In the 50th episode of my podcast, the appointed host asked me, “What are the rules for being a digital nomad?”
My response was, there aren’t any rules.
Whether you spend time in a “van down by the river” (a reference to a skit by the late Chris Farley on SNL), or half the year in the south of Spain, makes no difference.
I would like to add to this response by saying there are actually three rules.
- You need to have a laptop
- You need to have an internet connection
- You need to be away from home for a while, every once in a while
That’s it. If you have those three, you can call yourself a digital nomad.
As you can see, it’s a vague title. But it’s supposed to be vague. And inclusive.
The takeaway
I’m curious to know your level of interest in being periodically nomadic. Does the idea scare you or excite you? Why do you believe prevents you from working remotely every once in a while?