I just wanted to THANK YOU for these videos and especially this one. Im 27 and my wife and I (from Thailand) are planning on retiring early in her hometown of Kohn Kaen. Lately ive been very unhappy with living in New York and think about Thailand all the time. Ive been twice. Since i came back from Thailand in January ive been obsessing about moving and only thinking of the future. Ive been miserable in my day to day life but i know that happiness comes from within and that comparing will only rob me of my joy. You've provided me great wisdom and a great perspective and I thank you very much for that. This video is just what i needed for how ive been feeling lately. I hope you get to read this comment. Your videos are very well done, I've been binge watching them. You have a great demeanor and attitude. Hopefully we can even meet when my wife and I return in October of next year! I cant wait for us to move there, i love Thailand and am excited to settle down there when we are ready. For now we have some work to do but working towards our goal every day, and i will continue to practice gratitude and take your advice. THANKS AGAIN FROM NY KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
I totally understand where you are coming from I needed to change my location as well My home state was expensive and rising crime and homelessness was making it not worth staying there I understand your thoughts
I checked out your channel I see you love animals I could see you doing more videos on shelters and other animal related topics from each country ! A totally interesting niche!
@25:52... HOW to begin to build a positive, healthy narrative of oneself after enduring a financial wipeout or character assassination or an orchestrated cabal to destroy you when admittedly you made some small missteps but nothing as one might be painted? I've seen others totally gloss over the ugly truth and it's not honest or authentic. Sounds ridiculous to you readers but how to begin to rebuild a healthy version of one's life? Great video! So glad I found you. Thanks for my rambling but the first steps on a rebuild are quite uncertain.
I came across one of your videos last week & find they are just what my mind ordered! I find you informative, real, enlightening & putting things in perspective for this lifestyle. Keep up on this travel therapy, you're doing a world of good for all who watch. I now need to get more aligned & focus on how to make this happen. Thank you for sharing your approach.
Great advice. My own experience echoes your advice. I started traveling as I started healing and that was what I needed. I was miserable and very focused on the negative - didn't help having a manager, friends, family, and whole culture rubbing negativity in my face constantly. I found gratitude as I started exploring other places and getting away. And I eventually cut all the toxicity out of my life and moved on. I will live and die happy before I ever go back to a desperate fate worse than death. Thank you.
I am new to your RUclips channel and I have to admit I love your content I did comment on one of your videos that I will be retiring at the end of August of 2025 and I plan to move to Thailand I'll be 66 years young and you're giving me so many things to think about.
I have watched so many youtubers and watched so many vids and advices. However no one is more genuine and informative than this channel. I have learned allot and appreciate the quick responses Frank from Toronto out
When I started to travel I was youngster and meeting people was very easy I still have friends I keep in touch from years ago but as you get older you can go on walks in parks in the morning you eventually will see the same people and have conversations and you would be surprised how many people you will meet.
Excellent advice. I appreciate the tips for living well. That cat was a cutie. Love the pics of your food. Thailand has all types of amazing cuisine!!!! Thank you my friend!
I am binge watching some of your past vlog. This one is so powerful. Honest, real, and not sugar coating. Your message is inspiring and uplifting. Please keep on doing what you are doing. Mahalo.
There is a related point, which is, don't get stuck in the doldrums. (A catch phrase I recall from The Electric Company's Letterman or whatever.) It's easy, in your home location, to get lulled into complacency and routine - the doldrums. So for that, breaking away and changing your environment could just be what is needed.
What a great video.❤ Best one yet so far. Giving humble advice like this to others is so healing and powerful. Please keep up the great content and thank you for the joy and connection to the whole world.
Thank you I appreciate this It’s joyous days of filming and editing Sometimes 16 hours and I’m sore from walking haha But hey, I’m not just watching tv in retirement right? Let’s help others build their best life That’s the spirit of Bodhisattva
In July 2023 I started losing weight 45 lbs so far. 100% Debt Free. My big travel changes to come in a couple years. I enjoy your videos. Prost from the WASH DC SUBURBS.
The content and thoughts you share in this video just made me a subcriber for life! Additionally, I placed this video in my "All Time Favorites" category that currently has less than 10 videos marked as such! Thank YOU for helping us humans. JonJon
Great video. I also believe you need to like yourself. I asked my granddaughter in law that question. She had had a hard childhood. Her answer was No.Keep up the great work.
HeyR&G….Walking is one thing I do a lot of while I’m traveling. On my last trip to Thailand I put in nearly 6 miles each day. Same when I went to Europe. I love walkable Cities
@@RetireandGo Yes a typical day for me would be walking back n forth from Nana to Terminal 21 a few times and also doing 3 or maybe 4 laps around the Lake at Benjakitti Park. I lost weight on the last trip from all that walking and no drinking. I was pretty boring but I’ll make up for it next time
Boredom is a real concern. I started traveling 1 month per year in 2015 because the US has become a dead end. Quit dating 10 years ago as that is a waste of time, no friends, little family, only thing is work. Unfortunately, I notice I always develop boredom during my holidays. Today, on holiday, I woke up at 0600 went to the breakfast buffet, then showered, went to the gym, got some lunch, then went out to a high end massage parlor. It's just too hot this time of year in Thailand to do much after lunch. Then slept until 2300 and went out for a couple of slices of pizza. That is not a smart way to live when retired. I blew a bunch of money because I couldn't think of anything to do. I'm almost excited to get back to the US next week and work. I hate my job, but it keeps me busy.
Ugh. That's pretty sad. You need to change your lifestyle. Make some friends, get some hobbies. Must be some good women to date. I was happy to retire and get out of work Good luck. I'm retired overseas six years. Met a great woman, every day great. You can do it.
@@brucesnyder690 I got a Thai Retirement O visa last September, but I am not ready to retire yet. Though, I imagine I will be looking at the flight schedules within a few weeks. I did have a Thai girlfriend that I met before the pandemic, but I ended that 6 months ago. No, there are little or no quality women for a mid-50's man to date in the US.
Excellent content! Came across your channel a few days ago. I’m in the process of retiring in Panamá with the Pensionado Visa. I looked at Thailand, it’s just to far away for me 😄. It’s beautiful there though, very nice. I’m enjoying your videos. Wise counsel, valuable information. I have subscribed and thank you. 🙏🏽 👍🏽
Wow, I feel like this video was made specifically for me. This is the first one I have seen that someone has sincerely covered this subject with such care and compassion. You have no idea how much you have helped me today. Thank you so much! You also please take the time and congratulate yourself for your great work. ❤
By the way, love listening to your points of view, your wisdom and advices well received here. You are real, no sugarcoat. 😀. Yes, staying healthy is our our priority. We love to walk and exercise just like you. Eating healthy for sure. Thank you. Aloha
Long time sub here Chris this video provides a wealth of information we should all listen to and aknowledge the changes we have to make at times in our lives. Thank you sir....
Great tips as always for sharing this to other travelers. Budgeting your financial requires commitment and disciplines to achieve our financial freedom. There are no taxes on our capital gain for less than $500K from our home after we sold it. Also invest as early as possible for our retirement accounts like 401K and IRA / Roth accounts. If you decided to stop working at 55 and to take an early withdrawal from your 401K, there is no early penalty withdrawal. After our retirement, we need to downsize everything and to eliminate all unnecessary expenses. As we are aging and to retire abroad, choose our medical insurance carefully and always have our emergency cash online ready available when in need like Schwab Bank without any ATM service charges. Sharing is caring as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Enjoy your retirement and happy travels!
You make good points. How come you moved from your country? Asia is more peaceful than the west. How can you feel optimistic as a 25 year old in London right now? Rent is expensive for young people, price for food has become criminal. Where is the silver lining in places like Uk anymore? And that's not even considering how people are in general! I found expats and thai locals very easy to communicate with and friendly. People in UK have so many barriers up and its hard to make friends. In thailand I found people more likely to be social as you have a common interest of the country. You also escape keeping up with the jones lifestyle and women are way more rude in UK asian women are kinder, sweeter and more respectful from my experience. I also struggle with weather i dont absorb vitamin d well so i feel depressed due to grey skies. In thailand you feel more energy from the heat.
Agreed 100%. Malaysia was also great for me, I highly recommend finding backpackers to stay in and having random chats and going out with people to see the sights!
It may not fix all the problems in my life, but I am still going to sell everything just like you did, then I'm going to head out. But your advice is good.
Great video. A trap mind, is a trapped mind where ever one goes. You are so positive Chris. Keep up the good vibes. Can you do a video on how to financially retire early in Thailand?
Great video. Retired expat from the US living jn Thailand six years. Has worked out great for me. Have a great Thai Wife. Every day great Haven't missed the US for a moment. Would never go back to the US
👍🏼👍🏼 Getting this far in life…the mindset of the needs & the wants really change, IF we pay attention to it; how some/most things evolve. For me, minimalizing & living down to the simple/basic needs is an easier feat for men than women, but it can be done. I’m most certain that most of your subscribers who are very inspired by your journeys are men. How you share your thoughts/ideas/suggestions without reservations coming from your heart, I wish all the best to those who heed your examples, may you all find along the way…that after all is said & done, you will find the most liberating feeling…”Peace of Mind.” Good luck in your travels/ journeys, your quest for your life’s contentment. 🌺Aloha🤙🏼
Very thoughtful and insightful video. Really honest and well presented, a lot of practical advice. I love the park you are in, a lot of nice shade for walking. May i ask where it is please?
Aloha. Thanks for all quick answers. We really appreciated your advices. My husband listened one of your videos regarding investment in dividends but I couldn’t remember which video. Can you help with that? In the meantime, I’m try to watch your video now. Thank you. Aloha
i'm trying to sell my home before end of this year, and goto thailand for a 6months muy thai daily training, i want to get a 6pack, and rewire my brain with meditation and learn buddism more and to be calm, then i'm heading to eastern europe, that's where i want to live, at a ski resort town. That's my retirement plan.
I call bs on spending money. You don't need to control it first. 1. You won't be keeping up with Jones. 2. You won't buy lots where you can't travel with it and must leave it behind. 3 you wont be earning as much outside your country, most people, so spending on yourself less, but can save more. But... you still may be responsible for debts back home, loans, child support. Be careful.
Excellent advice. However, I disagree in coming to the end of your career at a certain age (60-65 years). Age discrimination is real after restructuring at age 59-60 years and it's difficult to obtain another job. Retiring at 65 years of age is quaint today especially if you are in a white-collar job (IT, banking, etc.). If you were to speak to a young person today, they say that retiring at 65 years is quaint, not recommended when you have another 20 years to live well. If you are in reasonable health, eat well and exercise. Travel and complete your bucket's list if you are single/divorced/widowed. A person can re-invent (himself/herself) and choose couple hobbies such as investing, handyman, gig-jobs (elections, independent IT, education, etc.). If you have a portfolio of > 700K (USD), you already have your passive income to travel and enjoy yourself. Yes, travel as it is an enjoyable and great experience. Thanks for providing the monthly travel expenditure in SE Asia. So true on how loneliness affects men in the West. (Toronto, Canada.)
i'm kind of worried about dollar collapse or economic collapse, where do investors park there money to retain the purchasing power of their investment or their money? i don't want to park my money into gold etf, cause i heard that gold etf is a scam like 10 to 1 ratio, like the fractional banking system we use in our local banks.
Yes I totally understand I want to own assets in industrial metals , energy, shipping, pipelines, pharma, utilities They are not so beholden to dollar collapse Like retail based assets
@@RetireandGo yes, thx, i know i would park some of my money into utilities and maybe food, cause everyone needs energy to live and food to eat. what do you think about food supplies company stocks?
Geez, putting on your psychiatrist / psychologist HAT to show us how our minds work when wanting to move overseas is a invaluable lesson. Most don't want to face their own personal issues and goals.
How open-minded are you to dedicate yourself to something way bigger than ourselves? It just occurred to me an idea. I wonder if you would be interested in investing yourself completely to a great cause let me know
That's a profound observation. It suggests that challenges and difficulties aren't limited by location but can arise anywhere, regardless of geography. It highlights the universal nature of human struggles and the need for solutions that transcend boundaries.
Spot on Video, I started planing 2 years ago to go travel. have down sized to next to nothing, I will start with a 90 to 120 days test run out side the USA, then adjust as need. Keeping my work open in case I find I get board. So ready and getting close.
@@RetireandGoWe have a saying in Denmark "nissen flytter altid med". Nissen(the elf) your unsolved issues, will always follow you no matter where you go😁
no matter where you are, there you are
Well said :-)
I just wanted to THANK YOU for these videos and especially this one. Im 27 and my wife and I (from Thailand) are planning on retiring early in her hometown of Kohn Kaen. Lately ive been very unhappy with living in New York and think about Thailand all the time. Ive been twice.
Since i came back from Thailand in January ive been obsessing about moving and only thinking of the future. Ive been miserable in my day to day life but i know that happiness comes from within and that comparing will only rob me of my joy. You've provided me great wisdom and a great perspective and I thank you very much for that. This video is just what i needed for how ive been feeling lately.
I hope you get to read this comment. Your videos are very well done, I've been binge watching them. You have a great demeanor and attitude. Hopefully we can even meet when my wife and I return in October of next year! I cant wait for us to move there, i love Thailand and am excited to settle down there when we are ready. For now we have some work to do but working towards our goal every day, and i will continue to practice gratitude and take your advice. THANKS AGAIN FROM NY KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
I totally understand where you are coming from
I needed to change my location as well
My home state was expensive and rising crime and homelessness was making it not worth staying there
I understand your thoughts
Honestly, my brother, probably the best video I've ever watched on Utube, your killing it dude, PEACE!!!
I’m humbled by this comment
Thank you
"No matter where you go, there you are"
So true
We make the best of it
Enjoying our lives and travels :-)
Wise advise :) I sold everything 2 years ago and have been living so light. It is amazing!
Very nice ! The minimalist life
You know how strange this video is, totally aligned with what I was thinking reading comments over the past 5 weeks while researching Thailand.
Oh really? Very interesting
You are doing good research !
I checked out your channel
I see you love animals
I could see you doing more videos on shelters and other animal related topics from each country !
A totally interesting niche!
@25:52... HOW to begin to build a positive, healthy narrative of oneself after enduring a financial wipeout or character assassination or an orchestrated cabal to destroy you when admittedly you made some small missteps but nothing as one might be painted? I've seen others totally gloss over the ugly truth and it's not honest or authentic. Sounds ridiculous to you readers but how to begin to rebuild a healthy version of one's life? Great video! So glad I found you. Thanks for my rambling but the first steps on a rebuild are quite uncertain.
This is your second video I am watching! You are on to something. Simplicity, minimalism, inner happiness etc. Heck, I’d hire you as a life coach!
You are so kind
I am happy to inspire others to live their best life through these videos from around the world
I came across one of your videos last week & find they are just what my mind ordered! I find you informative, real, enlightening & putting things in perspective for this lifestyle. Keep up on this travel therapy, you're doing a world of good for all who watch. I now need to get more aligned & focus on how to make this happen. Thank you for sharing your approach.
Louise, thank you for this kind comment
It is appreciated
:-)
Great advice. My own experience echoes your advice. I started traveling as I started healing and that was what I needed. I was miserable and very focused on the negative - didn't help having a manager, friends, family, and whole culture rubbing negativity in my face constantly. I found gratitude as I started exploring other places and getting away. And I eventually cut all the toxicity out of my life and moved on. I will live and die happy before I ever go back to a desperate fate worse than death.
Thank you.
Yes changing those that surround us is so important
Me Too to ALL of that!
I am new to your RUclips channel and I have to admit I love your content I did comment on one of your videos that I will be retiring at the end of August of 2025 and I plan to move to Thailand I'll be 66 years young and you're giving me so many things to think about.
This is great !
You have a plan in place
I’m excited for you !
This video was so helpful. I really appreciate your no nonsense down to earth advice. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Susan, you are most welcome!
Your mindset how important, A change in geography can only help so much. Excellent advice as usual enjoy your Channel best wishes.
Yes true
I appreciate this feedback
I have watched so many youtubers and watched so many vids and advices. However no one is more genuine and informative than this channel. I have learned allot and appreciate the quick responses
Frank from Toronto out
This is very kind of you to say
It is appreciated
Thumbs up 👍 Chris
Thank you so much for this !
Very good advice as usual. Take care
Thank you very much
All the best to you
Refreshing...You dont learn these things and talk about them unless you have gone through it....
This is true
We have the ability to pass on what we have learned to others in a positive manner
I've watched several of your videos recently. I find them uplifting, wise and challenging. Keep posting! You'd make a great life coach.
This is very kind of you
I hope to inspire in the spirit of Bodhisattva. :-)
When I started to travel I was youngster and meeting people was very easy I still have friends I keep in touch from years ago but as you get older you can go on walks in parks in the morning you eventually will see the same people and have conversations and you would be surprised how many people you will meet.
True
Be social
Smile
Excellent advice. I appreciate the tips for living well. That cat was a cutie. Love the pics of your food. Thailand has all types of amazing cuisine!!!! Thank you my friend!
Thank you so much
I am trying to show the real life overseas
Food and daily life
And costs
Solid advice!! ❤❤
You have quite a story! I can tell and thank you for telling me what I needed to hear today!
Absolutely
Have a good day
These videos are very informative and soul searching. We appreciate you taking the time to share you thoughts and knowledge.
Thank you so much
Have a great week :-)
This is by far your best video that I have watched. You have a lot of wisdom here and I really needed to hear it. Keep on keepin' on.
This really made me smile
I appreciate the feedback
:-)
I am binge watching some of your past vlog. This one is so powerful. Honest, real, and not sugar coating. Your message is inspiring and uplifting. Please keep on doing what you are doing. Mahalo.
Thank you kindly :-)
Hopefully it’s hard in a good way yes?
I want only the best for people
Me too!!! Binge watching! Just discovered this channel.
Wonderful, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with us.
You are most welcome
Thank you :-)
Mr,,Chris,,the best inner advice video so far of 2024,,nominated for best advice,,i will treasure it !!!😊😊
Thank you so much
I’m happy that I can help bring a good message to you
Love your wisdom! Thank you.
Thank you , I appreciate this :-)
There is a related point, which is, don't get stuck in the doldrums. (A catch phrase I recall from The Electric Company's Letterman or whatever.) It's easy, in your home location, to get lulled into complacency and routine - the doldrums. So for that, breaking away and changing your environment could just be what is needed.
Good point!
I like this
Thank you
What a great video.❤ Best one yet so far. Giving humble advice like this to others is so healing and powerful. Please keep up the great content and thank you for the joy and connection to the whole world.
I am humbled reading these kind words
I will continue in the spirit of Bodhisattva
Thank you :-)
Great video, lots of things to consider and think about. Aloha!
Thank you so much
I appreciate the feedback
Really great video! Yes the boredom is killing me and the lack of purpose, dont miss the stress from my buisness but miss feeling a sence of worth
I understand completely
Having that purpose
A daily mission
Exercise helps
And taking in a project that is intellectually challenging
The best travel channel out there hands down. Travel tips plus wisdom, awesome.
Thank you so much for this kind comment
Great video….. even better advice! Good stuff Chris!
Thank you so much
Have a great week
Great video
Thank you!
Have a good day
What can I say Chris.... love your work, you really put a lot of thought into your blogs....thank you😊
Thank you
I appreciate this
It’s joyous days of filming and editing
Sometimes 16 hours and I’m sore from walking haha
But hey, I’m not just watching tv in retirement right?
Let’s help others build their best life
That’s the spirit of Bodhisattva
In July 2023 I started losing weight 45 lbs so far. 100% Debt Free. My big travel changes to come in a couple years. I enjoy your videos. Prost from the WASH DC SUBURBS.
This is great to read
You are making important and positive changes in your life !
The content and thoughts you share in this video just made me a subcriber for life! Additionally, I placed this video in my "All Time Favorites" category that currently has less than 10 videos marked as such! Thank YOU for helping us humans. JonJon
@@amerk69 thank you so much
I appreciate this
It’s motivating !
Great video. I also believe you need to like yourself. I asked my granddaughter in law that question. She had had a hard childhood. Her answer was No.Keep up the great work.
Good point
Liking yourself
True
Well thats good, I did not buy much before I left the states and buy even less now living overseas
great job, this is the way. minimal and happy
I used to jog and train up on that hill ..Pratumnak hill is very nice place and well kept
It’s a good location
Good workout and shade
@@RetireandGo and a VERY good spot to meet fit non barladys..if u speak thai..=)
HeyR&G….Walking is one thing I do a lot of while I’m traveling. On my last trip to Thailand I put in nearly 6 miles each day. Same when I went to Europe. I love walkable Cities
6 miles a day is fantastic
@@RetireandGo Yes a typical day for me would be walking back n forth from Nana to Terminal 21 a few times and also doing 3 or maybe 4 laps around the Lake at Benjakitti Park. I lost weight on the last trip from all that walking and no drinking. I was pretty boring but I’ll make up for it next time
If only I can downsize, been doing it last few months n still more months to go 😵💫
Try reading Goodbye Things by Fumio Sasaki.
You are taking it step by step
That’s smart
Boredom is a real concern. I started traveling 1 month per year in 2015 because the US has become a dead end. Quit dating 10 years ago as that is a waste of time, no friends, little family, only thing is work. Unfortunately, I notice I always develop boredom during my holidays. Today, on holiday, I woke up at 0600 went to the breakfast buffet, then showered, went to the gym, got some lunch, then went out to a high end massage parlor. It's just too hot this time of year in Thailand to do much after lunch. Then slept until 2300 and went out for a couple of slices of pizza. That is not a smart way to live when retired. I blew a bunch of money because I couldn't think of anything to do. I'm almost excited to get back to the US next week and work. I hate my job, but it keeps me busy.
Ugh. That's pretty sad. You need to change your lifestyle. Make some friends, get some hobbies. Must be some good women to date.
I was happy to retire and get out of work
Good luck. I'm retired overseas six years. Met a great woman, every day great.
You can do it.
@@brucesnyder690 I got a Thai Retirement O visa last September, but I am not ready to retire yet. Though, I imagine I will be looking at the flight schedules within a few weeks.
I did have a Thai girlfriend that I met before the pandemic, but I ended that 6 months ago. No, there are little or no quality women for a mid-50's man to date in the US.
@@gakenh01 must be some in Thailand. Just gotta filter them.
@@ianmcnamee1652 whatever works!!
So much truth in this
I appreciate this comment
Excellent content! Came across your channel a few days ago. I’m in the process of retiring in Panamá with the Pensionado Visa. I looked at Thailand, it’s just to far away for me 😄. It’s beautiful there though, very nice. I’m enjoying your videos. Wise counsel, valuable information. I have subscribed and thank you. 🙏🏽 👍🏽
Oh Panama is fantastic
I have a few videos from there
You are my mirror, my friend. You are doing EXACTLY what I plan on doing. We definitely should meet up for coffee down the road-
I want you to !
The world awaits you
Wow, I feel like this video was made specifically for me. This is the first one I have seen that someone has sincerely covered this subject with such care and compassion. You have no idea how much you have helped me today. Thank you so much! You also please take the time and congratulate yourself for your great work. ❤
It was good to read this
I’m glad I can help
It is the spirit of Bodhisattva
That’s what the channel is founded on
By the way, love listening to your points of view, your wisdom and advices well received here. You are real, no sugarcoat. 😀. Yes, staying healthy is our our priority. We love to walk and exercise just like you. Eating healthy for sure. Thank you. Aloha
I agree and how sweet of you
Thank you :-)
I am happy to inspire others, it’s the spirit of Bodhisattva
Another great video, full of good advice and positivity. A minor point, the word is alleviated and not alleved!
Thank you ! I appreciate this !
Retire and Go personal life coaching. Good information...many folks need this badly.
Thank you
It’s all based on what helped me
How I changed first
I was the rest subject haha
Long time sub here Chris this video provides a wealth of information we should all listen to and aknowledge the changes we have to make at times in our lives.
Thank you sir....
Absolutely Shaun
I hope it helps
We all need to give each other some support in this world
Great tips as always for sharing this to other travelers. Budgeting your financial requires commitment and disciplines to achieve our financial freedom. There are no taxes on our capital gain for less than $500K from our home after we sold it. Also invest as early as possible for our retirement accounts like 401K and IRA / Roth accounts. If you decided to stop working at 55 and to take an early withdrawal from your 401K, there is no early penalty withdrawal. After our retirement, we need to downsize everything and to eliminate all unnecessary expenses. As we are aging and to retire abroad, choose our medical insurance carefully and always have our emergency cash online ready available when in need like Schwab Bank without any ATM service charges. Sharing is caring as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Enjoy your retirement and happy travels!
Loved this comment
So much good information
Excellent advice. Thank you!
You are most welcome
Profound. Well said. 👍🏽🙂
Thank you , I hope I can help others with positive thoughts
Well said !... Happy travels 🧳
Thank you so much
Have a great week
Great video and a fresh reminder for us. Thanks Sir !
Absolutely
I am glad you liked it and I wish you a great day
Great video sir, insightful as always. Safe travels.
Thank you :-)
I hope the week is going great for you
This is really good advice and information 👏
Thank you
That is the mission of this channel
It is founded in the spirit of Bodhisattva
Awesome video
Thank you
Have a great week
No one talks about the psychological part, thanks for addressing this.
You are most welcome
Have a good day :-)
great video with great info and advise thanks
You are most welcome
Have a great day
OMG Great life advice
Thank you ! If I can help and inspire others then I’m doing the right thing
You make good points. How come you moved from your country?
Asia is more peaceful than the west. How can you feel optimistic as a 25 year old in London right now? Rent is expensive for young people, price for food has become criminal. Where is the silver lining in places like Uk anymore? And that's not even considering how people are in general! I found expats and thai locals very easy to communicate with and friendly. People in UK have so many barriers up and its hard to make friends. In thailand I found people more likely to be social as you have a common interest of the country. You also escape keeping up with the jones lifestyle and women are way more rude in UK asian women are kinder, sweeter and more respectful from my experience. I also struggle with weather i dont absorb vitamin d well so i feel depressed due to grey skies. In thailand you feel more energy from the heat.
Agreed 100%. Malaysia was also great for me, I highly recommend finding backpackers to stay in and having random chats and going out with people to see the sights!
All so true
So much information and truth in your comment
Nice video....thanks for the content.
You are most welcome
I appreciate your time :-)
Have a great week
🥳🥳 Great advice !!
Thank you !!
You are most welcome
Have a great day
It may not fix all the problems in my life, but I am still going to sell everything just like you did, then I'm going to head out. But your advice is good.
Outstanding
I’m happy for you
Keep us updated as well I want to know where you travel to
@@RetireandGo Thank you, will do.
Great Video with honesty. Could you please do a video on what VPN you use and if there is good spending app yiu usee. Thanks
Oh that’s a good idea thank you
Thank you for this insightful video!
You are most welcome :-)
Have a great day
Great video. A trap mind, is a trapped mind where ever one goes. You are so positive Chris. Keep up the good vibes. Can you do a video on how to financially retire early in Thailand?
Love this
I agree
Let it go in our head first
Great video.
Retired expat from the US living jn Thailand six years.
Has worked out great for me. Have a great Thai Wife. Every day great
Haven't missed the US for a moment. Would never go back to the US
I am so happy to read this
We can all learn a lot from you
@@RetireandGo keep up the great videos !!
Love this video
Thank you
Very kind of you :-)
Thanks for the content.
You are most welcome
I appreciate you spending time with me
Good video. Thank you and if there's a group chat or other that you run I would be interested in joining.
Thank you so much. It’s an interesting idea for sure
I have not started anything like this
I need to learn more
Pattaya holds the heat well
Oh yes haha
It gets hot!
I need a cold Diet Coke
Very good points
Thank you! I hope it’s helpful and inspiring
I agree with all you said mate
Outstanding
Have a wonderful week !
Great video and advice. Just subscribed
Thank you so much
Have a great week !
People should follow your advice.
I hope it helps them, sometimes just getting it in their ear is the first step
👍🏼👍🏼
Getting this far in life…the mindset of the needs & the wants really change, IF we pay attention to it; how some/most things evolve.
For me, minimalizing & living down to the simple/basic needs is an easier feat for men than women, but it can be done.
I’m most certain that most of your subscribers who are very inspired by your journeys are men. How you share your thoughts/ideas/suggestions without reservations coming from your heart, I wish all the best to those who heed your examples, may you all find along the way…that after all is said & done, you will find the most liberating feeling…”Peace of Mind.”
Good luck in your travels/ journeys, your quest for your life’s contentment.
🌺Aloha🤙🏼
I agree with you
The peace of mind
That’s the place where we can finally relax and enjoy retirement
Very thoughtful and insightful video. Really honest and well presented, a lot of practical advice. I love the park you are in, a lot of nice shade for walking. May i ask where it is please?
Yes of course it’s on Pratmak hill
Between Pattaya and jomtien
Thank you for the kind words :-)
Aloha. Thanks for all quick answers. We really appreciated your advices. My husband listened one of your videos regarding investment in dividends but I couldn’t remember which video. Can you help with that? In the meantime, I’m try to watch your video now. Thank you. Aloha
Oh yes
I’ll do an investment video every month
My dividend stocks and growth stocks I’m buying
It’s not financial advice just what I’m doing
❤Thanks
You are most welcome
Have a great week
i'm trying to sell my home before end of this year, and goto thailand for a 6months muy thai daily training, i want to get a 6pack, and rewire my brain with meditation and learn buddism more and to be calm, then i'm heading to eastern europe, that's where i want to live, at a ski resort town. That's my retirement plan.
Oh my what a great plan
I love it
I want to visit east Europe as well
Maybe next year
@@RetireandGo im seriously thinking of Georgia the country, and the ski resort is guadari, or i may head to russia sochi, or serbia ski resort.
I'm calling BS on those pull ups. 😂
lol give an old man a break ok?
👏
Have a great week!
I call bs on spending money. You don't need to control it first. 1. You won't be keeping up with Jones. 2. You won't buy lots where you can't travel with it and must leave it behind. 3 you wont be earning as much outside your country, most people, so spending on yourself less, but can save more.
But... you still may be responsible for debts back home, loans, child support. Be careful.
Interesting thoughts
Thank you for the feedback
Excellent advice. However, I disagree in coming to the end of your career at a certain age (60-65 years). Age discrimination is real after restructuring at age 59-60 years and it's difficult to obtain another job. Retiring at 65 years of age is quaint today especially if you are in a white-collar job (IT, banking, etc.). If you were to speak to a young person today, they say that retiring at 65 years is quaint, not recommended when you have another 20 years to live well. If you are in reasonable health, eat well and exercise. Travel and complete your bucket's list if you are single/divorced/widowed.
A person can re-invent (himself/herself) and choose couple hobbies such as investing, handyman, gig-jobs (elections, independent IT, education, etc.). If you have a portfolio of > 700K (USD), you already have your passive income to travel and enjoy yourself.
Yes, travel as it is an enjoyable and great experience. Thanks for providing the monthly travel expenditure in SE Asia. So true on how loneliness affects men in the West. (Toronto, Canada.)
I appreciate this feedback and very good thoughts
Thank you
How old were you when you took the jump into the retirement and started traveling full time? 🎉🎉🎉😊
I was 52
I shot for 50, but worked two more years to finally be ready financially
You are awesome and congratulations. Keep going great work my friend. That’s my hope as well inchallah. Thank you 🤙Aloha
i'm kind of worried about dollar collapse or economic collapse, where do investors park there money to retain the purchasing power of their investment or their money? i don't want to park my money into gold etf, cause i heard that gold etf is a scam like 10 to 1 ratio, like the fractional banking system we use in our local banks.
Yes I totally understand
I want to own assets in industrial metals , energy, shipping, pipelines, pharma, utilities
They are not so beholden to dollar collapse
Like retail based assets
@@RetireandGo yes, thx, i know i would park some of my money into utilities and maybe food, cause everyone needs energy to live and food to eat. what do you think about food supplies company stocks?
Geez, putting on your psychiatrist / psychologist HAT to show us how our minds work when wanting to move overseas is a invaluable lesson. Most don't want to face their own personal issues and goals.
Yes true
Good point
I want to be a positive part of of the decision to travel and retire
How open-minded are you to dedicate yourself to something way bigger than ourselves?
It just occurred to me an idea. I wonder if you would be interested in investing yourself completely to a great cause let me know
I’m on a mission of Bodhisattva
To enlighten others
Then to follow the part myself :-)
Do you have another channel for investment tips?
I try to make an investing video every month with stocks I’m buying
You can find them on my channel
I’ll keep doing that to keep you updated :-)
@RetireandGo Ok, thanks.
How much do you think 1 bitcoin could be worth a decade from now?
Don't you get lonely?
Sure
I
Make friends among the way
I think RUclips helps
In Pattaya, nobody is lonely 😉
I get the feeling that this guy can makes friends wherever but it would be nice to discuss making friends in these countries. Not necessarily dating.
do you have an updated email, mr. retire and go, than the one listed?
for a possible business connection..i recently wrote.
Unfortunately the email is not functioning very well sorry
@@RetireandGo 🕶 my loss.
understood, cool.
Problems are never geographic
True
They originate inside us
That's a profound observation. It suggests that challenges and difficulties aren't limited by location but can arise anywhere, regardless of geography. It highlights the universal nature of human struggles and the need for solutions that transcend boundaries.
How old is too old to travel solo?
Hmm I would say your health is more important than age
Are you healthy to walk, wear a backpack, climb stairs, flights?
If so , go !
@@RetireandGo yes I am able to do all of that but there are some health challenges, for a 77 year old 100% service connected disabled combat vet
You didn’t mention drinking too much!
True
I’m working on my drinking
I used to drink too much
Now it’s much less
And working out daily
Spot on Video, I started planing 2 years ago to go travel. have down sized to next to nothing, I will start with a 90 to 120 days test run out side the USA, then adjust as need. Keeping my work open in case I find I get board. So ready and getting close.
You are absolutely doing everything step by step ! I love it! How exciting!!
Keep us updated
Always buy bitcoin
Haha ok yes buy it up :-)
Do you like ethereum? It’s an interesting coin as well yes?
Excellent video. Excellent advice. You clearly have common sense and exceptional wisdom. Thank you.
Thank you :-) very kind
Have a good day
The elf always comes along...
What elf is that haha ?
@@RetireandGoWe have a saying in Denmark "nissen flytter altid med".
Nissen(the elf) your unsolved issues, will always follow you no matter where you go😁
Great video
Thank you for this kind comment
@@RetireandGo you covered so much in the last few videos. Bodum can lead to going out all the time
Bodum can lead to going out too much.