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Re:Finnish basic income pilot improved wellbeing, study finds by nicbou on Thursday May 07, 2020 @02:07PM (#23106106)
I rode a motorcycle from Germany to Kazakhstan. That's the project that got me going, and the website picked up along the way. I didn't bring it up because that was paid for by my savings.

I enjoyed this trip so much that I wanted to repeat it elsewhere, but the cost of living is higher in the places I want to see. Then COVID-19 happened and it delayed my trip. I got a short work contract to save up for it, and it means I get to save for a bit longer.

I find it cool that I get to choose how much of my life I want to exchange for money. It's a massive privilege to be in this position.

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Re:Finnish basic income pilot improved wellbeing, study finds by grecy on Thursday May 07, 2020 @04:03PM (#23107567)
Epic trip man! Central Asia is extremely high on my list. I can not wait.

> I find it cool that I get to choose how much of my life I want to exchange for money.

I agree with you so much, and speaking at events and writing books about what I've done, by number one focus is helping people to realize work/life balance is often a choice.

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Re:Finnish basic income pilot improved wellbeing, study finds by nicbou on Thursday May 07, 2020 @07:14PM (#23109483)
It was a very difficult trip at times, especially after crossing the Caspian Sea. I don't regret it, but it was an adventure for sure.
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