“I know I'm gonna die. I never want to be 80 years old and afraid to die.” - Reid Paryam
Reid Paryam, originally from Denver, Colorado, was a member of the inaugural Remote Year program in 2015. He has been traveling internationally and working remotely ever since. In total, Reid has visited over 60 countries.
[00:01 - 14:39] Remote Year, Football, and Chatting
- Talking about Football and how Jerald and Reid met and formed a friendship in Remote Year
- Experiencing the cultural differences in sports in foreign countries as a traveling nomad
- Jerald talks about one of the most memorable nights of his time in Mexico in December
[14:40 - 32:11] Getting to Know Reid
- What Reid’s life was like prior to his remote lifestyle
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- Reid talks about his life working an office job but wanting to feed his spirit of travel
- How Reid found out about Remote Year and quit his job
- The challenges and changes of remote working
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- How management needs to adapt to leading remote staff
- Why minimalism goes hand in hand with traveling
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- When you minimize the things in your life, the simpler life becomes and the more space for opportunity you have
- The aspect of when you realize the part of you that’s changed due to travel
- Acknowledging the privilege of travel and why you should maximize it
[32:12 - 47:58] Why People Don’t Seize the Opportunity to Travel
- People mistakenly perceive that remote work has a high barrier to entry, is dangerous, and difficult
- Talking about the community in Mexico City
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- Finding people that are like-minded
- Reid talks about tips to avoid hiccups and challenges in your travels
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- When booking an Airbnb find a room with a rating of 9.8, rated by more than 5 people
- Have the filter on for a washer, dryer, and workspace. Note: Some places will say they have a dryer when they really have a drying rack
- Having low or no expectations is a super important skill to develop for travel
[47:59 - 42:34 ] Favorite Places Travelled
- Reid talks about how amazed he was by his travels in South Korea
- How traveling energizes your soul
- A formative memory that inspired Reid to travel and determined to not be afraid to die
- Tips and tools for remote work and travel
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[36:56 - 42:34 ] Wrapping Up!
- Favorite things to do in Mexico City
- How to contact and connect with Reid
Key Quotes
“I think we recognize that many of us have that spirit of need to move and to discover and explore, which is inhibited in our traditional societies.” - Reid Paryam
“Travel is like anything, it's a skill that is acquired, and you start out at the bottom of any skill and you slowly increase your competency.” - Reid Paryam
“Having low expectations, or really not having expectations is a super important skill to develop for travel.” - Reid Paryam
Connect with Reid
Website: www.reidperyam.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/reidperyam/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reidperyam
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