The problem with not hitting your goals isn't about time or how tough the task is. It's simple... You can't say no. Life's always throwing stuff at us. Need to take your mum to the doctor? Do it. Kids need picking up from school? Go for it. But it's when others outside your immediate circle want a piece of your time that things almost always turn to shit. Now, people aren't out to mess with you on purpose. But, let's be real, they're looking out for number one. Since starting my YouTube channel, I've had loads of subscribers wanting to "grab a coffee" or "have a quick chat". They're not after my company. They want to pick my brain for their benefit. This isn't about being selfish. It's about being smart with your time. If you're always available for everyone else, when are you working on your stuff? Exactly, you're not. Now, I've nailed down that mornings are golden for me. That's when I hammer away at my big goals. Let someone mess with that time, and my whole rhythm's thrown off. When this happens, it could take days to get back on track, and if it happens a couple of days later... Well, you get the picture. The truth is, most people don't make progress because they can't put their foot down. It's not just a "quick coffee" or a "short call". These interruptions can derail your whole plan. And if your plan is messed up, your future life is too. If that sounds extreme, then that's because it is. I need you to understand the impact these seemingly minor interruptions are having on your life. And here's what I want you to do about it... Figure out when you're at your best each day. Ask yourself, am I prioritising these hours as I should, or am I letting them slip through my fingers? It's not just about acknowledging these hours... it's about taking action to protect them. Drop a comment below and make a commitment. Share your peak productivity times and make a pledge to guard that time like your life depended on it. Your progress and, in turn, your future life quite literally depends on it.

I'm thinking about starting a second, exclusive paid community. It'll offer full-access to my entire course catalogue, live webinars, special guest workshops, and much more. However, I'm at a crossroads with the naming. Option 1: Nomad University I like it, but I'm concerned it might push people away who think it's only for digital nomads, while the community is mostly about how to earn an income online. Option 2: The Remote Income Academy I like the name but it isn't a straight line from Nomad School and it feel like I would be splitting my audience across two fronts? I need your help. A programme is more than its content; the name frames the experience. Please have your say on the poll below and feel free to pitch in in the comments. Which would you be more likely to join? Thanks 🙏🏻

Some of you might have spotted the "recovering web developer" tag in my bio and wondered, "What's that all about?" Tonight, I feel like sharing what it means to me and how this journey of recovery could be a turning point for you too. For a big chunk of my life, I was deep into web development. In the beginning I loved it. But as time went on, the initial thrill faded. It turned into a mental drain—so taxing, yet I just couldn't quit. Why? Maybe it was the prestige of being a developer or the notion that developers rake in the big bucks (though that wasn't exactly my reality). I was so committed, so narrow-minded, that I missed out on opportunities that were simpler and potentially more profitable. Back in 2011 and 2012, I got into SEO and saw a lot of success. But I never went all in because I had locked myself into the "developer" identity. This label, this self-imposed limit, I clung to it desperately. Was it the cool factor? The hard work I'd put into mastering it? Tough to pin down. What's undeniable is that I was wearing such heavy blinders, I was completely blind to paths that were less stressful and possibly more rewarding. In fact, I refused to believe that those existed, there was no way someone out there was putting in less effort, reading less books than me and getting further ahead than I was. Oh, what a fool I was. How foolish to think that because you bring yourself to the point of mental exhaustion every day you are getting ahead. That's not getting ahead that's going backwards. Then I discovered online marketing... It blew my fucking head off my shoulders. The world of sales funnels, landing pages, copywriting, ads and opt-ins was just so fucking cool to me. However, even with this passion, I clung to my developer identity for way too long. I'm not sure when exactly I threw in the towel, it was probably triggered subsconcisouly by some shitty clients (I've had a fair few of them in my day) But at some point, I decided to dive headfirst into marketing.

Just joined today, excited to be here! Will send a more detailed post later but hoping to transition to a remote/freelance way of life and leave the 9-5 grind! In London by the way.

With the advent of technology, it's now possible to teach from anywhere in the world, with a particular focus on students from China. This post will guide you through the process, focusing on using WeChat, iCourse, and Xuetang as teaching platforms, and Weibo, Zhihu, and Baidu as platforms to find students. Step 1: Understanding the Platforms for Teaching WeChat WeChat is a multi-purpose platform widely used in China. It offers features like messaging, social media, and mobile payment. Teachers can use WeChat to communicate with students, send assignments, and even conduct lessons. iCourse iCourse is an online learning platform that offers various courses. While specific instructions on how to use iCourse for teaching are not readily available, similar platforms suggest creating a comprehensive course outline, engaging multimedia content, and interactive assignments. Xuetang XuetangX is China's first and biggest MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform. It offers a variety of features not found in other MOOC platforms, making it a unique choice for online teaching. Step 2: Finding Students Weibo(I have just registered an account and will explore its usefulness) Weibo is a Chinese social media website, similar to Twitter. Many Chinese students use Weibo to find English teachers. To find students on Weibo: 1. Use the search bar to search for English lessons. 2. Use hashtags to find students. Here are some examples of search terms that you can use: `#englishlessons`, `#tutor`, `#englishtutor`, `#teachenglish`, `#onlineenglishtutor`. 3. Create a post advertising your classes and tutoring services and put the hashtags above in your post. 4. If you want to advertise your online English lessons, then you can also post a video or photo on your post. Zhihu(I have just registered an account and will explore its usefulness)Zhihu is a Chinese question and answer website, similar to Quora. Many Chinese students use Zhihu to find answers to their questions. To find students on Zhihu: