Blake Miner 🌎 @theflaneurlife Twitter profile

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Blake Miner 🌎

5 months

Tim Ferriss is the godfather of lifestyle design. His book got me interested in business. His content got me hooked on language learning. The week after I met him, my life changed forever:

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

@historyinmemes "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

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@theflaneurlife

7 months

The faster you realize that everyone is walking through life in their own simulation, stuck in their heads and only concerned about themselves, the faster you break free.

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@theflaneurlife

5 months

@Culture_Crit Was just there in November to December. Beautiful temple. Beautiful city. Kind, intelligent and welcoming people. Family values. Orthodox culture. Walkability. Great food. Serbia checks lots of boxes. But shhh, we don’t want anyone knowing (we want it all to ourselves) 😉

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Freedom looks like waking up without an alarm clock in a place you love with the whole day ahead of you to create what you'd like.

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@theflaneurlife

5 months

@Culture_Crit What a month spent exploring Bucharest and the Transylvanian highlands. Amazing Christmas markets too. Beautiful country.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Collect so many experiences that your presence alone tells stories.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

You're only one risk away from the lifestyle you’re envisioning.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

These 13 movies will force you to question reality: [THREAD]

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@theflaneurlife

7 months

Don't let them cage you, you're a free-range human.

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@theflaneurlife

7 months

To everyone with a dream: Someone else is starting with the same idea and resources, but your creativity, resilience and ability to adapt will set you apart. Excel in execution.

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@theflaneurlife

7 months

Harsh reality: The world doesn’t want you to be a free-spirited, independent thinker. Rebel and forge your own path, or walk the one laid out for you.

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@theflaneurlife

7 months

If your life is all about efficiency and every moment is being tracked and monitored then you're not really a human, you're a mere cog in a vast machine. (Paraphrased from @TuckerCarlson in his interview with @TheoVon )

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

@Culture_Crit Was just there for the whole month of December. Very few tourists. Beautiful mountain cities. Incredible medieval castles to explore. I would move there in a heartbeat.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

10 months

@elonmusk That's why it's nice to create the freedom to choose where you live. You can go where you're treated best and uncover more of these good things in the world. Staying in the same neighborhood, city, or social circle for your whole life is a surefire way to get stuck in one line

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Life's too short to simply work and repeat. Challenge yourself: How can I make every day feel fun, free, and uniquely authentic?

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@theflaneurlife

7 months

Freedom 1.0: » $5k in the bank » $1500/month online income » Laptop of choice » Minimalist mindset » Burning desire to level up » Passport » One-way plane ticket » Few plans and an open mind

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

In a world full of tourists, be the traveler who refuses the itinerary.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Don't let life pass you by waiting for others. If you want to do it eventually, do it now. Take that solo trip. Launch your dream project. Learn that new skill. The world belongs to those who wait for no one.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

Ever felt trapped by what others expect of you? This epiphany changed the game for me: You don't need to follow their map when you have your own compass. Here's how I broke free from society's pressures and found what truly mattered (and how you can do the same) [THREAD] 🧵👇

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

High school → college → safe job → love → marriage → mortgage → kids → work → retire → die If this is your nightmare, remember: You're not bound to society's checklist. There are countless other paths. Forge your own.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Foreign languages unlock new ways of seeing and interpreting the world.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Feeling stuck? Great. Skill sets are created from struggle. New abilities, perspectives, and understanding are waiting on the other side of that obstacle. Level up.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

This mindset will make you a millionaire faster than any get-rich-quick scheme: Don't try to convince a million people to give you $1. Think: How can I create $100+ worth of value for a million different people? Help them, then ask for just $1 in return.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

For writers, entrepreneurs, and creators, walking can be a game-changer. Here's why: [THREAD]

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

In 1830s Paris, a group of trendsetters adopted a unique practice: walking turtles on leashes to enforce a slow, observant pace. This mindset can be applied to walks, travels, writing, business, and life. Slow down, immerse yourself fully, and let the connections happen.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

The vision: A life you don't need to escape from, with the freedom to go at your own pace and explore the places and projects you're passionate about.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

How to discover the best side quests in life: 1. Let go of the mind's need for exact destinations 2. Welcome serendipitous encounters 3. Lean into the unexpected detours and pathways 4. Initiate convos with new characters Now let's go find those Easter eggs.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Want to break the shackles of your job and 9-5 income? Here are 10 steps I took to get paid to live my dream life. [THREAD]

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

10 months

@WallStreetSilv I say get out of North America entirely. Consider the alternatives... Find a remote job or online source of income that pays in USD or CAD then relocate where the cost of living is much cheaper. That way you'll save a ton of money AND live the dream lifestyle. I've been living

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Escaping the 9-5 grind led me to these 14 unexpected life changes: 1. Fixed monthly rent → Flexible Airbnb stays 2. Car payments → Uber 3. Overstuffed wardrobe → Essential suitcase items 4. Buying more → Living with less 5. Same old routine → Unplanned adventures 6.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Ever felt your initial idea or project wasn’t 'perfect'? Check out the humble beginnings of these 7 creator businesses—now worth millions. (Yep, one's even hit the $3 billion valuation mark.) Their Version 1.0 might just surprise you. [THREAD]

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Normalize a 'no apologies' attitude for solo time. You're not selfish, you're recharging.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Constant busyness is just lazy thinking in disguise. Most to-do items are distractions. To make faster progress, do less. Where can your time and energy make the biggest impact quickly? Focus there. Let go of the rest.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Some of the most profound lessons are learned while traveling. Wander, explore, do a deep dive—every journey reveals more of who you are.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

Life feels hard because you're fulfilling your need for adventure with Netflix and video games instead of living life on the edge.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Ever feel like standing up, flipping off your boss and pulling a Jerry Maguire? Or firing all your pain-in-the-ass clients? You’ve probably heard of the concept of f*ck you money—the amount of money that would put you in a position to be able to do this (theoretically, of

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

You find yourself somewhere new. No set plans or commitments. You start walking. Take in the sights and sounds. Your mind wanders naturally, making unexpected connections. This exploration isn't just necessary. It's a way of life.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

You don't have to work a job you hate. Here's the repeatable process I followed to quit my job for a life of freedom (and how you can too): [THREAD]

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Pete Davidson snagged Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian and Emma Ratajkowski. You can't muster up the courage to get up, move out of your small ass town and hustle to create a business to fund your dream lifestyle? Be like Pete. Make them question how the hell you pulled it off.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

4 months

I'm here in Athens, Greece. Let's take a walk around the neighbourhood and chat: » Impressions of Greece » Long term travel » Flexible Airbnb stays » The creator business model (Plus a killer view of the Acropolis from Philopappos Hill)

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

You don’t have to live the life you’ve been conditioned to live.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Nationalities no longer define us. I was born in Canada. I started my business in South Korea. I studied in Hong Kong. I am a resident in Panama. I live part of the year in Colombia. I spend time in countries all around the world. You are your journey, not where you came from.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Apathy is the enemy. An instant path to a richer experience is to intentionally add more variety to life.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

10 months

@Cobratate Love exists in other places. Explore the world and meet new faces.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

Never lose sight of the vision: You're crafting a life, not just a business.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

You have the ability to change your life this weekend with one experiment, one risk, one decision.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Note to self: Time away from work makes the work better.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

Monotony is poison. Exploration is the antidote.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

You don't feel free because you're stuck in others' expectations, the 9-to-5, the "right way" to do things. It's suffocating. But imagine a life without these limits. It starts with redefining freedom your way. A more authentic life is just one hard decision away.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

How the world views success: » Wealth » Status How the world should view success: » Authenticity » Freedom

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

27 surefire signs you're a lifestyle design entrepreneur: [THREAD] 🧵👇

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

It's not the place you're in, it's the mindset. If you're not happy, you're not happy anywhere. The next place, person, or position won't be the cure. The real journey is internal.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Realizing everyone you cross paths with in life holds a different version of you in their minds is both startling and liberating at the same time.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Freedom: » Authentically you » Upgrading your finances » Working from anywhere » Chasing your interests » Keeping a calm mind » Thinking freely » Continually facing your fears » Not caring what others think

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Monotony is a choice. Make every day a brand new one, not just a repeat of the last.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

4 months

Travel idea: Get professional photos taken in a unique location. Whether you're traveling solo or as a couple, it can be surprisingly hard to get good photos. This solves for that and helps you capture the moment. Plus a great bonding experience and all around good times.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

To everyone starting from zero: It might feel like you're behind, but you're actually in an enviable position. You have the unique opportunity to take bold, innovative risks without worrying about downside. That's freedom.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

10 months

My escape story. From a confused pre-med graduate who knew nothing about business to a free man. → Moving across the world → Learning skills that changed my life → Traveling to 40+ countries → Selling my biz Here is my journey of 5+ years and what I learned in the process:

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

A location-independent lifestyle doesn't just unlock the freedom to roam. It unlocks new connections. Imagine opening up your dating options to other nations. Other cultures. I've always kept my relationships under wraps (never posted publicly in two decades of dating) but

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

Walking a city is the best way to truly experience it. No rush. No schedule. No set itinerary. Just taking in all the sights and sounds. Pure exploration.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

4 months

Stop trying to "get rich quick." The urgency to escape is real, I know. But instead: 1) Clarify the timeline you have in mind 2) Triple it 3) Accept and become comfortable with this If it happens sooner, great. But this will put you in the right mindset to create your

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Wise people don't run away. They don't count down the days until their next vacation or live for the weekends. Instead, they slow down and envision a life they don't need to escape from. Every day, they take steps to build it.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

I had a major setback. It took some time to process, but I've reframed it. I'm now back and fully motivated to create. We can't control what happens to us. We can only control how we respond. We have the power to turn things around. Bring it on, world.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

Lacking inspiration? Be a flaneur: Walk. Observe. Document. The best ideas seem to find you when you're on the go.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

Tired of counting down the days in your cubicle until your next vacation? I've been there, and there's a way out. Here are 6 achievable escape pathways to quit your job and travel the world full-time. (Hint: It’s easier than you think!) [THREAD] 🧵👇

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

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Changing your definition of 'home' from 'where I was born' to 'wherever makes me happiest' can significantly expand your levels of freedom and opportunity.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

In the heart of Colombian coffee country, a children's game reminded me that sometimes the best life lessons are hidden in the simplest moments. The smell of fresh coffee beans in the air and the hum of our motorcycle behind us, my girlfriend and I set out this afternoon for a

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

4 months

Something that's common in Latin America that should be around the world (but isn't): Multiple bathrooms even in a basic apartment.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

Goals: Visit as many Eastern European Christmas markets as possible before the 25th. Orthodox culture, snowy landscapes, mulled wine, trees, lights, hot chocolate, Christmas carols. Triggers that nostalgic feeling of Christmas for the first time since leaving Canada all those

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Society's mold is constantly tightening, but conforming is the only sure way to give up your freedom. Stay true to yourself—it's the ultimate rebellion.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

More serendipity, less routine. Make a mess. Get hurt. Go on a random adventure. We should actively seek out the unknown, not shy away from it. How else can we discover who we truly are?

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

@Culture_Crit Honestly nothing. Beautiful cities, and found the people to be very friendly (despite stereotypes). Paris is the best city to just stroll and be a flaneur.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

The future is flexibility: Mortgage → Flexible rent ( @Airbnb ) Car payment → Anytime rides ( @Uber ) One gym → Global pass ( @AnytimeFitness ) SIM card → Global roaming ( @googlefi ) Business line → Int'l communication ( @dialpad ) I'm bullish on anyone optimizing for optionality.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

@wiseconnector "What attracted you to the job?" "I'm looking for something more relaxing."

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

These 5 business models have enabled me to travel the world full time for 8 years: » Memberships » Digital information products » Productized services » Affiliate marketing » E-commerce A single landing page was the catalyst. Start now.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

It takes time, sacrifice, and relentless curiosity, but you have the power to craft a life journey full of joy, purpose, and endless exploration.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

"This is all I need to be happy." I still remember the night it clicked. It was the last night of a 7-day vacation, my first in years. I spent the night walking barefoot up and down the beach. A sudden outpouring of emotion and epiphanies. This was my release. I couldn't

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

What an incredible year. Kicked off piranha fishing in the Amazon rainforest. Finished halfway around the world in Eastern Europe. 9 different countries. Thousands of work hours. Plenty of new territory explored. This is a reminder: You're not meant to work until you die.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

It's been a busy few months with lots of new faces and connections. I figured it's a good time to re-introduce myself. Here's the short version of my story in timeline form: » Lost and unfulfilled Canadian student blindly following the medical school path » Took a "gap year" »

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

The dream: A life you don't need to escape from. What it looks like: The freedom to wander at your own pace and explore the places and projects you're passionate about. Your journey starts with a single step. What will yours be today?

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

4 months

Snippets from Santorini. Rain and hail. Gale-force winds. Cancelled ferry. Beautiful chaos. When life throws us a curveball, we have two options: React or adapt. We chose the latter and it led to a day of impromptu exploration. We rented a car, explored more of the island,

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

It's my last week here in Budapest, Hungary. In this video I explore the Great Market Hall (aka Nagyvásárcsarnok) and chat: » Best times of year for travel » Making my first dollar online » Business models my friends have used to retire young Let's walk.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

You find yourself somewhere new. No set plans or commitments. You start walking. Take in the sights and sounds. Your mind wanders naturally, making unexpected connections. This exploration isn't just necessary. It's a hard reset.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

The world is a ballot card. Vote with your passport. You have the power to optimize for: » Infrastructure » Weather » Work-life balance » Sustainability » Freedom » Tax » Much more Borders are just lines on a map. Choose places that value and elevate you. Your world awaits.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

The reason your friends don't support your journey: They see in you the courage they wish they had and they resent that. Their tactics: » Pigeonholing you » Distracting you » Labeling you » Talking behind your back Find friends that celebrate when you level up.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

7 months

Travel is an instant hack to standing out. Go where you're exotic.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

See all those people living your dream life? They're not as smart as you. They have nowhere near the talent you do. They just implemented, then stuck with it. You're only a few iterations away from freedom.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

10 months

The reason 9/10 of your friends don't support what you're doing: They see in you the courage they wish they had and they resent that. Their tactics: → Distracting you → Labeling you → Talking behind your back Cut them out. Find friends that celebrate when you level up.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

Feedback keeps you on track. I got this response to my last newsletter. Super motivating. When you're starting, it can feel like you're shouting into the void. But feedback from early readers, listeners and viewers is reassuring. Create. Collect feedback. Iterate. Repeat.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

5 months

Want to walk the streets of Budapest with me? We'll take in the city's unique sights and sounds and delve into: -Nomadic living -Aimless exploration -The flaneur lifestyle -Eastern Europe and Latin America Thought it'd be a fun experiment to mix things up today. Let's go.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

6 months

Explore. It's often the best investment of your time. I spent the last few days chasing Dracula and uncovering medieval castles in Transylvania. I came back feeling a lot more motivated, refreshed and full of direction. I realized something important: Sometimes the most

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Blake Miner 🌎

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8 months

Others' actions aren't about you. Never take them personally. Their comments. Their judgments. Their decisions. They're reflections of their own realities and internal battles. But your response and perception? That's all on you. Choose wisely.

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Blake Miner 🌎

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7 months

The unexpected truth about self-discovery: Getting truly lost is the first step to finding yourself. » Move away from home » Travel alone » Seek solitude » Explore the mind's depths Strip away the noise and you'll get the insights you need. Who are you beyond the surface?

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

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Become comfortable with uncertainty. Book a spontaneous solo trip. Approach a stranger on the street. Go live on social media. Start up a new venture. The strongest among us aren't those who avoid challenges, but those who actively seek out the unknown.

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Blake Miner 🌎

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5 months

It took 5 failed projects before I found my winner. Then another 14 months to quit my 9-5. But then I never looked back. Keep building. Your breakthrough might be just one iteration away.

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Blake Miner 🌎

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8 months

You don't need to be a multi-millionaire to live a borderless lifestyle. Imagine. For less than what you're paying for rent, you could: » Explore Costa Rica's reefs » Rip around Thai islands on a scooter » Cruise above Turkey in a hot air balloon All between work sessions.

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Blake Miner 🌎

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5 months

@Culture_Crit One of those cities that looks good from above, from street level and from a good vantage point! What a beautiful city and culture.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

8 months

Earn in dollars. Spend in other currencies. Bank offshore. Hire overseas. Purchase little. Experience lots. Work in English. Daydream in other languages. Invest internationally. Network globally. Travel on points. Reside where you want. Diversify your life. Live without borders.

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Blake Miner 🌎

@theflaneurlife

9 months

35,000 feet up and it all just clicks. Sky high clarity. Disconnected. Detached from the world below. En route to the unknown. Just you and the boundless blue think tank. Here's where the real journey begins. There's magic in those airplane epiphanies.

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