One big reason for my 5-week trip home is to spend some long-overdue time with my grandparents. Learn how my grandpa, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, taught me to appreciate the little things and take delight in life.

There is no one-size-fits-all formula for getting funding for a new business venture, but mobile lawyer Patrick Lockton has developed a short checklist for digital nomads and entrepreneurs to get their startup costs covered by finding investors, mentorship and seed capital programs, peer lending communities, and much more.

When life gives you lemons, what do you do? When I royally screwed up my relationship with my gorgeous, ambitious ex-girlfriend, lost the great beach house on Koh Phangan, became disillusioned with my business and had a rock climbing injury, it brought out all kinds of fears. Here’s what I did to get back on track to mastering that fear of uncertainty.

Living a perpetual travel lifestyle or a location independent lifestyle has consequences. We live in a world with other people, and a choice to life life on your own terms affects family & friends. A truly wise nomad knows all that he gives up in order to live this life…

Today I share my Christmas letter to friends and family—my update on my travels, work, volunteering, and personal growth in 2009 and reflections on living an unconventional lifestyle after 1 year living abroad.

Last week my friend and colleague Monica O’Brien published her first book, Social Pollination: Escape the Hype of Social Media and Join the Companies Winning At It, a thorough guide to social media marketing for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and PR and marketing folks.

Derek Johanson interviews me for his kickass 007 Lifestyle product that teaches young guys how to live an amazing lifestyle, travel freely around the world, make a living on the road, improve their style and their health, and be successful with women.

Illuminated Mind author Jonathan Mead has released a free ebook for the world: The Zero Hour Workweek. He’ll tell you about his path to liberation from the 9-to-5 work world and how he learned to get paid to do what he loves.