When most people say they want freedom, what they actually want is autonomy. Choice.
As you read this, ask yourself if this is you too 👇
You want:
- To not feel trapped
- To not dread Monday
- Not to be at the mercy of one employer
- Not to feel that your whole lifestyle depends on one pay slip
A portfolio career creates just that: optionality.
And optionality creates freedom and choice.
Freedom gives you the independence to live and work where you want.
That's what it's been like for me - the choice to travel the world, from Thailand, Mexico, the US, and Portugal, which I now call my home.
Location independence can look like:
- Working remotely from home three days a week, from a co-working office, client-side, or whilst travelling.
- Spending part of the year abroad (Portugal, Mexico, Asia or anywhere your heart - or your business - takes you)
- Taking extended travel while keeping income flowing - why not if you can!
- Designing your diary around school holidays 🥳
- Living in a lower cost location while earning at a higher level - esp with UK/US costs on the rise
This is not about escaping life. Or thinking you're living in fantasy land. But YES, you can be living in a dream 💫
It's about designing YOUR life.
And the beauty of a portfolio career is this:
You don't have to blow up your world to create freedom. You build it layer by layer.
The Freedom Audit (20 mins)
✅ Write your "Freedom Vision".
Not what you think you should do. Or what feels 'realistic'.
Allow yourself to DREAM.
And what actually matters to YOU.
In 20 minutes, use a creative writing technique to let your pen flow and answer these questions:
- Where would I love to work from, if it were entirely up to me?
- How many days a week do I want flexibility?
- How many weeks per year do I want location freedom?
- What does an ideal working week look like?
- What activities am I doing, both professionally and personally?
- What kind of income would make that sustainable?
Now ask yourself:
Does my current structure allow this?
If the answer is no, don't panic. Just note it.
Because awareness is where redesign begins. We can also move through limiting beliefs or fear.