James Watermann

My name is James and I am currently based in Prague, Czech Republic.

For years I have been tracking my income and expenses, planning monthly budgets, and setting up savings goals without a clear goal. I simply wanted to have some savings available for emergencies. Around 2015 I have met a traveler who told me that she has been saving money for years with a clear vision of leaving their job and travelling the world. And I thought to myself: “It would be nice to take a break like that. To feel free for a while.” And because I now have this freedom, I decided to write my book and share how I did it with others.

I want the world to be a better place. One where people can speak up without fear of losing their jobs, have enough savings to start their own independent businesses, and focus on their dreams instead of working on someone else’s dream.