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Digital Nomads... Temporary Locals!

Phyl n' Jer's Next Grand Adventure (NGA)


We began our Next Grand Adventure in November of 2021,  beginning with the sale of our home and letting go of over 90% of our other physical possessions.  We became Digital Nomads.  
According to Investopedia “Digital nomads are people who are not location-dependent and use technology to perform their job, living a nomadic lifestyle.”  We, in essence, became "houseless" and now travel the country as "temporary locals"...  housesitting, working remotely and taking in the sites and insights that could only be derived by untethering from our previous lifestyle. 

Our decision to become digital nomads (a term we didn’t even knew existed at the time) was the result of evolutions brought about by our post pandemic world.  Both of us had recently finished our respective collegiate degrees (Phyllis-her Doctorate in Business Coaching and Jerry-finally finishing his Bachelor of Sciences in Management with a concentration in Organizational Development).  We were ready for a new adventure.

And, that adventure materialized for us. Like the rest of the world, the pandemic dramatically affected our lifestyle, both personally  and professionally; Phyllis’ coaching business has increased with clients booking zoom calls more than ever.  Jerry has now adapted all his in-person leadership and organizational development programs to a virtual/hybrid platform.   So, the Covid Crisis provided a new opportunity for the both of us; we no longer needed to be tied to an office or a conference room – we could serve our clients from anywhere on the planet as long as we had an internet connection and a Zoom account.

As Michael Wallis puts it in his Route 66 book, "Open-road travelers are made more than born.  They are as different from theme-park tourists as anything you can imagine.  Tourists rush; travelers mosey.  Tourists look for souvenirs; travelers seek out the souvenir makers.  Travelers are openly romantic about the going itself, the adventurous possibility of it all."  We can honestly claim that we are now "Travelers" not "Tourists."

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Phyllis Campagna’s contact info…

Jerry Campagna’s contact info…

Phyl n' Jer's  Snail Mail Address...
PO Box 6508
Elgin IL 60121


 

Comments

Susan R Meyer said…
The term digital nomads takes me back to the book we wrote at Camelot. You've transitioned into a new reality!!
February 24, 2022 at 5:31 PM
Unknown said…
thanks for sharing your adventure and discovery with us hunkered down folks!
March 3, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Andrea said…
Your new lifestyle is so inspiring. It may not be everyone, or maybe if not now, a consideration for the future for some. It's wonderful to hear about your adventures as possibilities. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your current life.
April 18, 2023 at 9:14 AM
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