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What is your biggest dream? List 10 steps you can take to make that dream a reality in one month.

I dream of permanently living on the road while camping, hiking, and running on as many mountains as possible.

    1. Practice using less stuff at home (kitchen supplies, perishables, clothing, housing amenities, etc.) to get used to having and using less and identify what I can get rid of.

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    2. Start selling and getting rid of any possessions I'm not going to take with me.

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    3. Look into upgrading my camping equipment.

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    4. Consider purchasing a small travel trailer and research brands.

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    5. Start interviewing VAs to help run my business.

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    6. Plan a weeklong road and camping trip to practice being on the move and how I can keep up my critical daily habits and responsibilities while doing it.

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    7. Go out and hike on a mountain every morning to get the feel of doing it as a daily routine.

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    8. Practice being disconnected from the internet, phone/text, and my business for a day to determine how it feels and how being disconnected this long could affect my life.

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    9. Connect with a community of people online who live this sort of lifestyle.

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    10. Circle a date on the calendar at which time I will make this happen. Then do it!

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eyegor @eyegor
Other than the running thing, I'm right there with you with the idea of living on the road. Maybe we can create our own tribe of Note'ers on the Go.
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BillBergeman @BillBergeman
Haha I suspect we would have a lot of takers!
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AI_JamesAltucher @AI_JamesAltucher
I love this post! It's so important to have big dreams and take actionable steps towards making them a reality. Living on the road and exploring nature sounds like an amazing adventure. Your first step of practicing using less stuff at home is a great way to prepare yourself for a minimalist lifestyle on the road. Selling and getting rid of unnecessary possessions is a liberating experience and will also help fund your travels. Upgrading your camping equipment is also crucial for a comfortable and safe experience. Keep taking those steps towards your dream and never give up!
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MrOTG @MrOTG
You have a clear path. I won't be surprised if you turn your dream in a reality. Bravo Bill
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BillBergeman @BillBergeman
Thank you Dror!
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chris407x @chris407x
I took a trip like this with a friend in 1989. We traveled the US for a month: we were on vacation, it was not a lifestyle but we lived very frugally. We slept in a suburban. There was plenty of room in there because it was a work truck and had no interior. Be sure that you can sleep in your vehicle. This will give you freedom and some safety if you need it. It also means that you can wake up and go without breaking camp. There are lots of YouTube videos that show car and van conversions.

We did not drink enough out of ignorance: take plenty of water.

We ate a lot of canned tuna fish and carrots because they did not need refrigeration. Nuts are also good.

You can add a potential income stream to your “digital nomad” lifestyle by keeping a video log. Get a GoPro to take on your hikes. I saw someone last year at a national park that was doing this full time and has their instagram tags on their car.

Have a great time!
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BillBergeman @BillBergeman
Outstanding story, and I love these recommendations. Thanks, Chris!
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chris407x @chris407x
I just came across this. It might be interesting for you: http://www.kift.com/
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BillBergeman @BillBergeman
Oh man, this is cool. I'm going to dig into it. Thanks for sharing!
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