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If you could live anywhere
Even when your job can be done from anywhere, the place you call home still matters―a lot.
By the old rules of work, your dream career determines where you live. If you want to make movies, move to Los Angeles. If you want to work in publishing, you must be in New York. And if you’re launching a start-up, you’ll only succeed in Silicon Valley.
But with the meteoric rise of remote and freelance work, more people than ever are becoming location independent. Even doctors, teachers, and other people in more traditional occupations have to make tough choices about where they settle, because living in the right place can still make all the difference for your success and happiness.
So if work won’t dictate where you live, how will you ever decide?
If You Could Live Anywhere answers that question. Melody Warnick unpacks the big-picture concerns that we often miss when we’re writing pros-and-cons lists about potential destinations. Because the secret to being happy isn’t moving, it’s aligning your location with your values. You’ll learn how to craft a personal location strategy that will make the most of your money, your community, and your life, with success stories from people who flexed their location independence to find homes and work they love.
The future of work is it can happen wherever you are. So where do you really want to be?
By the old rules of work, your dream career determines where you live. If you want to make movies, move to Los Angeles. If you want to work in publishing, you must be in New York. And if you’re launching a start-up, you’ll only succeed in Silicon Valley.
But with the meteoric rise of remote and freelance work, more people than ever are becoming location independent. Even doctors, teachers, and other people in more traditional occupations have to make tough choices about where they settle, because living in the right place can still make all the difference for your success and happiness.
So if work won’t dictate where you live, how will you ever decide?
If You Could Live Anywhere answers that question. Melody Warnick unpacks the big-picture concerns that we often miss when we’re writing pros-and-cons lists about potential destinations. Because the secret to being happy isn’t moving, it’s aligning your location with your values. You’ll learn how to craft a personal location strategy that will make the most of your money, your community, and your life, with success stories from people who flexed their location independence to find homes and work they love.
The future of work is it can happen wherever you are. So where do you really want to be?
295 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2024
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Melody Warnick
6 books181 followersMelody Warnick is the author of This Is Where You Belong (Viking, June 2016), a nonfiction book about what makes us fall in love with the towns and cities where we live—and why it matters. A native of California, a chronic mover, and now a resident of Virginia, she loves small towns, big cities, placemaking, parades, bookstores, and libraries.
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January 21, 2023
The book is called “If you could live anywhere.” But 99% of the examples/case studies are from within the USA.
Most of the information is either surface-level or common sense. Honestly, felt like a waste of time & money reading this book.
Nomad Capitalist is a much better alternative with higher quality information and goes into more detail. Read that instead.
Two stars.
Most of the information is either surface-level or common sense. Honestly, felt like a waste of time & money reading this book.
Nomad Capitalist is a much better alternative with higher quality information and goes into more detail. Read that instead.
Two stars.
April 3, 2024
This was so positive and uplifting!!! This will not be a book for everyone as it is highly situational. However if you are in a place in your life where remote work is something available to you and you are considering using that extra freedom to make a huge move, I think this is a MUST read.
As somebody who does have goals of moving across the country, this book gave me so many practical steps that I hadn't even thought of. Steps that I would most definitely need to consider before making that move!
I particularly loved the section about how where you live does impact the opportunities available to you as well as what you are likely to invest yourself in. For example, someone living in a rural community will have very different opportunities to someone living in a large city with a booming economy. So for example, my husband and I love physical exercise but the rural region we live in is very adverse to that lifestyle and it is often difficult to find spaces where we can do the outdoor activities we enjoy or find the infrastructure that allows for outdoor biking, running, etc. The place that you work impacts your work for instance you can look at how Leonardo da Vinci And Michelangelo both came from the same Italian city! Would they both have become such accomplished artists if they had been from another city or country? who knows!
I loved hearing about the different cities that offer incentives to new residents to get them to move to these cities. I definitely took note to look into the different cities that offer these incentives!
I also wrote the following quote down which I really liked: "Shed the shackles of deferred living." I like this because I see examples of so many people waiting until they retire to move somewhere they always wanted to live. They settle somewhere they are comfortable and maybe have always been instead of following their dreams and interests.
I loved the emphasis towards the end on the importance of community. This was a very helpful read for me as the subject matter hit very close to my own personal interests and future goals. I found it to be very well researched and full of valuable information!
As somebody who does have goals of moving across the country, this book gave me so many practical steps that I hadn't even thought of. Steps that I would most definitely need to consider before making that move!
I particularly loved the section about how where you live does impact the opportunities available to you as well as what you are likely to invest yourself in. For example, someone living in a rural community will have very different opportunities to someone living in a large city with a booming economy. So for example, my husband and I love physical exercise but the rural region we live in is very adverse to that lifestyle and it is often difficult to find spaces where we can do the outdoor activities we enjoy or find the infrastructure that allows for outdoor biking, running, etc. The place that you work impacts your work for instance you can look at how Leonardo da Vinci And Michelangelo both came from the same Italian city! Would they both have become such accomplished artists if they had been from another city or country? who knows!
I loved hearing about the different cities that offer incentives to new residents to get them to move to these cities. I definitely took note to look into the different cities that offer these incentives!
I also wrote the following quote down which I really liked: "Shed the shackles of deferred living." I like this because I see examples of so many people waiting until they retire to move somewhere they always wanted to live. They settle somewhere they are comfortable and maybe have always been instead of following their dreams and interests.
I loved the emphasis towards the end on the importance of community. This was a very helpful read for me as the subject matter hit very close to my own personal interests and future goals. I found it to be very well researched and full of valuable information!
October 17, 2022
This is the second book I've read by Ms. Warnick that I've quite liked. I am not the "work anywhere" person this is aimed at. Nonetheless, I wish this book existed when I was trying to decide where to relocate to. And I would certainly revisit should I be in the situation in the future.
July 22, 2023
This book is not for everyone, but boy was it for me! I think about this topic a lot and this was such an awesome book. It touched on so many things that resonate with me, it was thought provoking, a great counterbalance to her first book This is Where You Belong. A great intro into the topic and she references SO many other books if you would like to deep dive.
February 5, 2023
only read this bc im sick of living in cold minnesota 😭
July 10, 2022
This book is written for who the author calls "Anywhereists," those whose jobs are not location dependent. Even if your job is not location independent, you will be able to extract valuable information from this book. Even if the kind of work you do is not the kind you can do all remotely, what about trying to find that same kind of job in another city that works better for you and your family? The author walks you through how to create a location strategy which will then help you identify locations where you might want to live.
July 26, 2022
The time has come for this workbook! The questions force someone to consider not why they want to move but to find a better fit for them to increase personal happiness. COVID taught us that you can be more productive in an environment (like home) instead of a cubicle and this workbook will help guide us to work Nirvana. My favorite question was - are you running away from something or to something better? This should be used by both employers and employees to evaluate what is important to new hires and current employees. Thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.
February 15, 2023
This would be super helpful for someone actively looking to change their lifestyle / move somewhere new.
It was less interesting for me (I skipped all the workbook type questions at the end of each chapter) - but did make me reflect on our big move in 2021. And she asks some questions I never even thought about before we moved, ha. So if you're planning a big move in the near future, this is the book for you!
It was less interesting for me (I skipped all the workbook type questions at the end of each chapter) - but did make me reflect on our big move in 2021. And she asks some questions I never even thought about before we moved, ha. So if you're planning a big move in the near future, this is the book for you!
March 23, 2023
I love Melody's writing style. The snapshots of people's lives and decisions are always SO well done. Despite the fantastic writing, I (surprisingly) found myself discouraged by the content, especially in the first half. It's disheartening to feel like life requires us to hack together a decent living situation. I have no desire to exploit LCOL communities or start up my own business-- yet so many of the benefits of remote living require just that.
November 17, 2022
Relevant but very boring
December 28, 2022
strongly skimmed this, but it had some helpful principles for thinking about where to move in a “move anywhere” world.
December 6, 2023
It was fine! Some helpful tidbits, others that weren’t realistic/didn’t resonate with me. Still glad for a few ideas it gave me.
August 14, 2022
A must read for those of us lucky enough to have freedom of choice about where we live & work.
April 27, 2023
It's focused on digital nomads and this lifestyle, but also very inspirational if you just want to move somewhere else.
I appreciate all of the motivational examples for possibilities of changing your life.
I appreciate all of the motivational examples for possibilities of changing your life.
September 1, 2022
I love Melody Warnick's books and meticulous research, and this made me once again want to move to Astoria, Oregon, and live out my dreams there. Now if only I could get my husband on board. :)
February 9, 2022
Such a helpful resource for anyone with a relocation decision looming, but particularly the Anywhereists whose jobs allow them to operate from anywhere! I really enjoyed this and it was quite topical coming before my move as someone newly into Anywhereism. 4.5 stars
February 11, 2025
Book Review: If You Could Live Anywhere by Melody Warnick
Melody Warnick’s book, If You Could Live Anywhere: The Surprising Importance of Place in a Work-from-Anywhere World, is a fascinating read for anyone thinking about where they truly want to live. In today’s world, where remote work is more common than ever, people have more freedom to choose where they live based on what matters most to them. Warnick explores how to make the best decision about where to settle down by looking at different factors that make a place feel like home.
Three Key Insights from the Book
One of the most interesting ideas in this book is that place matters more than we often realize. Many people focus only on jobs or family when choosing where to live, but Warnick explains that the environment we live in shapes our happiness, productivity, and even our health. She encourages readers to think about what kind of setting truly fits their lifestyle, whether it’s a big city, a small town, or somewhere in between.
Another important takeaway is that feeling at home in a place isn’t just about the location—it’s about getting involved. Warnick emphasizes that people who actively engage in their communities tend to be happier where they live. Whether it’s joining a local club, volunteering, or simply making an effort to get to know neighbors, building connections can make any place feel more like home.
A third key lesson from the book is that there’s no perfect place. Many people spend time searching for the "ideal" city or town, but Warnick shows that every location has its pros and cons. Instead of waiting for the perfect place to appear, she suggests that people focus on making wherever they are a better fit for them. This could mean finding a new hobby, exploring local parks and businesses, or even just changing their mindset about their current home.
What She Found About Tulsa
One of the most interesting parts of the book is when Warnick talks about Tulsa, Oklahoma. She highlights how Tulsa has become a hotspot for remote workers thanks to the Tulsa Remote program, which pays people to move there and work remotely. The city has worked hard to attract new residents by offering a mix of affordability, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community. Warnick shows how Tulsa has successfully reinvented itself as a great place for people looking to relocate.
Two Downsides of the Book
While If You Could Live Anywhere is a great book with a lot of helpful insights, it does have a few drawbacks. One downside is that it can sometimes feel repetitive. Warnick shares a lot of different stories and research, but some of the same ideas come up multiple times. Readers who already know a lot about community engagement and remote work might find certain sections a bit slow.
Another issue is that the book is mostly written for people who have the luxury of choosing where they live. It’s a great guide for those who can afford to move and work remotely, but it doesn’t always address the challenges of people who don’t have as much flexibility due to financial reasons, family obligations, or other constraints. Some readers may find it frustrating that not everyone can just pick up and move to their dream location.
Final Thoughts
Overall, If You Could Live Anywhere is a thought-provoking book that helps readers rethink what makes a place feel like home. Warnick does a great job of blending research, real-life stories, and practical advice to help people make better decisions about where to live. She encourages readers to be intentional about their choices and to actively shape their communities, no matter where they are.
If you're considering a move or just want to appreciate your current hometown more, this book is worth reading. It reminds us that where we live shapes who we are, and that by getting involved and making connections, we can turn almost any place into the right place.
Melody Warnick’s book, If You Could Live Anywhere: The Surprising Importance of Place in a Work-from-Anywhere World, is a fascinating read for anyone thinking about where they truly want to live. In today’s world, where remote work is more common than ever, people have more freedom to choose where they live based on what matters most to them. Warnick explores how to make the best decision about where to settle down by looking at different factors that make a place feel like home.
Three Key Insights from the Book
One of the most interesting ideas in this book is that place matters more than we often realize. Many people focus only on jobs or family when choosing where to live, but Warnick explains that the environment we live in shapes our happiness, productivity, and even our health. She encourages readers to think about what kind of setting truly fits their lifestyle, whether it’s a big city, a small town, or somewhere in between.
Another important takeaway is that feeling at home in a place isn’t just about the location—it’s about getting involved. Warnick emphasizes that people who actively engage in their communities tend to be happier where they live. Whether it’s joining a local club, volunteering, or simply making an effort to get to know neighbors, building connections can make any place feel more like home.
A third key lesson from the book is that there’s no perfect place. Many people spend time searching for the "ideal" city or town, but Warnick shows that every location has its pros and cons. Instead of waiting for the perfect place to appear, she suggests that people focus on making wherever they are a better fit for them. This could mean finding a new hobby, exploring local parks and businesses, or even just changing their mindset about their current home.
What She Found About Tulsa
One of the most interesting parts of the book is when Warnick talks about Tulsa, Oklahoma. She highlights how Tulsa has become a hotspot for remote workers thanks to the Tulsa Remote program, which pays people to move there and work remotely. The city has worked hard to attract new residents by offering a mix of affordability, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community. Warnick shows how Tulsa has successfully reinvented itself as a great place for people looking to relocate.
Two Downsides of the Book
While If You Could Live Anywhere is a great book with a lot of helpful insights, it does have a few drawbacks. One downside is that it can sometimes feel repetitive. Warnick shares a lot of different stories and research, but some of the same ideas come up multiple times. Readers who already know a lot about community engagement and remote work might find certain sections a bit slow.
Another issue is that the book is mostly written for people who have the luxury of choosing where they live. It’s a great guide for those who can afford to move and work remotely, but it doesn’t always address the challenges of people who don’t have as much flexibility due to financial reasons, family obligations, or other constraints. Some readers may find it frustrating that not everyone can just pick up and move to their dream location.
Final Thoughts
Overall, If You Could Live Anywhere is a thought-provoking book that helps readers rethink what makes a place feel like home. Warnick does a great job of blending research, real-life stories, and practical advice to help people make better decisions about where to live. She encourages readers to be intentional about their choices and to actively shape their communities, no matter where they are.
If you're considering a move or just want to appreciate your current hometown more, this book is worth reading. It reminds us that where we live shapes who we are, and that by getting involved and making connections, we can turn almost any place into the right place.
June 5, 2024
This wasn't the book for me, so I feel a little guilty rating it so low, but there were a few issues in particular I had with it that landed me at 2 stars. First, the ethical issues of someone with money moving to a poorer area in order to maximize their own wealth is so ethically problematic that I would have put the book down very early on if it weren't a book club read. The simplified version of how she suggests you handle this is to not think about the problem as a whole--only focus on your own self doing this and one person doing it is not really a problem. There could have been so much discussed about how to live anywhere ethically that this was just simply a massive failure for me. I also wondered how relevant the things she shared would be long-term. For example, many of the places she listed as being cheap but stable are now no longer stable so those lists are already dated. If those are dated, then what other information is going to be dated? I also felt like the book was too optimistic about how easy it was to start a new business in a small community. Want to open a bookshop or bakery in a small community? No problem, that small community is going to pitch in with money, advice, and help to make sure you succeed--even when you need to have back surgery you won't have to worry because your competitors will step in to run your business for you. It just felt unrealistic and she doesn't spend a lot of time addressing when things fail. My last complaint is that this isn't really a guide to live anywhere. It is a guide to live in a small city or community.
September 10, 2025
The book feels like a contradiction the entire time.
She starts by saying your career used to determine where you live, but now things have changed; citing the examples "If you want to make movies, move to Los Angeles. If you want to work in publishing, You must be in New York. And if you're launching a start-up you'll only succeed in Silicon Valley."
The author recommends uprooting yourself to move to your ideal location. A location that you would pick based on things like "proximity to close friends." She even describes how talent attracts talent and areas with high investment and growth and many talented people tend to help each other achieve more. All of these things she presents seem to reinforce the idea "if you're launching a start-up you'll only succeed in Silicon Valley," not refute it. Honestly, to get the things the author is looking for in this book, you should really move to NY or LA.
If you want to become invested in a community or a part of a city that is focused on growth or innovation or infastructure, why would you become an "anywhereist," as the author calls them. When there are so many other books like this promoting good community, this one seems confused, like the author wants all the benefits of a community without actually becoming a serious part of it.
She starts by saying your career used to determine where you live, but now things have changed; citing the examples "If you want to make movies, move to Los Angeles. If you want to work in publishing, You must be in New York. And if you're launching a start-up you'll only succeed in Silicon Valley."
The author recommends uprooting yourself to move to your ideal location. A location that you would pick based on things like "proximity to close friends." She even describes how talent attracts talent and areas with high investment and growth and many talented people tend to help each other achieve more. All of these things she presents seem to reinforce the idea "if you're launching a start-up you'll only succeed in Silicon Valley," not refute it. Honestly, to get the things the author is looking for in this book, you should really move to NY or LA.
If you want to become invested in a community or a part of a city that is focused on growth or innovation or infastructure, why would you become an "anywhereist," as the author calls them. When there are so many other books like this promoting good community, this one seems confused, like the author wants all the benefits of a community without actually becoming a serious part of it.
December 7, 2022
Solidly researched book that delves into the challenges facing an “Anywhereist” (ie a person who can work, and therefore live, anywhere they’d like), and how to address those challenges.
To be fair to the author, I picked this book because I was under the impression it focused more on how to acclimate well and find contentment anywhere you should happen to land. (Instead, it actually focused mostly on prepping for/choosing a place to live based on what will best suit you). That having been said, this book does fall on the “first world problems” side of the entitlement line, which earned it a lower ranking for me. It’s very much geared toward a crowd who’s “already made it” and has the luxury to worry about these kinds of things.
As far as self help books go, a great read for someone in need of a methodical game plan for relocation, but likely not the best option for those of us seeking improvement where we are.
To be fair to the author, I picked this book because I was under the impression it focused more on how to acclimate well and find contentment anywhere you should happen to land. (Instead, it actually focused mostly on prepping for/choosing a place to live based on what will best suit you). That having been said, this book does fall on the “first world problems” side of the entitlement line, which earned it a lower ranking for me. It’s very much geared toward a crowd who’s “already made it” and has the luxury to worry about these kinds of things.
As far as self help books go, a great read for someone in need of a methodical game plan for relocation, but likely not the best option for those of us seeking improvement where we are.
May 27, 2024
I was slightly (very) disappointed "anywhere" only considers locations inside the United States - the title of the book is misleading to say the least.
Still, I loved this book - albeit it not being exactly applicable to my life in the present (no possibility of uprooting my life to "anywhere" in the nearby future) - for all its thought-provoking questions it contains.
- "Where you live both matters a lot and doesn't matter at all"
- "Your values should show up in your place"
- "The right place reminds you of what matters most to you"
- "Are you running away from things you don't like or running toward something you're excited about?"
- Daniel H. Pink : "When being anywhere at all is possible, being anywhere in particular is irrelevant"
Still, I loved this book - albeit it not being exactly applicable to my life in the present (no possibility of uprooting my life to "anywhere" in the nearby future) - for all its thought-provoking questions it contains.
- "Where you live both matters a lot and doesn't matter at all"
- "Your values should show up in your place"
- "The right place reminds you of what matters most to you"
- "Are you running away from things you don't like or running toward something you're excited about?"
- Daniel H. Pink : "When being anywhere at all is possible, being anywhere in particular is irrelevant"
February 4, 2023
If You Could Live Anywhere: The Surprising Importance of Place in a Work-from-Anywhere World This was the second of Melody Warnick's books I read. I thought it would be a rehashing of the material in her first book about loving where you live and place attachment, but I was wrong. This book opened my eyes to how much our lives and work have changed. The best message was to think about our lives and how we can design them to do great work AND have an excellent quality of life.
The book was mostly about how people can now live anywhere and still do work. She calls these people "anywhereists" because they can work anywhere and do their virtual or remote job. Of course, this trend was accelerated because of the pandemic. Her message was not that working all remotely was best but to find out what is best for you and your work. She provides many recommendations about the options. Importantly she consistently reminds people to design their life, so it is good personally AND professionally, not just how to adapt personally to professional life. I also think this message is essential because many of us, though not fully remote, have some virtual work, and her recommendations can help us be better with those opportunities.
A great message weaved through the book is our need for a Profession, People, and Purpose. As she explains, this used to be what happened primarily at work, but now it also occurs in our community. The book is filled with anecdotes of people who changed their lives due to remote work. These stories are varied and numerous, providing multiple perspectives on what they can mean.
She also regularly acknowledges that the opportunity to work anywhere can cause a "paradox of choice" or analysis paralysis. She, therefore, outlines how we can think about our options. She likens choosing our location to geographic dating and mating. She documents this by showing how we can thoughtfully choose our town-like organizations, such as Starbucks, to determine their locations based on what conditions make it most likely to succeed.
As in her previous book, she does a great job documenting how scientific findings support her suggestions and integrates a wide range of research findings into these recommendations. Overall she does not tell you what is best but provides a range of things to consider and how those options may impact your life. Regardless of a preference for fewer or more people, rural or suburban, she encourages learning about proposed areas and personal preferences.
It was interesting to learn how towns compete for and attempt to recruit good people in the same ways businesses to search for and hire employees. As she explains, college towns want to keep their graduates, and rural towns want graduates to come to their towns to build profitable businesses. To recruit people, many cities now offer incentives to move to their towns, up to $10,000, and help develop new businesses. Help in these towns comes in the form of co-work and or co-living spaces, having a more livable walkable/bikeable city, help with moving expenses, access to helpful resources (such as access to local universities resources in Lafayette, IN with Purdue, to which I am an alumnus) and much more. She recommends contacting communities of interest to learn what they offer and how they can help.
Once again, I thought one of her most important messages was that the right situation doesn't just happen; we can cause it to happen. She explains that good places are made or nurtured as much as discovered. In other words, we can create a better place to be by taking the actions recommended in this book. I strongly encourage anybody who does any remote work to read this book for thoughts about improving their lives. Enjoy!
The book was mostly about how people can now live anywhere and still do work. She calls these people "anywhereists" because they can work anywhere and do their virtual or remote job. Of course, this trend was accelerated because of the pandemic. Her message was not that working all remotely was best but to find out what is best for you and your work. She provides many recommendations about the options. Importantly she consistently reminds people to design their life, so it is good personally AND professionally, not just how to adapt personally to professional life. I also think this message is essential because many of us, though not fully remote, have some virtual work, and her recommendations can help us be better with those opportunities.
A great message weaved through the book is our need for a Profession, People, and Purpose. As she explains, this used to be what happened primarily at work, but now it also occurs in our community. The book is filled with anecdotes of people who changed their lives due to remote work. These stories are varied and numerous, providing multiple perspectives on what they can mean.
She also regularly acknowledges that the opportunity to work anywhere can cause a "paradox of choice" or analysis paralysis. She, therefore, outlines how we can think about our options. She likens choosing our location to geographic dating and mating. She documents this by showing how we can thoughtfully choose our town-like organizations, such as Starbucks, to determine their locations based on what conditions make it most likely to succeed.
As in her previous book, she does a great job documenting how scientific findings support her suggestions and integrates a wide range of research findings into these recommendations. Overall she does not tell you what is best but provides a range of things to consider and how those options may impact your life. Regardless of a preference for fewer or more people, rural or suburban, she encourages learning about proposed areas and personal preferences.
It was interesting to learn how towns compete for and attempt to recruit good people in the same ways businesses to search for and hire employees. As she explains, college towns want to keep their graduates, and rural towns want graduates to come to their towns to build profitable businesses. To recruit people, many cities now offer incentives to move to their towns, up to $10,000, and help develop new businesses. Help in these towns comes in the form of co-work and or co-living spaces, having a more livable walkable/bikeable city, help with moving expenses, access to helpful resources (such as access to local universities resources in Lafayette, IN with Purdue, to which I am an alumnus) and much more. She recommends contacting communities of interest to learn what they offer and how they can help.
Once again, I thought one of her most important messages was that the right situation doesn't just happen; we can cause it to happen. She explains that good places are made or nurtured as much as discovered. In other words, we can create a better place to be by taking the actions recommended in this book. I strongly encourage anybody who does any remote work to read this book for thoughts about improving their lives. Enjoy!
November 9, 2023
I’m not sure that I would consider myself an “anywhereist” (someone who wants to work remotely- from anywhere) but I still found this book extremely thought provoking. It was fascinating to read about the many reasons why people may choose to relocate and take their work with them, and what places worldwide are most remote-work friendly. Also, as someone who chose to relocate many years ago from the big city to a smaller town, I found it very affirming! It reminded me why we chose to move when we did, and gave me some food for thought for the future.
I listened to the audiobook and loved the narration!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher did the digital ARC also.
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I listened to the audiobook and loved the narration!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher did the digital ARC also.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 20, 2024
Alternately inspiring and annoying, this book poses the question: where should I live? It presumes that your job is do-able anywhere (school teacher, for instance, or remote worker) and seems to be geared towards millennials. It gives us a location strategy for figuring out where to move and asks many of the questions I asked when I was looking to locate my forever home.
There are a number of case studies of less expensive places to live, but a lot of it is about how you can save money if you move from New York City or California to North Carolina or Kansas. But what if you live in the latter locations in the first place…?
It did make me do some research about nomad visas.
There are a number of case studies of less expensive places to live, but a lot of it is about how you can save money if you move from New York City or California to North Carolina or Kansas. But what if you live in the latter locations in the first place…?
It did make me do some research about nomad visas.
September 7, 2025
This book was inspiring in that it made me think of all the ways I could build a life of my own choosing. The author gives a list of all the ways you can economically support yourself from anywhere in the conclusion and I think she should have led with that because a lot of the time throughout the book I found myself thinking “must be nice.” I do wish she had spent any time acknowledging the privilege it takes to pack up your life and start over. Those with limited resources don’t have the option to live anywhere. It did make me want to take advantage of local government business and commerce bureaus.
September 25, 2022
as a remote worker, this book was a beacon of light in answering the questions ive grappled with for awhile. i’m so happy i found this book as it gave me such a broad perspective about “anywhereists” and how to find your sense of place when your work no longer dictates your location. it’s given me a lot to think about and i now have new questions to ponder when thinking about my “home base” and im happy to have learned it in such a charismatic and funny way. this book was right with the times and i think everyone can take something from it.
April 23, 2023
the beginning & end of this book -- awesome. the middle, while appreciated, was just not as applicable to me and thus i found it more boring. but, in general, i think Warnick has incredibly thought-provoking ideas about prioritizing our quality of life, then figuring out how work can fit in to that, rather than the typical American way -- find a job first, place comes second. very interesting concepts about how place can significantly improve quality of life, well-being, etc...makes me excited to move to the beach :).
August 16, 2022
Interesting, but meant for 25-45 year olds who are on the move, and totally fits in to the shifting, rootless culture we find ourselves. Trying to find a place to call home would also apply to the over 60s crowd who have to find some spot in that changing world, but this book doesn’t address that at all. I am very disappointed, but not surprised. Many authors/researchers find the Millennials a better audience.
January 16, 2023
Pretty good book. Also captures a lot of the one off historical oddities that happened in 2020. Some of the info became quickly dated, but like I said, still really interesting from a historical stand point.
I think most remote workers should read this. I’m saving up for a move as a remote worker and this book gave me a lot of good questions to ask myself. Also made me think about a local area a bit differently and how remote workers fanning out changes the country.
I think most remote workers should read this. I’m saving up for a move as a remote worker and this book gave me a lot of good questions to ask myself. Also made me think about a local area a bit differently and how remote workers fanning out changes the country.
June 14, 2023
straightforward, prosaic
i thought this was above the average self help book in terms of usefulness, specific thought exercises were given to help you in decision making, and the book goes through several examples of peoples experiences of doing remote work and travelling or taking advantage of remote work to stay in one place, how they made those decisions and what values were at play - i felt like i learned some factors that i can concretely use
i thought this was above the average self help book in terms of usefulness, specific thought exercises were given to help you in decision making, and the book goes through several examples of peoples experiences of doing remote work and travelling or taking advantage of remote work to stay in one place, how they made those decisions and what values were at play - i felt like i learned some factors that i can concretely use
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