Unlikely scenario right? Mindanao Bob (Bob Martin) says it aint so!
At the tender age of 38 years young, Bob moved to the Philippines in May of 2000. He came to Mindanao with $100,000 in his pocket hoping to live for many years. I like the way he puts it in his book 49 Ways to Earn a Living in the Philippines, “There are a lot of people who are happy to separate you from your money”.
He took a some of his money and invested in “businesses” suggested by “friends and relatives”. After two years he was looking for a way to survive.
His wife suggested that he try to sell on E-Bay like he did in the States. Bob is never one to give up easily and he certainly didn’t want to go back to the U.S. He had to find a way!
Before long he was running 500 to 1000 auctions on E-Bay and launching various internet ventures as well. Long story short through grit and determination he had become a successful internet marketer living in paradise.
I admire Bob and his body of work. Just search Bob “Martin” or “Mindanao Bob” on the internet and you will find his work all over it. I bought his book as many others have. Interesting? Yes! but what is even more striking is the glimpse you see inside the mind of Bob Martin.
When you read through his book a man who’s mind is not confined by convention and who is willing to try anything to make his goals and dreams come true. When you have to come up with something it is amazing how creative you can be.
I left my job back in January to pursue a part time business full time. It’s amazing the thoughts, ideas and motivation you can summon when you have no other options.
Life is about what you choose to do. I have found that anything is possible if you work at it hard enough. It is my dream to live in the Philippines and am currently positioning myself to do just that. I want the freedom to travel as I please and have the finances to accomplish it.
Buying Bob’s book was just one of the steps I have taken on my journey to the Philippines.
Take some time and Search Mindanao Bob and see what you come up with. He is a great resource.
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