Lifestyle Design 2.0: What it Means in 2025 with Travis Sherry

May 6, 2025

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Almost two decades after The 4-Hour Workweek was published, what does lifestyle design look like now, and where is it headed next?

Travis Sherry is a longtime traveler and entrepreneur who’s spent over a decade building a life centered around freedom, travel, and location independence while helping thousands of others do the same. He’s the founder of the Extra Pack of Peanuts blog and podcast, co-founder of the Location Indie community, and co-creator of Camp Indie, an adult summer camp for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and adventure-seekers.

In this episode, Travis and I explore the concept of lifestyle design and how it’s evolved since the early days of digital nomadism.

You’ll hear what lifestyle design really looks like in today’s world of remote work, shifting values, and growing responsibilities, and how our own definitions of freedom have changed over the years as dads, business owners, and travelers. We reflect on what still holds true, what no longer fits, and what it takes to stay aligned with what matters most as you design your own version of your “best” life.

How has your definition of freedom or success evolved over the years and what does your ideal lifestyle look like now? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

Why “lifestyle design” in 2025 is more about values than travel hacks or passive income
The surprising things we both no longer prioritize when it comes to freedom and success
What we’ve learned about redefining productivity, especially after becoming parents
What to consider if you’re feeling burnt out, uninspired, or out of sync with your goals
Why slow travel still wins out and how technology is sabotaging our freedom
How we both think lifestyle design will evolve in the next 5–10 years and where we see the movement going
The trade-offs to consider when designing a non-traditional lifestyle
Advice for anyone feeling stuck or questioning their current path
And so much more

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Visit Travis’ website, Extra Pack of Peanuts
Check out Location Indie
Come to Camp Indie
Tim Ferriss’ Ideal Lifestyle Costing

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