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Blog posts around traveling and improving your day to day life.

Why I Left the USA And Why I’ll Probably Never Move Back

I’m a proud American. I was raised in the U.S., believed in the opportunity, and still believe it’s one of the best places in the world to make money. But after traveling to 27 countries and living abroad for the last 6+ years, I’ve reached a decision I never expected: I’ll probably never move back […]

Digital Nomad Dreams? Here’s How to Make Them Reality

If you’re pulling in a decent income but still stuck in one city, working 6 days a week with no time freedom… You don’t have a business. You have an expensive job. Listen—I’m not here to disrespect your hustle. You’ve done what most people never will. You’ve figured out how to make money. But if […]

What I’ve Been Up To (The Last 2 Years)

The last 2 years have been about focus. Discipline. Execution. I built the kind of life and business most only dream about—not through luck, but by design. This isn’t hype. It’s the result of showing up daily and doing what matters.

How to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

You need some adventure in your life. Sitting at a desk all day destroys your mind and spirit. Even worse you live inside of your comfort zone. So today we’re going to discuss how to break out of your comfort zone and start living.

How to Stop Worrying So Much

You worry too much. It’s taking your joy and distracting your mind. I’d argue until you learn how to stop worrying so much, your life will be a fraction of awesome as it could be.

Are You Stuck in Purgatory?

Some of you get so used to living in purgatory you forget what life was like before. You have long forgotten the excitement you felt each day towards life. If you’re not self-aware enough, you allow this to continue for weeks. Weeks turn into months. In some cases mofos let this turn into years. And […]

How to Stop Losing at Life

When it comes to how you approach life, the best way to fail is simple. I could tell you to just follow what everyone else does. That’s too surface level. Let’s break down how to fail and then more importantly how to stop Losing at Life.

Time Management is Attention Management

Everybody obsesses over time management at some point in their journey. They think maybe if they create a complex calendar with times to do everything, magically they will be more productive. Wrong. You must understand, time management is attention management. This makes this whole be productive and time management thing super easy to influence and […]

Is Oman Worth Visiting?

In today’s episode of MBM Declassified I tricked Colston into going on a day trip to Abu Dhabi. But instead I booked us flights to Muscat, Oman. Make sure to drop a comment to let me know you watched it. YouTube’s algo doesn’t love the channel yet. Your comment helps us spread the message. Is […]

I Flew 3 Hours to See Sartorial in Dubai ????????

While 5 hours up in the Soviet mountains of Kazbegi I got a text my custom outfit was ready. So in moneybag fashion I enjoyed a few more days in Georgia before booking a flight back to Dubai. Join me in the latest episode of MBM Declassified. DROP a comment so we can force the […]

Every Nomad Business Owner Needs a Home base

When you first start making money online as a freelancer, the nomad life becomes possible. As long as you’ve got a stable internet connection you can work with clients from around the world. However, this comes with a downside as well. Every Nomad Business Owner Needs a Home base. I can look back over the […]

Living in Paraguay and Dubai While Building a Business

I sat down with Darren Lee to discuss everything from living in Paraguay, moving to Dubai, and making money online as a freelancer. We even dived into some of the juicy past which you will find helpful for your own journey as you battle self-doubt and overcome it. Living in Paraguay and Dubai While Building […]

How To Be Disciplined as a Digital Nomad

Too many digital nomads doom themselves to a life of struggle. Living out of $20 a night hostels and eating street food. That ain’t the life I want for any of you. I want you living in whatever country of your choice. Enjoying whatever level of reality you decide to have. How To Be Disciplined […]

How to Stay Productive While Traveling

Most people struggle to be productive while traveling because of the randomness. Today, you will learn how to avoid this randomness. Let’s cover how to stay productive while traveling. I’ve now been to over 18 countries and what you’re learning about today has allowed me to build 2 companies with a remote team around the […]

I Moved to Serbia | MBM De-Classified Episode 2

In the latest edition of MBM De-Classified, we leave Paraguay and head to Serbia. With a quick trip to Morocco as well. MBM De-Classified Ep 2… Make sure to like & comment here. Always the best, Dylan Madden

2 Lessons I’ve Learned Traveling the World in my 20’s

I’ve spent every day since August of 2019 traveling the world. Only visiting the US for 4 months to see family during this time period. Which is why today, I am going to share with you 2 of the biggest lessons I have learned that’ll help you before you travel abroad. Let me be clear… […]

24 hours in Morocco without any money ????

A lesson on mindset & the power of having friends…I’ve traveled the world for 3 years. I know to notify my bank ahead of time. Also to bring a comfortable amount of cash you can exchange for the local currency in emergencies. That’s what I wrote about in my article for you on international travel. […]

3 Survival Tips for the Optimist

Being an optimist in today’s world is great. However, don’t live in a bubble. Let’s go over 3 Survival Tips for the Optimist. So you can survive and thrive in a recession and end of the world type of event. 3 Survival Tips for the Optimist Most people see the crazy stuff going on around […]

4 Lessons Traveling Around The World Taught Me

I spent 4 years going around the world. From Europe to the Middle East to South/Central America. In that time, I learned quite a bit about the world and want to share some of those lessons with you before you start doing your travels as well. Here are 4 lessons traveling around the world taught […]

How To Not Be Lazy (My 4 Mindset Transformations)

SUBJECT: How Not To Be Lazy (The 4 Critical Mindset Shifts That Transformed My Life). When I was younger, I was a completely different person. I was nothing like the Dylan Madden you know now. If you’d met me when I was 18, you wouldn’t even recognize me, physically, socially, or in spirit. I was […]

Living Abroad: The 12 Dark Truths Of Working Remotely

SUBJECT: What You Don’t Think About When You’re Dreaming Of Moving Abroad Living abroad has been an adventure, to say the least. In February of 2020, I sold everything I owned and moved abroad to Romania. I’ve since lived in Qatar, Brazil, Hungary, Costa Rica, and now Colombia. Working remotely, while living abroad, was something […]

9 Valuable Tips For What To Do Your 1st Week In A New Country

What are the most valuable tips for what to do in your first week in a new country? I get a lot of questions on this subject, so I thought it would be wise to discuss it and more than anything: simplify it for you. ”Dylan, what do you recommend I get set in place […]

Finding Clients Abroad and the New World Order | MoneyBag Radio

In this week’s episode of MoneyBad Radio, we covered how to find clients while traveling abroad, how to earn more income, and the New World Order. Read along while you listen. To listen to the full episode you can get all episodes here. It’s pay as you can so it will fit your budget. 1) […]

How I Cured My Brain Fog Forever

I get many questions, one of the most common ones is: ”Dylan, how can I get rid of brain fog? What is causing this?” Today, I’m going to answer this for you. Brain fog was something I struggled with myself back in late 2017-early 2018. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t write. I couldn’t get my […]

Your Job Will Never Make You Rich

Your job will never make you rich. The sooner you get real about this, the sooner your life will become what you want it to be. Any job you ever have is there to make the company money. You’re there to trade your time in exchange for a paycheck. If you’re smart, you will use […]

11 Tips For Traveling Internationally

Subject: 11 Tips For Traveling Internationally Traveling internationally is a rush once you go into it knowing what to do beforehand. Which is why in today’s article, I’m sharing with you 11 tips for traveling internationally. Because whether you’re traveling internationally for vacation or looking to work remotely from outside of your country. Each of […]

High Up in Dubai: How to Access Your Money When Traveling Abroad

When you’re first traveling abroad, there are a few things you need to know about. One is how to access your money when traveling abroad. The other is transportation. Watch the video below for a full breakdown of what to do as a first time traveller. Traveling abroad is both exciting and nerve racking. However, […]

Dylan Madden Travels: Bucharest, Romania Part 1

I’ve been in Romania for a month and a half now. My days are spent living in another realm similar to how it was back when I lived in Los Angeles. I wake up when I want, workout, train in boxing, and work all day. As of writing this to you I am living in […]

Orlando Meetup

Do you enjoy being around like-minded people? You know the kind of people who actually want to progress in life. If so, come and enjoy a cigar.

How to Build a Strong Immune System

Having a strong immune system is more important than money. Without your immune system, you wouldn’t be alive right now. But that leaves one question… How to build a strong immune system?

Should I Take Adderall? Heres My 6 Year Story

Adderall is a popular drug people use to get laser focus. But there is a much darker price that you pay for using it. Here is my story and why you shouldn’t take Adderall.

How to Deal With Mindlessly Scrolling on Social Media

You wake up. Before your feet touch the ground, you’ve already grabbed your phone. Already opened an app. Already started scrolling. Your brain is flooded with information before you’ve taken your first breath of the day.