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Imagine that right after you read this article, you grab yourself a cup of coffee, nuzzle up into the coziest spot in the house, and make $50-500 in an hour’s time… <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

…or, as a digital nomad, you step out to your ocean-view hotel balcony, cocktail in hand, and “set up shop” on the lounger to do the same thing…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then you close up your computer and go about the rest of your day, feeling fantastic because you did a bit of valuable work and your bank account now reflects that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s run of the mill stuff for “digital nomads.” Those of us who harness the power of the internet to work remotely from our laptops, anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it’s not the specific where<\/em> that’s the best part about this lifestyle…  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

…it’s the ability to CHOOSE and CHANGE the where on a whim…<\/em> it’s the freedom it grants. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And today I want to introduce you to this lifestyle, and fill you in on ways to learn more and the easy path to dive right in! Let’s get started… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to understand is that there are two primary paths to remote work: you can get hired or start your own business<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each has its own merits and tradeoffs, and the choice in which path you take depends greatly on your personality and your goals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Hired<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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This path can take various forms but is most often considered \u201cfreelancing,\u201d where you\u2019ll work one-on-one with a client to do a specific job for them or their company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it’s usually the quicker path to putting money in the bank,<\/strong> it’s money for time \u2014 you work an hour, you get paid for an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, when you’re done your “shift” \ud83d\ude1c it’s easier to close the laptop and leave all work thoughts right there, inside your computer… which is worth quite a bit too, depending on your personality and where you’re at in life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you missed it, there were a few freelancing gigs inside 58 Ways You Can Get Paid To Travel<\/em><\/a>:      <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a Virtual Assistant<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Assistants (commonly referred to as VAs) are the modern-day secretaries because they handle a wide array of tasks, like proofreading, scheduling, email management, and lots more of somewhat easy to do work. The difference being you are solely remote and can do this stuff from your PJs at your home office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you like the idea of becoming the \u201cjack of all trades\u201d for a growing business or busy executive, this is the best gig for you. Not only will you learn an absolute ton, but you\u2019ll also get to rub shoulders and work with some incredible people and companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to go deeper? <\/strong>Take this course on becoming a successful VA<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>(Psst… a masterclass on this is included in our Remote Work Wealth Club<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manage Social Media<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Create, curate, and manage all published social media content. Although this sounds a lot like the previous idea, it\u2019s different in that – instead of focusing on cold outreach on social platforms like the SM marketer does – a social media manager focuses on creating and curating free content for followers, scheduling content, and staying in touch with friends and followers on different platforms. There is a bit of overlap but the jobs are inherently different in these ways. So if you would prefer this angle to the SM world, this one is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to go deeper? <\/strong>Go through this social media management bootcamp to turn pro in this field quickly<\/strong><\/a>. (Psst… a masterclass on this is included in our Remote Work Wealth Club.<\/em><\/strong><\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freelance Developer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As technology grows, so follows the number of jobs for coders. So this will take a bit of effort out the gate to become proficient in coding and, once you have some skills, you\u2019ll have no problem landing jobs (at a higher starting rate because it\u2019s such a sought-after market right now). You could code apps, blockchain technology, websites, or any number of interesting things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the risk of repeating myself too often, I want to again say that coding – like any other skill – can be learned and you, my friend, are capable of learning it. The question is whether you want to? If you do, there are plenty of free resources to get rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to go deeper? <\/strong>Search Udemy<\/a><\/strong> for a highly-rated course on the code \u201clanguage\u201d you choose to focus on.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is just the tip of the iceberg…<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a LOT of need for bookkeepers, voice-over artists, tutors, etc. If you have a skill that can help someone, you can harness that and earn money. And if you become an expert in that skill, you can increase your hourly rate and make a lot of money serving clients online<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have an idea of the type of service you can offer, it’s time to get gigs! Here are a few of our top picks for freelancing networks to hang out your shingle:      <\/p>\n\n\n\n