Sounds like a good plan, but I would make shure to get some kind of Health insurance. Especially in a tropic country, you could end up pretty bad otherwise. You would also need to make some savings to protect you from all kinds of calamities.
Was thinking about similar stuff too sometimes, but wouldn't want to be separated from friends and family.
From your text you might be interested in Erich Fromm's "To Have or To Be?"
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05-28-2015, 05:31 PM #31
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05-28-2015, 05:32 PM #33
Of course you still have to work. 100%. I'm just saying sticking with the same job after you start to hate it is pretty crazy, no? But people do this all the time to climb the ladder and make more money. They have more responsibilities and more money. Are they happier than the person who finds something new and fun to do whenever they get bored, who as a result makes less money?
Idk...
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05-28-2015, 05:42 PM #38
Minimalism is GOAT.
Freedom is GOAT.
Low inhibition is GOAT.
Non-attachment is GOAT.
I apply those strategies in every area of my life, things couldn't be better.
Give me my mp3/good headphones/a comp/good food and I'm G2FG. Probably gonna move once I scale up my business as well.
If there is something specific you want answered let me know, you can PM the guy I linked as well, very friendly and down to earth.
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05-28-2015, 05:44 PM #39
You have to live simply for a reason, it will be hard if you just want to try it when you don't want to actually live simply.
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05-28-2015, 05:47 PM #40
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05-28-2015, 05:49 PM #41
You're definitely right. Like I said, if I get sick of that I will find something else to do. That means I'll never be a millionaire from playing poker. I accept that. I'm not convinced that the guys who grind away at the tables for years will end up happier than me, even with more money.
Switching back and forth from cash to MTT's is always an option as well.
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05-28-2015, 05:50 PM #42
You've probably heard it a million times but you need to find something you enjoy doing and make money through that.
I live a pretty minimal life outside of being under contract for a house right now. I work in IT and have a job that has a lot of down time/ can work from home a lot.
However I have always found real estate fascinating and this winter my partner and I will be starting a house flipping LLC. We already have the funds together and in a few years I hope to give up or cut back on my day job.
I love to travel and do it whenever I can. However everyone skips the fact that people EVERYWHERE are in the same cycle of working to make a living. It isn't just an American thing. Might as well enjoy the work while you're at it.Watchout your neg comments princess
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05-28-2015, 05:54 PM #43
ITT OP learns about hedonic adaptation
OP, I don't believe in minimalism entirely, you shouldnt deprive yourself of things that you want in your only life. HOWEVER, I will say the less you want/need the better off you'll be.
" If thou art make a man happy, do not add unto his riches but subtract from his desires"
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05-28-2015, 05:58 PM #47
That's pretty black and white, but I generally agree. Basic needs met + little stress = happiness in most cases. Unfortunately, people who only meet their basic needs and live a life of little responsibility and no stress are looked down upon by society, and that deters most people from living that way.
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05-28-2015, 06:05 PM #48
My goal within 10 years is to make and learn enough in real estate to move to developing cities and take advantage of the housing boom for a few years. Then move to the next one and start the process over. I'm thinking mainly in South America or Southeast Asia.
That way every 4 years or so I'm living somewhere new and still making money doing what I find interesting.
Lofty I know but we'll see what happens.Watchout your neg comments princess
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05-28-2015, 06:08 PM #50
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I've thought about this a lot. I've decided that I have zero interest in becoming rich or CEO/10k a day. I don't need a fancy car, as long as it's in good shape and reliable. I don't need a big house. I really couldn't care less about the labels on my clothes as long as they are decent quality and fit, a lot of my clothes are from thrift stores, the rest come from Marshalls or someplace similar.
My goal is to pay off my current debt, save enough to buy a house with at least an acre of land. I would like to be able to be at least 60 percent self sufficient. I decided I'm going to quit my job, not bother going to grad school, go get my EMT/Fire/Medic certs, get on at Fire Dept, and be happy making my 45k a year.
Also, check out this TED Talk. He talks about how we make our own lives difficult, and that life is really easy once you stop chasing material bull chit.
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05-29-2015, 04:12 PM #58
Know exactly how you feel. I tried to escape before, loved it but couldn't make much money. I'll try again, and not give a phuck if I run out of money.
But, Thailand isn't that cheap. My problem was my idea of minimalist, USA standard you could probably get by with welfare, but in other places that same life is sort of luxury.
Never saw $2.5 massage or $1 food. Thailand is too touristed out, prices pretty high. Vietnam I ate $0.50 bowls of Pho but portions were small.
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05-29-2015, 04:13 PM #59
I agree with you op, but life these days is geared towards material possessions
When I was living overseas my motto was if it didn't fit in my backpack I didn't want it. All my things were given to me and given away, no TV for six months, life was about travelling and partying. I did work, but saved as much as I could to spend on travel.
I also saved enough for a house deposit so am now back in my home country with a mortgage and a 9 to 5 job
Go live in Thailand, your home will always be there when you want to go back.
How old are you btw?
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05-29-2015, 04:13 PM #60
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i think the "sweet spot" is doing something you actually enjoy/are passionate about, then you can work your ass off but you actually like it
so many successful ($$$) businesses are born from people pursuing their passions/interests and pouring their heart and soul and creativity into it
how many people who fuking hate their job/life transform that into a successful business/happiness?
worst case, you do what you love and dont make a fortune but are happy
best case, you do what you love and make money and are still happy as fukTrump 2016
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