Frustrated by the 9-5? Is the daily commute grinding you down? If you’ve ever thought about ditching the rat race to embrace working on your own clock, now is the time. How? Through the digital nomad lifestyle. 

The digital nomad lifestyle isn’t just for travelers. It has plenty to offer dads too. Read on to learn why dads should consider adopting a digital nomad lifestyle today. 

Starting a business as a digital nomad? Check out the Fatherhood Biz Accelerator first to jump-start your journey.

It’s never been easier to be a digital nomad

Daunted by the idea of the digital nomad lifestyle? Don’t be — it’s easier than you think. 

The development of a variety of tools and technology in the past couple of decades has made it easier than ever for people to work from home with just a laptop and an internet connection. 

For starters, building a website is easier than ever with platforms like WordPress. And with Google G Suite, you can access your documents wherever you are, online or offline. 

As well as marketing automation tools and simple website builders, the internet gives you access to a wide community of like-minded individuals who have also embraced the digital nomad lifestyle. 

With this plethora of tools and a huge community of other digital nomads, embracing this lifestyle has never been easier.

Dozens of potential of business routes to follow

Another reason why the digital nomad lifestyle is such a strong choice for dads is that it offers a staggering range of business options to you. 

Take blogging, for example. If you’re passionate about a particular subject, such as sports or motorcycles, share your passion with the world via a blog. With enough traffic, this can be monetized via paid ads or affiliate work. 

Ecommerce is also a solid business model that works for the digital nomad lifestyle. Widely regarded as the easiest way to sell online, dropshipping is a popular choice that lets you sell products to customers without the need for product investment or storage space. The global dropshipping market size was valued at USD 102.2 billion in 2018 and is expected to register a CAGR of 28.8% from 2019 to 2025.

These are just a couple of examples of potential ideas for your digital nomad lifestyle. But the most successful digital nomads who follow their passion and turn it into a business. If you love what you do, that passion will buoy you throughout your journey.

You can spend more time with your kids

Perhaps the biggest appeal of the digital nomad lifestyle for dads? You get to spend more time with your kids. 

How often have you come home from work to only spend a few hours with your kids, or find them fast asleep by the time you got home? The digital nomad lifestyle throws out the 9-5 and lets you fit your job around your children, rather than the other way round. 

Working from home also lets you take your children out more, to parks or on holiday. You can sit by the pool and catch up on emails, while your kids play around you — not bad.

Joining the digital nomad lifestyle can seem daunting. But once you take that first step, everything else starts to fall into place. Get inspired by the tips above and start your digital nomad dad journey today.

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