Skeptics and “FISH’ing”

More from Jonathan and Lucy about their camper van Rich Life. To view this email as a web page, [click here]() Skeptics and “FISH’ing” Yesterday, I introduced you to Jonathan and Lucy (and their dog, Teton), who are living their Rich Life while traveling the country in their camper van. [Teton, Jonathan and Lucy] Let’s start by talking about comments Jonathan and Lucy heard and how they dealt with them. - "I wish I was young and had fewer responsibilities and could travel around." - "There’s no way that would work for me. It’s too much time, resources, and money." - "Must be nice." - "How are you going to pay for all of that?" Ah, skeptics. “My mom was not a fan from the start,” Jonathan said. “She actually came up with a fun acronym for it: 'FISH’ing.' Feigning Interest, Suppressing Horror.” LOL. This is why I say [your Rich Life is YOURS](), not anyone else’s. Some people will think your ideas of a Rich Life are crazy. That’s OK! So why this Rich Life? “With our initial jobs out of school, we weren’t able to do anything fun,” Jonathan said. “We don’t want to be locked down to a city, and specifically a high-rent area. We love the flexibility of going wherever we want.” [Lucy] “It was a perfect time for us to launch into this new lifestyle because there was nothing holding us back," Jonathan said. "We were in the beginning of our careers, didn’t have a house, no kids. It felt like a good opportunity.” They recognize it’s not perfect. Lucy said, “In an ideal world, we wouldn’t be in a van — we’d be able to stay in more comfortable accommodations. But for now, we’re prioritizing our love for the outdoors, but it comes with the cost of living in a smaller space and not having everything on hand." And the van build itself didn't always go smoothly. Their 2019 Ford Transit-350 HD XLT was their base and had a 400-pound wheelchair lift that they had to manually remove, along with all of the passenger seats. [Van remodel in progress] Lucy ambitiously estimated that the build would take 3 months and $20,000. Seven months and $40,000 later, the van is complete. Here are just a couple of the unexpected delays and expenses: They ordered the toilet for the van in May 2021, but it did not arrive until October. The professional heating and electrical system installations cost twice as much and took — no exaggeration — 10 times as long. But Jonathan and Lucy both note that you become used to living in a van very quickly. “It definitely took some adjusting," Jonathan said. "At first we were bumping into each other and figuring out how to use the space most effectively.” “But we have the whole world outside our door," he added. "And we can just open it and get anywhere we want to." [Jonathan] Here’s how Jonathan and Lucy decide where to go, according to Jonathan: "We have a general route that we want to take and then find specific things to do as we are traveling through areas. The great part about living nomadically is that we can stay for longer periods of time if we like a certain place. We allow for flexibility in our travel plans because of this. During this second trip, we are heading toward Denver to see Lucy’s sister, who recently moved there. We intend to travel slower and more meticulously than our first trip so that we can really take in and experience each place that we visit." Jonathan and Lucy are already thinking about all the places they'd like to go soon. Mexico and Alaska are on the list, but even bigger than that. “There are people we’ve seen who have either done van swaps or actually shipped their van to Europe or Asia," Jonathan said. "We’d love to explore and experiment with traveling internationally while living in a van and working remotely.” I love it! I talk about this with couples [on my podcast]() all the time. A Rich Life is a specific, detailed plan for the present AND the future. I love that Jonathan and Lucy were thinking about this even before he was familiar with all of the IWT terminology. Tomorrow: ACTUAL numbers … exactly how much do Jonathan and Lucy spend on their Rich Life? Do you have any questions for Jonathan and Lucy about their camper van Rich Life? Reply to this email and let us know — we’ll get as many answered as we can later this week. Good advice for selling a business … or any major decision In “[Exactly How I Cold Emailed My Way to A Life-Changing Exit (And You Can Too)](),” Laura Roeder shares how she sold her profitable, bootstrapped business, Edgar, for a life-changing amount of money. I love how honest she is and how she ran her business her way. She once told me, "I don't want my team working after hours. We're not doing brain surgery." Here are a few key takeaways from her post that apply to anything, not just selling a business (be sure to also pay attention to Laura's book recommendations): - Read and learn as much as possible about something before doing it - Decide on your strategy - Find and contact the right people to help you out - Learn how to negotiate - Celebrate your success, but then find the next thing to work on [Click here]() to read the whole post. Congratulations, Laura! A couple of recent Dream Job resources As we look at Jonathan and Lucy’s Rich Life this week, you’ll hear them talk about job flexibility and Dream Jobs. So today, I want to share a few Dream Job resources with you. 1. From dropout to 6 figures (in-depth case study) [This is one of my favorite case studies](). I always say, study the winners. In this video, you’ll learn how one of my students used the techniques in Find Your Dream Job to reinvent herself — not just once, but multiple times over the course of her career — and tripled her salary in the process. ([Learn more about Find Your Dream Job here]().) [Ramit interview with Julie]() Tune in to this exclusive interview, as I talk to Julie about: - What a Dream Job means to her right now (0:46) - How to handle pivotal moments in your career (2:02) - How to determine if what you’re doing REALLY isn’t the right fit (4:24) - How to tell hiring managers your story and why you quit (and WIN them over) (12:10) - How to know if a company is the right fit for you (15:40) - How Julie’s Dream Job evolved to combine all of her passions and skills (18:17) Watch the full interview [here](). 2. Three podcasts on how to find your Dream Job Last year, I recorded several podcasts all about how to break out of your career rut and find your Dream Job. So much gold in these episodes, and it applies even in 2022. - The Jordan Harbinger Show: ["I Will Teach You to Find Your Dream Job"]() - Lifehacker's The Upgrade: ["How to Get a New Job in 2021"]() - Art of Manliness: ["How to Land Your Dream Job"]() Some things I cover in these interviews: - How many people are actually underpaid, often by $10,000 or more (and how to make sure you're not one of them) - What hiring managers are really looking for from candidates - My advanced negotiation power dynamics framework (aka get paid what you're worth) - [Career Seasons](): How to pick the right job for where you are in your life today - If you shouldn't use job boards, how do you actually find jobs? - How to make a major career change If you're contemplating a career change or not happy with your job, I recommend you pick one and listen. Or all of them. And if you're interested in a proven system to find & land a job you love, [check out my program Find Your Dream Job](). 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