Do you have the potential to become a digital nomad?

Office work sucks. There's more to life than going to the same building, sitting at the same desk, and staring at the same four walls every day. Constantly working in an office is holding you back from pursuing your dreams, but you don't know how to get out. Even if you work from home most of the time, it's still home. Surely there's more to life than that.

Most people never take the leap into location freedom because they fear failure. But a quick test will reveal whether you're suited to the nomadic lifestyle.

Rate yourself on five sections (3 points each) to see if it's time to pack up and join the 35 million digital nomads living their life right now. Let's get started!

Measuring adaptability

You need serious flexibility to thrive as a digital nomad. Score one point if you enjoy eating at new restaurants, living in different places, and working in places you've never been before. Score extra points if you're excited by change, not scared of it.

Score extra points if you adapt quickly when plans change, someone cancels at the last minute, your flight gets delayed, but you stay calm and find a plan B. Adaptability is more important than your destination.

Productivity Thinking Assessment

Working while traveling requires a high level of concentration. Points if you enjoy creating systems and routines or if a systematic email and travel folder is your thing. Bonus points if you stick to them without anyone looking over your shoulder. Discipline is essential when you're stuck in your gorgeous beachfront apartment.

Bonus points if you work best alone. The most successful nomads are self-motivated. They don't need a boss or manager. They know how to create their perfect goal and then make it happen.

Check out the minimalist potential

Living with minimal belongings can open the door to more adventures. Score one point if you can fit everything you need to survive into a few suitcases. Score another if you never miss the things you leave behind. True digital nomads need almost nothing to feel fulfilled. Plus, you can always take advantage of replacements in your new city.

Get 1 point if you find paying for experiences better than buying new stuff. Or if you prefer a room free of clutter. Great digital nomads know that happiness comes from seeing new places, not from owning new products they don't really need.

See work availability anywhere

All you need is a laptop and a WiFi connection and you have millions of possible offices. Score points if you find this idea appealing. You'll see potential workspaces everywhere you go. A hotel lobby, a coffee shop, a random restaurant. Bonus points if you've experimented with different setups and figured out which one helps you focus best.

Bonus points if poor WiFi or tech issues never get in the way of your focus. Digital nomads need to have a backup plan for their travels. The best ones can stay productive no matter what, with mobile hotspots and offline options set up.

Check connection style

Strong relationships can overcome any distance. Points if you stay in touch with friends across time zones or if your preferred method of communication is asynchronous. Bonus points if you connect easily in new places (saying hello without thinking first).

Bonus points if you can build genuine friendships quickly. Digital nomads create their own communities wherever they go. The best ones stay close to old friends while making new ones.

View results

Now add up your scores. A score of 0 to 5 means that office life is probably more your thing. You may need more structure, dislike change, or be too conservative to succeed. A score of 6 to 10 suggests that you can handle some travel but need a stable home office.

Between 11 and 15, you're ready to become a true digital nomad. Every digital nomad starts exactly where you are now. They choose freedom over familiarity and never look back.

Should You Become a Digital Nomad?

Take the test, check your score, then take action. See if the digital nomad lifestyle fits your personality. By 2030, there will be 60 million digital nomads. Will you be one of them? Location freedom is available when you are ready to seize it. Don't wait for permission. Pack your bags and create the life you truly want to live!

Samuel Daniel

Update 07 February 2025