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Somebody sold you a date – and a promise
Work your best forty years for a promised payoff – then hope it lasts. We lost faith in that deal – and started living in stages instead. This is the running story -told “almost” as it happens.
WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WE NOW? Northern Thailand → Laos Soon!
One life, Three transitions
Stages not determined by age – but by circumstance. A road, with on-ramps from wherever you start.
Pre-tirement
~ starts … anytime → until you’ve built a solid financial foundation
Building the best foundation you can – through work and income – within the means you have available
Early-tirement
~ starts … anytime → once your foundation is in place
The proactive years. Living the life you choose – on your terms – within your available budget.
Post-tirement
→ starts … once mobility and health begin to decline
Choosing your landing spot – ahead of time – while the choice is still yours to make.
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| I am… | Start with | Then look at |
|---|---|---|
| In my 30s–40s, still working full-time | Pre-tirement > | Money & waste · Pensions |
| In my 50s, wondering if I can stop sooner | Early-tirement > | Living abroad · Italy / Thailand |
| Already stopped, money tighter than planned | Early-tirement > | Costs · Housing |
| Thinking ahead about care — mine or a parent’s | Post-tirement > | Healthcare & later care |
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