166: Combining FIRE Lifestyle With Digital Nomadism – Nick Donnelly
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Do You Have a Personal Goal for Retiring Early?
I think i am kind of the opposite of fire. I'm a free lance web developer, mus a doing a cryptod start up. Don't need a lot of suff to be happy. Do what makesyou happy. Live in whatever way makes you happy. At my current savings rate, i will be able to reach fire in 11 years. So that's when you fe saving at the rate you're saving now,. includeing compounding interest. How yore investing that in 11 years, i will never have to work again, unless i want to.
HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED...
- It’s maybe not for everyone, but slow travel compared to fast travel, what’s best for you? Make sure you truly understand what makes you happy!
- 3 keys that people just don’t understand about having a happy life. Can this possibly be your life?
- Have you ever considered ‘how do you become a world traveller?’ This episode helps to break down some really great aspects that you probably have never thought about.
- Are you currently living a life trying to keep up with the Joneses? Do you have 2 luxury cars and a big old house? If you looked back on your life, is that what makes you happy? If not, listen in to hear Nick discuss strategies to get yourself out of that rut.
- Nick & I talk about some awesome countries that really help to develop their digital nomad communities. Wondering where they are? Could you spend several months a year in any of these amazing countries?
- And the question that comes up often, the language of the locals. Can you get by with English? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the answer.
- A big discussion on living in a former Communist country, have things changed? What does Communism do to the spirit of the people?
- What life is like in some of the countries around the globe, governments being absolutely abusive…most won’t surprise you.
- What the heck is FIRE? And why is it possibly the most important thing to understand for your retirement!
- Is FIRE for you? Listen in as Nick talks about how it can work for you!
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Digital Nomads On FireCONCLUSION:
I learned a lot of things myself in this episode talking with Nick. He made me rethink some of my preconceived notions about what FIRE is and how it can affect your life, not only now but for the rest of your life. No matter where you are in life, whether you are just starting out or have hit the mid-way point in your life, it’s never too late to learn what FIRE is and how to incorporate it into your everyday life.Mentioned in this episode:
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Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch It
Fiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
No Plan-B Without the Language
If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
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