Comments by "Nomad Lifestyle" (@NickDemski) on "Nomad Capitalist" channel.

  1. You make a good point....people don't want to take control of their lives and opt for what is handed to them. It's a lot harder to live intentionally than it is to accept the role and lifestyle America offers you.
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  2. I hope to own multiple homes in several countries in the future! For now, I just bought a cool Class B so my daughter and I can travel the Americas during this time of border closures and quarantines. Seems like the best option for now, but looking forward to following this path and owning abroad!!
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  3. This is the most useful video I've seen of yours so far and is exactly what I needed right now. Thank you being my unwitting mentor, nomads ftw.
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  4. I'm actually quite glad to still have my American passport. When the Quarantines started, I was in Colombia and they kept tightening the screws as time went on. It was good to make it back to the USA. I know a lot of ppl are freaking out over here and protesting or whatever, but even in Michigan, where I'm at for now, the quarantine rules are nothing compared to some other countries.
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  5. I've never found getting a visa for travel to be difficult. Some forms and a few dollars and you're generally on your way. Of course, I have an American passport so travel is quite easy. Are you worried at all about countries clamping down on tourism post-covid-19?
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  6. I have a tough time answering the question, "where are you from?" What do people mean? Where was I born? Where did I grow up? Where do I live now? It's an interesting question for nomads who live outside of the 'normal' lifestyle. Even simple questions require nuance like this.
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  7. I think the news detox is important. They want to scare us. Not that getting sick and dying isn't scary, but media makes money when the population is afraid and glued to what they're saying. Stay strong and stay safe everyone!
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  8. I really like Spain's option for freelancers. They have both a non-lucrative visa and a work visa that might work well for someone like me. I prefer the non-lucrative visa option since it's easier to obtain. But, you're right, they can smash you with taxes and bureaucracy, 20% in Spain plus forced payments into social security, etc.
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  9. Solid process, Andrew. I like the idea of only having to fly with hand luggage in the future, the faster the processing times these days, the better.
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  10. Good stuff, Andrew. I think a major barrier for a lot people is realizing that their home country isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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  11. I like your last quote, too: give stuff and see where it goes. Great advice which reinforces the idea that we can build businesses we enjoy and let the returns come instead of monetizing first to force the income stream only to realize we don't enjoy the business later on.
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  12. Very interesting. I'm considering the Airbnb option that you mentioned in Medellin...I've really enjoyed my stay here and helping others discover this gem might be a worthwhile pursuit that helps me get residency here!
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  13. This TRULY demonstrates the lack of freedom we have as Westerners. We are beholden to our rapacious overlords. Thankfully, nomads like Andrew show us ways to take control of our lives. Loved the concept and format of this video, Andrew!
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  14. Your level of self awareness is something I'm striving myself towards. Thanks again for another welcome morning talk!
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  15. I think the nomad life in general makes people think that life is somehow vastly different. It's not really, it's just occasionally changing beds, the food you eat, and the languages you speak. 🙏
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  16. You're definitely right about Latin countries being easy to get into. I found it really easy to get residence in Mexico and found a simple and cheap investor visa for Colombia.
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  17. It took me a day or two opening a bank account in Hong Kong back when I was a teacher there fresh out of college. It took me another day or two to open a bank account in Mexico as a 'temporary resident.' I don't think either permit people on a tourist visa to open an account. I needed proof of residency in both circumstances.
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  18. I just escaped Colombia earlier this month. I say escaped because the quarantine down there is mental right now. I wasn't allowed out of the house for more than two days a week and only for groceries, etc, no exercise, even for my daughter. It was wild.
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  19. It's an even more unique experience traveling as a single parent. I've found that some places are VERY welcoming to solo parent families! I like your philosophy of "holding together over the years." 🙌
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  20. My mom is an American born to Canadian parents. But she never got her Canadian citizenship in time before they changed the citizenship by descent rules. Too bad for me. But it's a solid warning for anyone who has a chance now at a citizenship they may want it later.
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  21. I love Thailand. But it definitely doesn't want people staying there willy-nilly. It's great for short term stays though. And Colombian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Philippina girls are the best, imho.
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  22. I'm surprised at all these corporations and businesses that need bailouts anyway. How can a business be so profitable but flop in two weeks and need massive handouts? It's shocking. I'm a freelance writer and managed to save enough money over a year to protect me for the next 3 should this recession continue. How is it possible that I can do that but multibillion dollar companies can't? I have a feeling that even if they improve their taxes, some of these business leaders are just dolts. They deserve to fail and lose their businesses.
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  23. I grew up enjoying doing those door-to-door magazine sales as a kid. That business mind was crushed over the years by school and parents. Then I grew up, graduated school and went into teaching. I was miserable. It wasn't until I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad that I realized it's okay to sell and make money and want to be successful in business. So, I built a successful freelance writing career. Now, I'm looking into how to make my own products and make more money. It's great to follow you and listen your mind work because many Americans like me spent the first 30 years of our lives surrounded by "The American Dream." Thankfully, I've woken up. Cheers, Andrew. 🙏
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  24. It costs taxes, mental health, constant tensions, and having to submit to corporate overlords. Oh wait, that's the cost for people living in America. 🙌😁💯
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  25. I'm not saying that divorce works for every nomad, but it worked for me.
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  26. Really nailed it with this video. Being a nomad is an evolving process, and there are heaps of stereotypes surrounding the people who live it. I've been at it for about six years as a single dad and my daughter has lived all over the world with me. I like to spend 3-6 months, in one place to get a really good feel for it before moving on, and then I can always make my way back to the places I enjoy if I choose before setting out again. When people ask, can you be a nomad indefinitely, I can only respond by assuring them I have difficulty staying in one place for too long.
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  27. This is a question I'm asking myself now. I'm a small YouTuber, author, and marketing consultant but I'm tired of the USA keeping its strings attached to me when I'm not even living there.
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  28. Wow. I like my tea. But I didn't realize one could build a life around tea!
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  29. Get paid. If you can make double, do it. I took a job in Vietnam that paid 3x what I was getting paid in the USA. I didn't worry about anything political going on in the country, just made my money and moved on when it was time. You can do the same thing with a job in the USA, make your money and move on 🙏
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  30. I originally got married so my ex-wife would get a green card to the USA and we could raise our daughter there, but we ended up separating right before it got approved. Now, my daughter and I are free to be nomads together, but she can't get a Chinese passport even though her mom is Chinese because I have full custody of her. One thing Andrew mentioned that is VERY real: it's hard to date long-term as a nomad in many parts of the world.
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  31. I grew up as a Lions fan. I remember having that attachment to sports before I realized how useless it was. Now that I'm learning to apply that same concept to nationalities, I've felt much better about how the world is operating. I can see the Lions lose all the time because I don't care anymore, seeing what happens in governments gives me the same sense of disconnection now. At least, it's waning.
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  32. I don't need a car at all. This is one of the best parts of being a nomad. 🙌
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  33. I still hear Americans who question why I would continue to rent instead of putting myself in debt for a property that may not return any profit. Most people just don't understand that there is risk in real estate and people like me, who don't have the cash flow to engage with that much risk, might prefer to invest in ourselves and our businesses instead of a piece of land or building. I'm not going to buy a home until I can pay cash and have enough left over for a serious cushion. Until then, the nomad life helps me save money while I invest in my own personal growth. 🙌
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  34. I used to have a lot of misconceptions about travel from growing up in the Midwest. Now I reap the rewards of travel every day. But it does require heaps of thought and is an emotional journey to leave the US. I'm not sure I'm ready to renounce citizenship yet, but it's very personal decision to everyone. Maybe one day I'll have enough reasons to give it up entirely. The fact that my taxes go to bombing children hurts, that's for sure. But I also hold out hope that things will change in the US. I know you think it's a waste of time to wait on politics to improve, but I guess I still have that idealism. But now that it's easier to be a nomad and countries are competing on what they offer location independent people, the reasons are building up. Thank you for clarifying what you mean by Tier A, B, and C passports, as well.
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  35. I like Hong Kong not just for tax purposes, but it's a really cool place to live. It's a big city with all the amenities, but lots of people overlook the easy access to nature. There are TONS of cool beaches, laid-back islands, and hikes through mountains and jungles are located within Hong Kong. Such a cool place with some of the best food in the world all located in one place.
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  36.  @Re3iRtH  but how would education and health not be included in safety and security? With an unintelligible, sick population, there is no safety nor security.
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  37. Andrew goes beast mode. I think you're right. I don't hate America, I'm just not blind to its many failures and shortcomings. I like living in America and I like living in other places. Being critical of American policy and ideals doesn't mean we hate the place, it means we believe it could be better having seen how other places arent as scary as many Americans are making them out to be.
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  38. Love the addition of the timestamps in the description box. Very useful.
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  39. Whenever I travel, I make sure I have an extra bedroom so my American Nanny (taxes, regulations, and rules) have a place to live since they stay with me anyway.
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  40. My daughter was born in HK, which means she could sponsor me there once she turns 18 😁 so that will be easy in the future
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  41. I could apply to this my own life by first finding a small place in Michigan near my family for my the summers, then perhaps a base in Medellín and Barcelona. I still have a lot of places I want to see though, especially in Asia and Eastern Europe. How long did you travel for before you choose a place as a base?
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  42. My daughter is 8 and working on her third language. All we've had to do is just live in places where English isn't spoken full-time. No tips, no tricks, just let her play with kids who don't speak English.
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  43. I started my first LLC late last year, even at that level, it didn't make sense to open a business in CA because the filing and yearly fees and exponentially higher than in other parts of the country. Crazy. Is the weather that good in San Diego?
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  44. I've never been to Germany, bit it might be worth living there just for happy culture from what I hear!
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  45. This is genius.
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  46. Daaaaamn, taking a stab at Gary V 🤣🤣 Andrew must not know how vitriolic his followers will be if they find this, good luck man 🙏
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  47. Not a bad looking place! I just shot a video this morning where I was talking about Cambodian real estate prices a little bit. There are some amazing deals there, thanks for sharing your experience!
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  48. I feel like I have so little to worry about. I feel blessed to have enough in savings to survive a prolonged storm while also being able to surround myself with the people who have the long-term mindset. Stay safe and healthy everyone!
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  49. I was able to keep my daughter in school as a nomad through kindergarten, after that, it became impossible and unreasonable to enroll her in a new primary school in each location. So, we've started worldschooling and will continue this method for the foreseeable future.
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  50. I'm on board with this, I expect my daughter to learn to earn, as well. 🙌🙌
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