdated (the term “90s” may have been thrown around in our office). It gives you the impression that the book might not be the most professional self-publication when, in fact, the manuscript is excellent and well polished (clearly carefully copy-edited, too). This is truly the only wrinkle in the whole publication we could find to criticize. That aside, this really is THE book to read when you’ve got the nomad itch. Order your version of “Becoming a Digital Nomad.” See Chris’s interview on page 38. Full disclosure : We received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Chris! 25
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