Why You Won't Achieve Exotic Retirement and how you can!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Quit your job and move to Thailand, or Bali or The Philippines - Seriously - DO IT! What are you waiting for? Most American men die at the age of 73 and women at age 79. Do you really want to retire at 65?
I know it's not easy but - just watch this video and get inspired and improve your odds of making your dream come to life! We Did!
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Part of this video was recorded at The Moonrakers resort on Mae Nam beach, Koh Samui. Link is below.
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Ed & Tomo
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This video is so touching! Brought tears to my eyes. Ed and Tomo continue to inspire us with their message, showing us what it means to pursue and live our dreams!
Thank you, Miki 🙏💕
Love this video. I am 57 now. About to pull the trigger. My first love is Hong Kong. Lived there twice. Second time was a disaster. Now I'm at the gates of my 3rd time. My parents have both passed. I have no family here and few friends. Most married and moved away. I have good friends in HK. Thailand is my second choice. I have the money and health to do it now. Your video is inspiring. The hard part will be resigning. After that, I will most likely wonder why I hadn't done it earlier. Cheers!
Good for you, Hector! You have the freedom and outlook to make the next chapter both satisfying and full of growth. Enjoy and fear not!
I am amazed at the scope and breadth of your conversation.
Clearly it took a lot of thought and planning to make such a well constructed video.
My Thai wife of 28 years who is 64, I’m nearly 66.
We are currently spending some annual leave in Korat in our house.
I still have the job in Australia which is complex and interesting but all consuming.
The major hurdle is health which is probably best dealt with in Australia and there is still some way to go with that. Hope to retire soon to a life where we can indulge in our own future.
Well done!
Thank you for the kind comment, John. I did put a fair bit of thought and research into this one and appreciate you taking note.
I think I might have stayed at my job another year or so but I felt like I hit my creative ceiling and it was more “rinse and repeat” and that’s when I knew it was time for the next adventure. If you still find your job interesting (and not burning years off your life) then you have scored!
I’m with you on the health topic. It’s a must!
Wish you and your wife all the best!
Ed
Thanks Ed and Tomo. This is so lovely and resonates with so many people like me who are stuck but too scared to make the move.
Think of the bravery of just admitting that! Breath deep and meditate on the fact that in 100 years all of those who will remember you will also all be gone. This is YOUR time. Don’t let this beautiful life pass you by.
Hi guys,this particular post really hits home for me as at the ripe age of 59 i decided to retire early after a lot of ambivalence even though it means a significant hit on my company pension.I am Irish but have been living in Canada since 82. I am in the process of selling everything and i am really looking forward to not owning anything.
Its been amazing the reaction from both friends,family and acquaintances. Some friends were concerned mainly because they cared about my well being but later came around to seeing my perspective and were fully behind my decision. Then the larger group of individuals whom i think were really projecting either their fears or jealousy and forgive the following expletive,but continued to Piss on my parade and always reference the money i was leaving on the table.
i am the type of person that tends to over analyze and swing back and forth between ambivalence and clarity, but when my mind is sorted out will then pull the proverbial pin and be fully committed.So to anyone else out there who is experiencing ambivalence over such a life changing decision be patient with yourself and stay away from the naysayers who's main goal in life is to keep you stuck in their safe world with them.
When i do arrive in Thailand in mid September i will make sure to drop by and say hello.
Excuse the long winded story but Irish people are great for having the gift of the gab lol. Have a peaceful week guys and love your content for its realness if that is an actual word. Sincerely Joseph
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More tomorrow…gotta sleep…
Irish on my father’s side so no need to explain the Gift of Gab to me, Joseph😂. Very much enjoyed reading your story and much appreciate you sharing it here.
I do a fair bit of research before a video like this but in the end I still end up thinking “god, I hope some people can relate and find value in this.” Reading an extended comment like yours is precisely the kind of confirmation that I’m hoping to receive.
Look forward to speaking with you in person sometime soon.
Thanks for taking the time to write. I’m absolutely sure that your words will be echoed and appreciated by others.
All the best and screw the Negative Nannies! Tell ‘em to suck an egg!😆
You and Tomo should be tour guides for retirees. 🌴🤙🏼☀️
That’s very kind, but you have never seen us when the caffeine wears off😂😂⚠️
You nailed it on this one! We have known for eons that we wanted to live on an island and in the end we sold everything. We love a calm life now on Koh Samui, have gotten the family and friends who are dear to us still in touch with messenger video chats. We researched and researched regarding banking, health insurance and bringing our cat. We love it here, don’t really look back on our decision and your video has some fantastic starting points everyone needs to look at and dig deep into if they are planning to retire that involves a move even within their home country. 🙏❤️🙏
Thank you, Sharon. I really appreciate your kind words and extended comment. It really requires a lot of mental work if is going to be happy in Exotic Retirement and I hope the video helps a few folks out.
Thanks again!🙏
Ed
Love your video! Thank you for making me think of my own early retirement in 2 years!!
You are very welcome! I hope your retirement plans go smoothly and that you find yourself sitting on a beach in two years with a big smile on your face! 🏄♀️
I really enjoyed your presentation. Some very hard truth bombs and some great insights.
Thanks for the kind comment and viewing. We much appreciate your support.
I took some time to reflect upon this subject a while, and my final thoughts, Ed I think you nailed this one. All the best my friend
Thanks very much! Carpe diem!
Plenty food for thought here. Thanks Ed
You got it! Ponder away!
Just found your Channel! Thanks for this sincere words. We are a Thai/Swiss Mixed couple for 19 years in Switzerland....I'm now 53 and planning at 58 to retire. We will move to Phuket...the house is in the making. But first 5 years of planning and (final) saving;);)
Excellent! Having 5 years to plan is a good thing! Glad you found the video helpful. Didn’t want to shock folks but did want to be direct with my thoughts. Thanks for the kind comment and for joining our little channel.
very good points mate your blogs are very insightful. Keep up the good work : )
Thanks very much!
Hey Tomo & Ed,
I did see now a few of your videos and I lucky I find your channel!
Very good thoughts and information for me to think about my Thailand dream!
Wish you good luck and I will follow your channel for sure!
Lovely regards
Udo
Very glad you found us! Thanks for the kind words.
Love your philosophical descriptions.
Thanks for that! I’ll let my college professor know “See, I told you I was paying attention.”
Hi Ed, loving your videos. Just wondered if the updated budget video is still on your schedule? Thanks for all your great content !!
Hi Ian. Going to do it as part of “1 year in Thailand” next month. Thanks for asking and thinking of us.
Great video Ed & Tomo.I love your presenting style and am grateful for the thought and effort you invest and share with others. I look forward to more of your videos 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks, Paul. So glad you find our videos of value. Much appreciate your kind words.
I took notes cheers 🤗
Most excellent🤗A for the semester!!
Very good talking points, and very good explained, love your videos, keep them coming🙂
Thanks very much! Will do our best!
Thanks!
You bet!
Hello Ed and Tomo, great video my husband and I need to hear this we’re planning on retiring in Thailand soon and can’t wait we went there back in December 2021 for only two weeks went to Chang Mai for couple of days then hang out at Bangkok for the rest of our trip we didn’t have enough time to visit Koh Samui but it is on our list for next trip I’m half Thai and half American was born in Thailand and lived there in the Esan region until 1979 at the age of 11 years old is when I left Thailand it has been 42 years since I went back to Thailand since I was 11 I was amazed by how much everything has changed in the very best way possible and thought to myself what have I been missing lol when I was a kid growing up there in a pretty rural area didn’t have the opportunity to travel except to Laos and never been in the city Bangkok or pretty much anywhere else in Thailand i was pretty much like a tourist in my own country i was so excited and glad to have my husband and our daughter for the first time visiting Thailand with me thank you for sharing your journey we enjoyed your videos and for all the wonderful stories
Wow! Thanks for sharing your story with us! Thailand is our home now and we hope to be here for quite a few more years! We hope to get to Esan sometime as well and take in all that culture and NE cooking style 😅
I respect your decision of this retirement and felt it is a wise choice . I love Asia and is a dream to follow your heart how to settle retirement with passion. For me.... not super hot weather and I love London .... Haha ... is too expensive but I go there during winter for long stay. Will be based myself in Singapore. Thanks Ed for an interesting subject how people look for retirement with your some advise, Remember to tell Tomo and yourself to wear load of sunblock to protect your skin,
BUSTED - you could see that I too much sun that day! Thanks for the continued support and comments!
Keep up the good work, Ed!
You are keeping us on track for our pending move in April 2025. Lining up the ducks now and this was the pep talk we needed right now!
Glad to see you so well and love to Tomo ❤ from your inspired Aussies
We were right there, Martine! If it’s right for you just keeping encouraging each other and yourselves. AIM HIGH with your weekly goals, put up some post cards or photos of where you want to be in 2025. Put dates on the post it’s “5/15/2025 Lunch here!” Stay motivated and it will happen!
@@edandtomo we feel like squirrels at the moment! It will all be worth it soon enough. We do have 3 weeks in Thailand in December (haven’t been back since 2019!) so that will give us the extra push we will need to get through the next 14 months before we move.
Thanks for inspiring and motivating us through your videos, it is very much appreciated in keeping our dream alive and strong ♥️
I retired here with a 5 figure US monthly retirement income. Really hasn’t been too hard! Lol
Lifestyle is everything. Rock on, Bill!
Ed I m finally leaving in two days. As of now I will look for a way for earning extra money to maintain living abroad. Wish me good luck. I m tired of living just to pay Bill's.
Good for you!!! Grab some of your favorite sembe on your way out! It’s one thing I miss! Enjoy the adventure!!!
I'm shocked that the richest country in the world has a life expectancy of 73m 79f. I had to check and yes its true. I was pleased to find out that for Australia its 81m 85f. But why the 8 year difference America? Here in oz I see some work colleges retire and soon after die or fall into poor health. I bet every one of them wished they had retired sooner.
If you look more deeply at the data in the states you can see how much it’s influenced by economic factors and education. It’s really messed up. That and poor diet for a lot of folks. It’s sad how bad it’s gotten.
Thanks for viewing and your thoughtful comment.