
[Book of Tales] Why Freedom is Exhausting (Sarah Aviram)
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Pre-Order Sarah's Brand New Book, The Scenic Route, right here: 👉 www.thescenicroutebook.com
Welcome to Chapter 1 of the Book of Tales, a brand new series from Whereabouts Media. Every other week, we step off the road and into the library to dive deep into the psychology of global living, interviewing authors and dissecting the books that change the way we see the world.
We’re told that remote work is the ultimate freedom. But what happens when the "Where" starts to feel like a cage?
Today, former Fortune 500 HR leader Sarah Aviram joins us to break down the reality of her "12 countries in 12 months" experiment. We explore the exhaustion of constant change, the "30-day travel limit," and the ultimate question: Who am I when I don't have to be anything or anyone?
If you’ve ever felt travel burnout, or wondered why your dream destination feels like your worst workspace, this episode is your roadmap.
📚 The Whereabouts Reading List & Resources: • Pre-Order The Scenic Route: www.thescenicroutebook.com • Read Sarah's First Book (Remotivation): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234 • Sarah's Website:https://sarahaviram.com
🎧 In This Chapter: - Opening the Book of Tales (New Series Intro) - Leaving a Fortune 500 Career for the Unknown - The 12 Countries in 12 Months Experiment - The Reality of Remote Work & Time Zones - The 30-Day Limit: The Exhaustion of Constant Change - Is Remote Work Actually Fulfilling? - Writing "The Scenic Route" - Travel as a Mirror: Self-Discovery on the Road - Trust, Control, and The Future of Work - Advice for the Aspiring Nomad - Rapid Fire: The Magic of Kyoto & The Kuala Lumpur Burnout - The Whereabouts Media Outro
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