hear me out: making more money is easier than saving money

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This might sound controversial, but it shouldn’t be.

As digital nomads, many time we’re trying to save every penny we can. I get it.

Taking the 5 a.m. flight instead of the 11 a.m. one to save $30.
Grabbing your 4th dinner in a row from 7-Eleven, yum.
Or booking a 32-bed hostel dorm to save an extra $10 a night, rip to your sleep.

Sure, you’re saving cash—but at what cost? Your time? Your comfort? Your enjoyment?

Here’s the thing: micro-saving won’t propel you forward. Let’s do some napkin math to break it down.

Let’s say you cut out your daily $5 latte to save money. Over a 250-workday calendar, you’ll save $1,250 a year.

Sounds nice on paper, but what’s the real cost?

• Missing out on your favourite daily ritual

• Skipping your caffeine boost

• Losing the simple joy of walking to your favourite café

• Missing that human connection

You don’t have a spending problem—you have an income problem.

Here’s how to grow your income:
- Job hop: Switching roles could land you a 15–20% salary increase
- Start a side hustle: It could be as small as covering your daily coffee to growing enough to cover your rent
- Raise your prices: Charge what you’re worth

The scarcity mindset keeps you focused on cutting back. The abundance mindset? It opens the door to more.

I challenge you to switch your mindset on this.

Your time to enjoy life is now. Work smart, earn more, and thank me later.

Here’s today’s menu in 5 minutes:

• Frosted Tips ❄️

• Do not fall behind with AI 🚨

• Remote roles of the week 💰

• Meet Jack - Nomad Diaries 📔

• Pin It: Location of the week 🗺️

• Jam of the week 🎧

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remote roles of the week:

Always looking for the golden nuggets for you.

I have zero affiliation with these roles & companies, I simply want to see you win and if the opportunity fits, great.

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Nomad Diaries: Jack

Digital Nomad Profile: Jack
home city/country: San Diego, USA 🇺🇸
current base: Buenos Aires, Argentina
role/profession: Solutions Architect
# of years as a digital nomad: 5

why Argentina? I’m sure this story has been told many times but the affordability along with the lively city really is amazing. A coworker of mine convinced me to visit, we had wine & steak, and I was sold.

what’s your biggest digital nomad hack? Probably make sure your passport has enough pages for stamps or you could end up like me and be at the embassy begging for an emergency passport.

biggest digital nomad f*ck up? One time my employer who didn’t allow international remote work found out I was in Morocco because I accidentally has my window in the background of my zoom. Rookie mistake. I got written up.

what’s your non-negotiable item when travelling? SPF 50. I’m a really white dude and the sun can take me out in a few minutes.

favourite & least favourite destination?

fav: Currently Argentina I can’t lie. It could be a bit safer though.

least fav: Hurts me to say but I was very uncomfortable in Naples. I wouldn’t go back.

okay last one, one piece of advice for a new nomad? The best way to meet other nomads is to definitely stay in co-livings. I’ve met some lifelong friends this way.

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📍Pin It: Alicante, Spain

More than 300 days of sun, surrounded by beautiful beaches, a vibrant digital nomad community, and an international airport, Alicante really is worth the hype.

Let’s run it down:

• Average monthly cost of living for 1 person: ~$1000-$1200

• A handful of co-working spaces like ULab and Terretup

• EU citizens, just show up and work.

• Non-EU Citizens: Short-stay Schengen visas cover up to 90 days. For longer stays, explore Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, which grants up to a year of residence

• Incredible festivals in the summer like Nits Del Focs celebrating summer solstice dancing around the fire

• Connect with other Digital Nomads in Alicante in this Facebook Group

• Run along the beach or train at boxing gyms like this to stay in shape

• Leverage Local Resources: Use websites like Idealista and Fotocasa for housing

• Stroll the Explanada de España: Walk along this iconic palm-tree-lined promenade, paved with over 6.5 million marble tiles

• Hike in Serra Grossa for the best coastline views

  

  Costa Blanca, Spain

Did someone say post a boiler room set? No, but I’m going to anyway for the jam of the week.

I’ve been tracking who has the most referrals for an end of year surprise 👀 So far, our leader is Alisa from Germany! Catch her if you can and share this with your digital nomad friends.

You made it to the bottom again you legend.

Appreciate you, stay frosty.

Until next time,