The Cocoa Nomad Podcast

The 4th full month of investing marks the beginning of my “2nd semester” of trading. While I still feel like a freshman, I’ve learned some lessons and share some of those in this update. This is an update in my series of income stream reports as I attempt to diversify my income, achieve a better balance, and accelerate my path to financial independence. I’ve also updated the statistics that I’m tracking to help give me a better idea of how things are going. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The 3rd full month of investing was chock full of more lessons (and losses). Find out what I learn and how I’m adjusting my investment strategy in my trading account. This is an update in my series of income stream reports as I attempt to diversify my income, achieve a better balance and accelerate my path to financial independence. I’ve also updated the statistics that I’m tracking to help give me a better idea of how things are going. Show Links CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website Twitter  Facebook  Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the latest retrospective, I prepare for my upcoming trip to Brazil, struggle with my daily guitar practice, wrestle with weight gain, and share my wild trading story that made me $1000 in a single day!! Related Links My 2022 Travel Plans I Got COVID CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a couple of years of staying (mostly) in one place, I’m making plans to explore the world in 2022. In this video, I share my plans for what I hope will be an epic year. What are your travel plans for 2022? CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Within the span of 24 hours, I was asked twice what brought me to Mexico City and why I stay. I decided to share what I love about living here and why I keep coming back. No place is perfect, so I also talk about some of the things that aren’t so great. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the latest retrospective, I share my excitement for travel in 2022, challenge the notion of always doing bigger things and, recover from my bout with COVID Despite the slow start, I’m still ready for an amazing new year! Related Links  I Got COVID CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After 2 years of avoiding the virus, I caught COVID in the past week. I spent most of the past 3 days in bed. Since I'm feeling better, I decided to make a video and discuss where I think I caught it, how I'm doing and what I plan to do after I recover. I also reiterate some advice for travelers that I gave in an older video that I think is important. Please take care of yourselves. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For the 2nd month in a row, my FIRE report shows some real progress. The two most important metrics seem to be the savings rate, followed by the return rate. Yet, my investment portfolio is down quite a bit In these videos, I'm sharing the metrics that I'm using to track my progress. If you find them useless, I encourage you to do the same. If you have other metrics that you've found useful on your own journey, please share them in the comments. Related Links November Income Stream Report  November Investment Report  What’s Your FIRE Number?  What I Learned From My Mini-Retirements  FIRE Accelerants  10% Rule of Side Income  Income Streams for 2022  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The income streams are changing and I like the direction that things are headed. A major shift has happened in my income streams but it’s not without a downside This is an update in my series of income stream reports as I attempt to diversify my income, achieve a better balance, and accelerate my path to financial independence. Related Videos: Investment Report November 2021  10% Rule of Side Income  Income Streams for 2022  I'd love to hear from you. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter   Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The 2nd full month of investing had even more surprises than the first. While I reached a new high, I found that all that glitters isn’t gold. This is an update in my series of income stream reports as I attempt to diversify my income, achieve a better balance and accelerate my path to financial independence. I’ve also updated the statistics that I’m tracking to help give me a better idea of how things are going. Show Links Courageous Kitchen  The Human Utility  AfroUnidos  Ashford’s Boxing Club  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the latest retrospective, I have an amazing time with family, take some big losses in the stock market, and still struggle with deciding on where to go next CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A popular piece of advice circulating the success and financial independence spaces revolve around basing your success on your Circle of 5, the five people with whom you spend the most time. In this talk, I’d try to unpack that notion to understand what that really means with regard to your community. YouTube version  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website - https://thecocoanomad.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/thecocoanomad Facebook - https://facebook.com/thecocoanomad Instagram - https://instagram.com/thecocoanomad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We often get stuck by negativity in two basic ways: focusing on what others will think about what we do or on what we don’t have. In order to combat that tendency, I share some tips on changing your focus to eliminate those distractions and keep you in a proactive frame of mind. YouTube version CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Despite the disappointing start, this year brought about many positive returns on my investments. In 2021, the single most important investment I made was in myself. In this video, I break down that investment portfolio and what gains I’ve made. Related Videos: Investment Report October 2021  October Income Stream Report  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For the 2nd month in a row, my FIRE report shows some real progress. The two most important metrics seem to be the savings rate, followed by the return rate. In these videos, I'm sharing the metrics that I'm using to track my progress. If you find them useless, I encourage you to do the same. If you have other metrics that you've found useful on your own journey, please share them in the comments. YouTube version Related Links October Income Stream Report  October Investment Report What’s Your FIRE Number? What I Learned From My Mini-Retirements FIRE Accelerants  10% Rule of Side Income  Income Streams for 2022  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The income streams are rebalancing and I like the direction that things are headed. A major shift has happened in my income streams. This is an update in my series of income stream reports as I attempt to diversify my income, achieve a better balance, and accelerate my path to financial independence. Related Videos: Investment Report October 2021  10% Rule of Side Income Income Streams for 2022  The Cocoa Nomad Newsletter is now available! With each issue, you’ll receive valuable information on working and living regardless of location. If you are interested in all things regarding remote work, subscribe at http://subscribe.cocoanomad.studio I'd love to hear from you. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The 1st full month of investing brought a lot of surprises in terms of income. I set what I thought was a reasonable goal compared to my first month but even I was surprised by what happened!! This is an update in my series of income stream reports as I attempt to diversify my income, achieve a better balance and accelerate my path to financial independence. I’ve also updated the statistics that I’m tracking to help give me a better idea of how things are going. Show Links When A Trade Goes Against You  I Got Assigned On Every Trade  My 1st Options Trades CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter Facebook Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the latest retrospective, I find the “zone” for my work-life, recover from my worst trading day (is far), and keep finding reasons to remain in Mexico City,    Related Links Investment Playlist  It’s Not About Fear  70% Stock Drop   CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE   Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are the summation of the experiences that we have. Many of them come from the jobs that we've worked. In each job, we are potentially exposed to new industries, skills, and styles of both working and running a business. In this video, I continue the journey through the impactful jobs I’ve had in my career, how it has led to a return of sorts, and the influence on me being a digital nomad. Show Links What I Learned From Mini-Retirements  FIRE Accelerants  My 7 Stream of Income for 2022  Coast FIRE: Tipping Point On the Path To Financial Independence  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Talk about your huge price swings!! What happens when your risky trade REALLy moves against you? Find out why the stock experienced a 70% drop overnight and what I did about it. My journey to financial independence now includes options trading. Still, in my first month, I’m learning the ins and outs of making trades. In this video, I share my first experiences with trying to sell In The Money options. YouTube version Related Videos: My 1st Options Trades What’s Your FIRE Number?  FIRE Accelerants  10% Rule of Side Income  Income Streams for 2022  CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE Website  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app