Radical Personal Finance 1070: Cyber Monday Sale: Reflections on Building An International Escape Plan, 5 Years Later
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Dec 2, 2024 Explore the journey of relocating internationally after political dissatisfaction. Hear personal anecdotes about travel experiences that shaped a desire for freedom. Discover the importance of an escape plan and early preparation amidst global challenges. Engage with insights on dual citizenship and its significance in creating a life beyond restrictive politics. The conversation also touches on the realities of conscription and the importance of proactive crisis planning while living abroad.
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Early International Opportunities
- Joshua Sheets initially had opportunities to work abroad but chose to stay in the US.
- He felt the international path was too scary and uncertain.
Discovering the PT Lifestyle
- A book on the 'Perpetual Traveler' (PT) lifestyle significantly influenced Joshua Sheets's views on freedom.
- He found the PT lifestyle, using global infrastructure to maximize personal liberty, elegant but unsuitable for his family-oriented life.
Seeking an Escape Plan
- Growing disillusionment with US foreign policy and a moral objection to potential abortion funding motivated Joshua Sheets to seek an 'escape plan'.
- Tax protesting within the US seemed risky, leading him to consider international options.