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In this episode of Destiny for Nomads, Laurent Notin talks to David Fuller, Founder and Senior Consultant at Pilote Media. David has been a digital nomad since 1999 and has since served as Founder and CEO of Lateral Syncing and as Global Head of Marketing at Redbox Digital.

Being a digital nomad has allowed David to see the world through a different lens and understand local nuances.

Hear about what it means to be a digital nomad, the best place to start if you want to become a digital nomad, the ease of being a digital nomad with the right passport, medical insurance, some of the common misconceptions about digital nomadism, and David’s upcoming travel plans.

Timestamps:

[03:32] Was David the first digital nomad ever?

[05:10] What is a digital nomad?

[07:00] Why David started his journey.

[08:41] Where to start.

[11:50] Is it for everyone?

[13:31] Having the right passport.

[15:41] Is it a privilege?

[19:35] The problem with living a digital nomad lifestyle.

[24:17] Medical insurance.

[25:27] Misconceptions about digital nomadism.

[32:28] Will David travel again?

[34:36] David’s prediction of the future of digital nomadism.

Key Takeaways:

• “The hardest part is making the decision.”
• “You need to be able to work in a role that gives you the opportunity.”
• “The biggest misconception is that it’s fun and easy.”
• “Try digital nomadism in your own country first.”
• “You need to network.”

Relevant Links:

Website:          www.dmfreedom.com

LinkedIn:         David Fuller

Twitter:            @dmfreedom

Instagram:       @dmfreedom

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