How to Shape Your Own Life Without Waiting for the Perfect Moment
Happiness and well-being are topics I keep coming back to. Maybe I talk about them too much, but I see the same struggles everywhere. Just this morning, I was chatting with a friend who told me he doesn’t like his job, isn’t happy with where he lives, and feels stuck. He’s tired of his routine and doesn’t really enjoy his life.
I asked him why he stays in this situation, especially since I know his dream has always been to live in Bali. He’s a developer, which means he writes code and builds software. With his skills, he could easily work for another company. Right now, he has to go to the office, doesn’t get along with his colleagues, and hasn’t had a raise in two years. I told him, “Why not just leave and find a new job? It’s not as hard as you think. There are plenty of websites for remote work where you can apply and find better offers.”
By applying elsewhere, he could land a much better position. There are so many sites out there, like Remote Work and others, where you can find jobs that let you work from anywhere. That means he could move to Bali, or maybe another place that suits him better. Imagine living near the beach, taking a swim in the morning before work. In places like Madeira or Portugal, there are even nomad villages—communities of people who work online and live together. These are often digital nomads: virtual assistants, graphic designers, developers, and freelancers of all kinds.
If you work in tech, design, or any job that can be done online, you can live wherever you want. You can try new foods, discover new hobbies, and experience different cultures. Sometimes, the cost of living is much lower than where you are now. And if your company is based in the US, Canada, or Europe, your salary might be much higher than your expenses. That means you could live in a beautiful villa, enjoy life to the fullest, and still do work you love.
Think about it: life is too short not to enjoy it. Don’t wait for the “right” moment—it doesn’t exist. The time to make a change is now, not later. Make your decision and go for it. I truly wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.
The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that’s changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks at all. — Mark Zuckerberg
Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change. — Jim Rohn
Key Takeaways
- You don’t have to stay in a life you don’t enjoy.
- Remote work gives you the freedom to live and work anywhere.
- Sometimes, a better life is just one decision away.
- The perfect moment to change doesn’t exist—start now.
Reflection
- What’s really stopping you from living the life you want?
- If you could work from anywhere, where would you go?
- Are you waiting for a sign, or will you make your own?
Pierre-Henry Soria
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