4 - Digital nomad as an Engineer, Crafting your own New Role, Betting on Yourself: Grayson Harris

Описание: Entering the dirt path for calculated risk-takers, doing it one step at a time, with intention, to achieve the life of your dreams.

In this episode, the roles are switched as your host, Grayson Harris, sits in the interviewee chair to share his story. Grayson has an incredibly unique journey in being the only person to curate their own path in becoming a digital nomad while in operations as an electrical engineer, to later developing a whole nomad program for a company so others can follow suit. Grayson's story has been featured in multiple books, podcast appearances, and articles.

Initially captivated by travel during a family trip to Europe, he pursued his dream of living and working abroad. Through intentional planning and seizing opportunities, he navigated job changes, workplace dynamics, and the uncertainties brought by a tumultuous moment. His dedication to remote work not only enabled him to work from various countries but later led him to creating a whole new position at the company centered around flexible work. When later given a big choice, he decided to leave his job to pursue a new venture, driven by the mission to inspire others to take their own dirt path.

Key Takeaways
This episode offers invaluable insights for any calculated risk-takers, and 9-5ers in chasing your dream life.
9-5 Freedom Unlock: 3 ways to build leverage when in a 9-5
Nomad Sustainability: insider tips to living the nomad life without burnout
Intentionality Wins: speaking things into existence, the power of a good plan, and how to use the engineering mindset to achieve your dreams

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Role Reversal
03:37 Early Influences and Love for Travel
05:00 Career Beginnings and Aspirations
06:30 The Digital Nomad Dream
08:02 The Impact of COVID-19
08:48 A Life-Changing Decision
10:12 Pursuing Remote Work
20:35 Starting the Nomad Journey
24:16 Solo Travel and New Connections
27:21 Sustainable Nomading Tips
31:39 Struggles of Working in Asia
32:04 Embracing Asynchronous Work
32:43 Achieving the Nomadic Dream
33:16 Discovering the Role of Head of Remote
34:47 Challenges of Working in Different Time Zones
35:41 Building Remote Work Practices
36:37 Pitching a New Role
38:41 Transitioning to a New Role
47:11 Facing Job Uncertainty
48:41 Choosing the Path Less Traveled
52:38 Starting the Dirt Path Podcast
57:19 Advice for Aspiring Nomads


Guest's links:
Grayson's LinkedIn:   / grayson-harris-786087148  

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