Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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FROM BROKE GAMBLER TO BADASS DIGITAL NOMAD: After quitting a job he hated and then losing all of his savings gambling, Jari Roomer knew he had to make a change. So he started taking painfully small steps to make changes to turn his life around. He started at square one - diligently studying business, personal finance, and self development before building up the skills and courage to start his own online business.

Jari has now been a successful entrepreneur for more than 4 years, is a top writer on Medium, an expert in personal finance and investing, plus an online coach who teaches people how to stop procrastinating and do their best work. Truly, a badass!

I'm so excited to share this episode of Badass Digital Nomads with you all - filmed at The Freedom Lab (appropriate name!) in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

If you've ever felt like you definitely hit "rock bottom," then Jari's story will be even more inspiring for you.

What is your biggest take-away from this episode? Let me know in the comments!

Want more Jari?

Read his Work on Medium: medium.com/@jariroomer

Get his Free Guide to Stop Procrastinating: thepersonalgrowthlab.com/author/getgoinvesting

Check out his Finance Courses on Udemy: udemy.com/user/getgo-investing

Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCwrWs2EwEaYR6ZCHqACK57Q

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years.

👥 She’s helped 1,000’s of people move and live abroad and now teaches people how to achieve location independence through writing, speaking, workshops, and online content.

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