Janara, Author at Survive Backpacking

Janara

By Janara

Forging Your Own Trail

So, you’re thinking about forging your own trail. Let’s start with some real talk: I’m not gonna lie—it’s tough. I’ve failed more times than I can count. For years, I had a bad case of “shiny object syndrome,” always jumping from one idea to another, never really finishing anything. It took years of wrong turns […]

The Shield: The Digital Safety Field Kit

A Different Kind of Ambush Imagine the adrenaline rush: you’ve found the perfect remote opportunity. It’s challenging, the pay is life-changing, and it feels like the big break you’ve been fighting for. You dive in headfirst, crushing every challenge they throw at you. Now, imagine the slow, sinking feeling that follows—the realization that the entire

The Power of Ambition

Field Note: The Engine of Ambition Last night, we watched the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the story of the legendary band Queen. It was epic. I love biographical films and books because you get a raw, unfiltered look at another person’s climb—their failures, their breakthroughs, and the fire that drove them. If you’re on a comeback

On Investing

Field Note: The Operator’s First Rule of Investing Most of us are taught one thing about investing: give your money to someone else (like a bank), hope for the best, and maybe you’ll have enough to retire in 40 years. This is a broken system. It’s a path that often leads to high fees, low