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Cruising, Coffee & Connectivity: Lessons from a Month on the Move
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Hello Reader, Work, Wander, and… Wi-Fi?This past month I went on a bit of an experiment: working while traveling — a “workation,” inspired by my podcast chat with Filip Drimalka. Three weeks on a cruise. One week on a bus tour in Japan. A laptop in one hand, coffee in the other. And a lot of lessons along the way. The cruise? Surprisingly productive — when I wasn’t distracted by shows, sightseeing, or saying yes to another dessert (I came back 2kg heavier). I did manage to keep up with some writing and business essentials… thanks to an expensive but necessary $850 Wi-Fi pass. The Japan leg? Beautiful and fast-paced. Long days meant little time for work — just enough to check in and keep the lights on. I strongly recommend visiting Japan, it really is a model culture that we in Australia could learn a lot from. My Workation Kit:What kept me connected (and caffeinated):
This is a messy photo of what I took with me: ⸻ What I Learned:
If you have tried a workation, get in touch and tell me how it went. Listen to the podcast that started it all: Wisepreneurs Podcast – Thriving in the Age of AI with Filip Drimalka Nigel Rawlins Check out all the Wisepreneurs Podcasts |
Strategic Intelligence Brief: Beyond Experience to Expertise
Weekly strategic insights for experienced professionals building independent careers. Transform decades of wisdom into competitive advantage. Every Tuesday: strategic frameworks, expert insights from 70+ conversations, and implementation challenges that position your experience as premium business intelligence.Stop competing on credentials. Start leveraging accumulated expertise.For professionals ready to convert wisdom into economic power
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