Courageous Dreamers Win

03. How My Part Time Paris Living Dream Became A Reality

Courageous Dreamers Win

Published: 12 February 2025 at 09:00 Europe/London

Listen on

Episode notes

Most people think long-term travel is out of reach, but what if the biggest obstacle is just figuring out how to make it happen?

Nesha Pai always dreamed of living in Paris, but for years, life got in the way—work, family, responsibilities. Sound familiar? In this episode, she shares how she stopped waiting for the perfect time and started creating a plan. She breaks down the practical steps that turned her three-month stay in Paris into reality, from building a remote business to shifting financial priorities and setting a clear budget.

Nesha also introduces the dream map, a tool designed to help you get clear on your goals, take meaningful action, and stay focused. Whether your dream is Paris or something completely different, this episode will challenge you to ask: What small steps can I take today to move closer to the life I want?

Quotes

“At one point, I even had a passport that expired with zero stamps in it. Zero. It was just sadly sitting there waiting for a life that I wasn’t living yet.” (02:43 | Nesha Pai)
“I got to experience Paris as an adult, traveling the way I wanted to. No budget student version, no chaperone duties, just me, fully present in a city I adored.” (04:51 | Nesha Pai)
“If you want to live somewhere else, even part-time, you have to find a way to make money that isn’t tied to one location.” (05:51 | Nesha Pai)
“I’m not a billionaire. I’m not someone who just gets to live a jet-set lifestyle without a care in the world. I planned for this. I prioritized it and I made it happen.” (07:42 | Nesha Pai)
“If I can start living my dream in Paris at 53 years old, so can you.” (09:11 | Nesha Pai)