He spent two and a half years waking up at midnight to work Australian hours from South Africa. He got divorced three weeks before he boarded the plane. He landed in Melbourne — alone — with a golf bag that cost him R19,000 just to check in. Was it worth it? This is one of those episodes that stays with you.Dan Nel is not someone who moved to Australia years ago and has it all figured out. He's living the journey right now. A certified financial planner from Bloemfontein, Dan arrived in Melbourne in January 2023, and more than three years later, permanent residency still hasn't come through. Every morning, he wakes up wondering if today's the day that email arrives. But what Dan carries with him isn't a story of regret. It's one of deliberate, courageous choice. In this episode, Dan gets honest about: The toll two and a half years of uncertainty took on his marriage and his mental health What it actually feels like to be in between — committed to a future that hasn't materialised yet. How he worked his way from doing admin at 1am to becoming a trusted financial advisor in Melbourne. The two types of immigrants, and which one determines whether you'll thrive or struggle The moment driving through rural Victoria felt like home, not South Africa. And through all of it - the divorce, the visa delays, the overpriced golf bag — one thing never wavered: his why. "You need to know what you're coming towards, not just what you're running from." If you're in that in-between space right now — this one's for you.

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