It's about damn time. One of the readers of my blog introduced me to Steemit almost a year ago just a few months after it launched and I was smart enough to have made an account...but dumb enough not to have started posting until now. Honestly, it wasn't that I didn't like the platform, or the fact that I was traveling around Thailand at the time. It was because it didn't hurt yet. Blockchain and cryptocurrency was something I wanted others to research and innovate, as even though I hated paypal enough to wish there was an alternative. But it wasn't until now that I realized how important it is for our future .
But first things first.
Who am I?
Some would call me a digital nomad.
Others know me from my blog or youtube channel.
But here on Steemit, I'm just another screen name. So here's my formal introduction.
Steemit and Crypto
I think this is a super cool community and want to support in any way I can and bash on traditional banking services as much as I can in the process. Bank of America Business is taking $15 every time I DEPOSIT money into my account, not even talking about the ridiculous fees they are charging when I withdraw.
Even worse is the fact that Paypal stole over $6,000 from me and has held it now for over a year with no replies to my emails or inquiries on why they did it or when they will return it.
My friend had Payoneer lock up $18,000 of his money and deleted his account with no warning.
We need an alternative. And now that we are digital nomads and can work anywhere in the world, why are we still tied down to traditional currency, terrible banks, and ridiculous fees.
Where am I now?
I've tempoary left Asia as I've spent the last 6 summers there and as much as I love Thailand, I needed a change. What better place to be that is just as cheap than Eastern Europe?
Where is your favorite place to homebase? For me, it's been Chiang Mai, but now that I'm looking for a change, I'm considering either Lisbon Portugal, Warsaw Poland, or maybe even here...
Comments from You
Let me know what you want to hear about. I'm a big fan of location independent entrepreneurship, I host the annual Nomad Summit where hundreds of digital nomads gather in Chaing Mai, Thailand to learn from each other.
I'm the host of two podcasts, one about Travel (Travel Like a Boss) and the other about Investing. (Invest Like a Boss)
But I'm really curious what you want to know about. I'd love to share and write more here on Steemit. So leave a comment below and let me know what you're interested in.
Go!
Hello and welcome to steemit :D
Welcome to family :)
Welcome. My guess is that you are in Ukraine. I love travel stuff...I look forward to reading your adventures. I don't follow a lot of people yet...but this isn't your first rodeo. I like reading anyone with an interesting perspective, but I enjoy it more when it is as polished as this.
Nice, glad to have you as a follower! I'm looking to posting more "polished" stuff about traveling here in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and wherever else I end up!
Terrific video intro. That's f'd up about paypal. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your diving adventures. You seem like you will be one to watch, but no pressure :) Happy posting!
haha "no pressure" always means, pressure. =)
Luckily the diving and adventuring part is easy.
welcome Johnnyfdk to Steemit ! Glad to see you. I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community :) Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me at @mekong
Welcome!!! Great to know you're going to post valuable content here, really curious on the investment ones
Hey thanks, I'm a big fan of passive investing using modern tech. Do you invest in anything now?
Welcome! You seem to be a cool guy and I follow you now :)
P.S.: I like traveling
Hey thanks for the flowers =)
Welcome, never too late to start steeming! :)
Welcome!
Welcome to Steemit! I wish you a good day and inspiration to create in our community! Please follow me :)
welcome to the party
Hi @johnnyfdk welcome to Steemit. I do hope that you have a wonderful time on this platform, if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help you with do not hesitate to ask, I will be more than happy to help.
Please Follow me @Fshllc so that your posts can appear on my feed and I can see them, read, comment and upvote. I look forward to good partnerships here on Steemit because together we are strong! Have a wonderful day :)
Welcome to Steemit! I'm a big fan of your podcasts, great to have you here :)
Hey awesome Jazzka! Glad to know you're a podcast listener! Travel Like a Boss or Invest Like a Boss?
I am Groot! :D
Welcome to Steemit! Upvoted and Followed you! Look forward to your future posts. Have a great day!
Hey I know this guy! Welcome, bud!
Nice Rob! Good to see you here =)
welcome sir
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Welcome, to get a good friendship, you follow @afdal, and I will follow you.
A new Steemian :-) hello @johnnyfdk I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, wish you much luck! I Have upvoted and will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk
Awesome post Johnny FD, just followed you!
I present you here, I hope I do not bother you and Welcome :)
https://steemit.com/introduction/@exe8422/let-s-welcome-the-new-users-today-03-08-2017-11-59-gmt-3