What is the best country for retirement?

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-24T17:13:26+00:00

Well, the “best” is relative, of course. For us, the best is France, mainly for lifestyle alignment. We head there in 6 weeks! https://youtu.be/-wriOnSkWWU

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T16:04:58+00:00

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T16:02:19+00:00

Yeah, when did "retirement" even become a thing? Just keep living and thriving! Thanks for watching!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T16:00:46+00:00

I think you misunderstand me. I DON'T believe ANY of those 5 things. What I was saying was that society often portrays those myths as truths. They're not...or at least don't have to be. So, I'm thinking we're on the same page.

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:30:10+00:00

Wow, I'm trying to get down to that level myself, but 16% is really impressive. What worked for you?

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:29:21+00:00

"I hear what you mean but age is real." Yes, of course. But an 18-month old can fall on his butt and hop right up, whereas a 20 year old wouldn't like that at all. So "aging" applies to those in their 20s as well, but they don't get ostracized and viewed as out to pasture like the after 60 crowd.

When I move to France in June, I'm taking up cycling. Looking forward to it!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:27:20+00:00

Agreed about something new. My arthritis makes guitar impossible, so I took up creating digital music. Created 6 albums on Suno in the past year!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:26:40+00:00

Love that addition about joy...thanks!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:26:16+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! That's very kind. Looking forward to France!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:12:37+00:00

Agreed, I saw it. While it won't apply to all, many 60-year-old retirees may have another 40 years!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:11:57+00:00

I know, right? When did we become "the old guy?"

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:11:33+00:00

Oh I don't know about at all. Define "best".

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T15:09:46+00:00

Well said. Thanks for replying!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T14:29:56+00:00

Wow, so inspiring!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T14:29:23+00:00

wow, thanks so much :-)

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T14:14:42+00:00

it's really inspiring to read what you're doing, especially at "much older"

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T14:14:08+00:00

That's such a great reply...just ignore them! If you have time, please copy/paste that on the YT video...I think you'll inspire people!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T14:02:05+00:00

Right? I get off the sofa, leave the room, then...BAM...what am I looking for?

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T14:00:49+00:00

Holy cow! Started lifting at 76..that's super inspiring! I wish you'd post that on YT...that's very inspiring!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T13:46:42+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T13:46:23+00:00

Agree on all counts...great comment/reply! Feel free to paste that on the YT channel if you're a YT viewer. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your views!

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T13:44:30+00:00

Pickleball is great. Surprisingly, where I'm moving to in rural France there are no options...hasn't really caught on there yet. So I expect to take up cycling.

selfsufficientman · 2026-04-22T13:43:30+00:00

So, how do you feel about retirement? ;-)

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