Excerpts from the first few pages of my friend Ron Davison’s new book “The Fourth Economy” describe the entrepreneurial revolution he predicts will sweep across the world. Here’s how you and I can be part of that and help shape our world in the next century. Also, we announce our first Digital Nomad Academy scholarship recipients!

Educational counselor Craig Gonzales shares how he turned his situation around when his company went under and he didn’t get paid—how he turned a bad hand into an opportunity, and earned $1000 with about one hour of work.

Oscar Del Ben of freestylemind.com explains how the erosion of job security affects you, and describes four great ways to start developing a second, alternate income stream to supplement your paycheck.