The Ultimate Guide to Living, Working, Traveling, and Retiring in Mexico
This past Wednesday my wife and I attended a 3 hour seminar at our local JC, the College of Marin, entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Living, Working, Traveling, and Retiring in Mexico" given by Paul Heller, author, world traveler and web journalist and founder of the "Big Blue Marble" website.
Despite the rather large scope of the seminar's title, on the whole it was a very informative presentation, not prone to hyperbole about any aspect of the Mexican expat experience. Paul gave a really broad overview, focusing first on the benefits and pitfalls, and thankfully saving logistic info like real estate prices for last.
I felt that one insight that made it particularly worthwhile was that Paul really got the audience to consider the "why" of making Mexico a retirement destination decision. He related both his and other expat experiences - that moving to/retiring in Mexico is not really about cost, per se, although on the surface that might be a most people's primary consideration for taking the plunge. It really is about personal growth - what happens to you when you transport yourself into a situation, circumstance, an existence that may be out of your comfort zone, but allows you to examine and shed those things that may be stifling your own development as a being (and world citizen).
Anyway, I'll muse more on these and other topics that Paul brought to discussion as I plow through his extensive hand out booklets and reading list. Check out his website and seminar page to see if he's coming to your community anytime soon - it's definitely worthwhile if you're considering Mexican retirement.
Despite the rather large scope of the seminar's title, on the whole it was a very informative presentation, not prone to hyperbole about any aspect of the Mexican expat experience. Paul gave a really broad overview, focusing first on the benefits and pitfalls, and thankfully saving logistic info like real estate prices for last.
I felt that one insight that made it particularly worthwhile was that Paul really got the audience to consider the "why" of making Mexico a retirement destination decision. He related both his and other expat experiences - that moving to/retiring in Mexico is not really about cost, per se, although on the surface that might be a most people's primary consideration for taking the plunge. It really is about personal growth - what happens to you when you transport yourself into a situation, circumstance, an existence that may be out of your comfort zone, but allows you to examine and shed those things that may be stifling your own development as a being (and world citizen).
Anyway, I'll muse more on these and other topics that Paul brought to discussion as I plow through his extensive hand out booklets and reading list. Check out his website and seminar page to see if he's coming to your community anytime soon - it's definitely worthwhile if you're considering Mexican retirement.
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