You Owe Your Country Nothing

[@alejandrobustamante7964]

Exactly, I am a USA expat living in Central America, I have a lifestyle that I could not reproduce in the USA, no regrets at all, I own my time at 100 percent and have a wonderful time.

[@theItalianshamrock]

Thats awesome! I was just checking out houses on the coast of Guatemala... they were a bit more expensive than i expected lol where are you living in Central Am?

[@abeonthehill166]

Well done to you, you appear to have acted and greatly improved your life just by moving to another place ! It can really be that easy .

[@alejandrobustamante7964]

@@theItalianshamrock El Salvador. Be more diligent in your search and you shall find. It depends on your lifestyle of course, I am a minimalist at heart, so I do not need too many material things, my TIME at 100% is my true luxury, one cannot purchase time back!

[@Ron-zr6se]

I left the US decades ago and moved to Asia. My standard of living is far better than I ever had in the US. I do what I want when I want and 100% debt free. You do not have to be in the US to be successful.

[@alejandrobustamante7964]

@@Ron-zr6se Of course, the American Dream has become a nightmare, just think about the ridiculous cost of health care, taxes, street violence due to guns everywhere available, and the USA having become a highly polarized society politically. Furthermore, this bullshit about the USA being the best country in the world to live in is a reflection of ignorance galore being eaten up by a largely uneducated population, most US citizens do not even have a valid passport, and are totally ignorant of world politics, what a shame. And when US citizens travel abroad the dictum of the “ugly American” comes alive because of their lack of simple good manners, one can tell who is an American traveling abroad just by listening to their tone of voice and stupid way of dressing, what a pathetic sight to behold. By the way, I do not hate the USA, my commentaries are just constructive criticism and just plain reality.

[@dimitrivancamp1013]

What Andrew says about people being jealous is soooo real. Once you become successful and can have an amazing lifestyle, you will have family members and friends disappearing from your life because they just can't take it. All while they were partying while you were studying, learning, trying.

[@leloupdessteppes3228]

💯

[@bigdogpete43]

I didn't leave my country, my country left me.

[@theItalianshamrock]

100% yes

[@ithem0nst3r]

Amen

[@rajandass5288]

Agreed

[@user-iu2kq7nx8u]

agreed

[@getsmartquick]

True can't live in a nanny state

[@JK_JK_JK]

This is exactly what I have felt from a young age. If you grow up in the US, you know that patriotism and "thankfulness" for being born in America are crammed down your throat from a young age. Looking at my situation and those around me, I felt that the US is like an abusive partner and most Americans have Stockholm syndrome. Leaving the US as soon as I could and getting another citizenship was the best decision I ever made.

[@convertedGuardian]

Hey Andrew! I’m presently a Canadian citizen, a dentist, looking to leave this totalitarian regime. I want you to know how deeply thankful i am for your videos, and how much I admire your work and your outstanding and unique talent as a communicator and obviously as a successful entrepreneur. I will be buying your book and want to learn as much as I can about how you became successful and see if i can apply some of that to become more successful and find my places in the world. You are truly an inspiration and I am sad to hear you will be phasing out from KZbin, but i understand that you need to move on.

[@frederickfred2714]

if you grow up in an abusive relationship you may not know that you are living in an abusive relationship..the abuser can be your Federal Government. your State Government. a friend or partner..be courageous and leave .

[@paradigm007]

Well said, Fred!

[@CurtisMoe]

Narcissism is rampant.

[@kathybirkett7986]

I like this advice. As someone who didn't follow the dreams I had as a teen because of family pressure, and who suffered through 27 years of an emotionally abusive marriage, I have gotten a thick skin to those who try to shame me out of doing things I want to do, or think are best for me. I can't imagine the push back I will get when I announce that I am moving out of the country, but I don't care any more. Thanks for the information you share.

[@edwardnihal248]

where are you moving, and from where?

[@kathybirkett7986]

@@edwardnihal248 I'm in Canada... born and raised, and I'm not sure where, but likely Central America.

[@sabrinahenry5369]

@@kathybirkett7986 seriously look into Mexico. Chapala and san Miguel have year round great weather and set up for expats. Been here for 3 months. It’s awesome.

[@kathybirkett7986]

@@sabrinahenry5369 That is a possibility. Some in my family have winter homes there. I'll keep it in mind! Thanks.

[@aisumelef211]

@@kathybirkett7986 Get in touch with fellow Canadian Kyle Jennerman of becomingfilipino channel if you're interested in the Philippines. He's been in the Philippines for years because my country seems to treat him best. I've been in Toronto, Ontario since 1998 and still feel alienated. My landlord even told me to move when I complained about my neighbors smoking marijuana.

[@patricktraichal9287]

An asserted "You owe your country " is functionally the same as the concept of inherited original sin. Regardless of what you "pay", it is never enough.

[@jose6183]

It's basically what Andrew said: codependent relationships. It's a form of NPD. Like the incapacity to change and recognize their own frailties, but also not to allow others to improve their lives by letting go.

[@1439315]

war - ship re - legion word origin; look some of them up some time . . . . . . . . .

[@getsmartquick]

Deep

[@crypticnomad]

​@@1439315 that is just off man. If you look up both of your examples in any reputable source you would see neither have to do with anything you implied. For example "worship" comes from old english, before that saxon, and both mean something related to being "worthy". The word "religion" is either derived from the latin word "religo", basically "ritual" but more like "routine"(brushing teeth, cleaning house, etc) in a modern everyday use case, or from the latin word "religãre" which means "to bind" as in like tie something to something else. That last case is actually applicable to the OP comment but the other 2 aren't at all.

[@filmandfirearms]

@@1439315 You're trying to explain ancient words with modern ones, and failing even if we accept your horrible reasoning. Even if we ignore your lack of understanding of the origin of words like "worship" and "religion", the words you use have nothing to do with any aspect of religion or worship. Firstly, it isn't spelled "warship". Maybe that should have been your first clue that they are completely disconnected words. Same with your weird example for "religion". What does "re legion" even mean? "Legion" means either a specific military formation, or just "many". Either way, I ask again, what does "re legion" mean?

[@xrunner55]

After serving my country and treated like crap the whole time, no I don't owe my country anything.

[@ellievranesevic]

Bingo

[@fillername458]

I hear ya.

[@alrent2992]

Exactly 😊💯

[@unknownquantity4440]

Ditto!

[@jolly7728]

Powerful! AH is an exceptional speaker on motivation. In a sense, he is a true "American" when we consider that the people who migrated to North America from elsewhere hundreds of years ago were essentially nomadic capitalists looking for regions where they would be treated better than where they were from.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Thank you!

[@filmandfirearms]

That depends on what part of America you're talking about. Some were absolutely as you describe. Others were religious fundamentalists who were ostracized in Europe. Others still were sent on suicide missions because they were a disgrace to their nation, and somehow managed to survive. New Orleans was founded by the son of a rich Frenchman who annoyed King Louis so much that he agreed to fund the expedition just so he wouldn't have to deal with him The fact is, American colonization was so varied that you can't attach a single idea to it

[@blondetruther]

Great video. I went overseas to Australia when I was 22 and lived there more than half my life; it was a great place until 2 years ago when things changed for the worst and I decided to move to Mexico. It was sad though, my mother wouldn't have anything to do with me when she realised I wanted to stay in Australia (my dad was great though!). I liked Andrew's suggestion to give yourself the permission to leave a place, even if you have to lose the people that didn't really care about you in the first place. It can really flush out the true character of people.

[@bruceconstuble7776]

Your absolutly correct. When I started travelling and living abroad my list of friends trimmed to a few. You could feel that they were unhappy but still afraid of change. Friends can be a boat ankor . you just gotta say bye and leave but be prepared for the snied remarks when you see them again. Some people will never be happy and there is no one that can make them happy. Best to just stay away from their toxicity.

[@anmol1771]

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” -Benjamin Franklin

[@bootmender]

My stepmother thought I should live in my hometown, work at the mill where she worked and go to church where she went. I left home at 17 to go into the marine Corps and never looked back. Got a GED. When I got married I got sucked into the same trap. My father-in-law worked for the Railroad so I did too. In the early 80’s I got to playing with computers, Commodore 64, Apple 2E, by the 90’s I was into Microsoft compatibles. I never was big on gaming, but when a bookie retired from the railroad there was a vacuum that I decided to fill with a Computer program, before long I was making twice as much money as a bookie than my railroad job. I new it was illegal, but with 5 children at home I was able to not require my wife to work outside the home. After 2 years I got scared I was going to get caught I moved it off shore where it was legal. I knew it couldn’t last forever so I started investing in real estate off shore and the rest is history. I bought this home in the Southern Bahamas in 88 and in 96 quit the Rail Road after a divorce. I now own several airplanes that I lease and they are registered in the Caymans. The most expensive one is a Gulfstream G280. Big enough to fly across the Oceans but small enough to uses small airports. (5000 foot) one of my old prop planes is a Grumman albatross, great for uses in the Caribbean islands.

[@fwefhwe4232]

haha amazing story. this channel gives me hope.

[@unknownquantity4440]

Man, you're doing what I want to be doing. How does one break into that business? Would love to do this in the Caribbean, Central & South America.

[@lindacampbell5561]

Jealousy. I liked your comments about Jealousy around the 16 minute mark. Family and accountants became jealous when they learn about my success. Petty people yes, but a great motivator to relocate to where you are treated best. Wise words spoken by Andrew. People that don't grow may become vividly jealous of inconspicuous successful individuals. Rule #1 Avoid toxic people. Especially if the Toxic people are Family! Thanks for the great video Andrew.

[@theseniorthrifter9994]

This reminded me of a similar situation I was in when I was young. I had been working for a family owed business and they had been very kind to me. I got a fabulous offer from a large company that everyone was begging to work for. I was agonizing about it to a fellow business flyer who owned his own company. I felt very guilty about leaving. He helped me by asking me, “Did you give them 100%?”. Yes I had. “No regrets then. Grab the golden ring and move on.” Best decision I ever made in business.

[@SKBottom]

Your first loyalty is to yourself. That was good advice.

[@dylanmorgan5589]

Before finishing the video I'll just add my own experience that has been shared by a few self made people i talk to. They both got rich here in the US and they hate living here. I asked a similar question like "where else could you live like this?". The best answer i got was "my wealth is the result of spite and great effort. They fought me every step of the way. Every time I considered a new level they held me back and every time i made it to that higher level it came with a fee. I would not have $10 million dollars in any other country, but don't give the government credit. They weren't the ones allowing me to get rich, they were the obstacle". The other guy told me that he paid 45,000 in taxes with an income that year of $89k but a net worth of 13 million. He was basically taxed for just having things. This also explained why someone as rich as him is working well into his 70s when he has 20 lifetimes worth of money for a typical retired man. His experience is different than mine because of racism which is a bigger problem for his race and his state, but i know that no government service meant to help the poor ever applied to me because i showed "too much capacity for self reliance". They won't invest in your growth, you have be pitiful charity case for public services to help you. The government in the US is the obstacle to success, not the catalyst for success. People are successful to spite the government, not becsuse of the government's effort.

[@laurayale369]

I love your use of the term "too much capacity for self reliance." That is exactly the problem with socialism and communism. The economic and political concept enslaves those who can work and take care of themselves while using the fruits of these responsible workers to pay off others who will not work.

[@limitedtime5471]

Great video, to add to the discussion i think many people have no idea what abuse looks like if they grew up in an abusive environment. The idea you're allowed to go where you're treated best can be a revelation, beautiful for some and terrifying for others who realize how they've kept themselves in crap situations for so long and justified it to themselves and others

[@dragasan]

Okay, I'm done watching the entire video. It was a great one! Thanks! When I was 14, I'll never forget the lesson I learned from my Father, who, by the way, was an immigrant to the US, alone, at age 16. At our public schools, yeah the ones my parents paid taxes for, were allowing 8.5 x 11 photo copies of "The Ayatollah is an Assahola" with a photo of Ayatollah Khomeini beneath it to be passed out to students. Of course the guy turned out to be an oppressive leader, but the that's not the point. The point is that at 14, I had no idea about the history of Iran or Persia. I had no idea how he came into power, nor the history that led to his rise. Honestly, when I received one of these copies from a teacher, I remember feeling strangely about it, but I went with it anyway. When my Father came home, he asked me where I got that 8.5 x 11 piece of propaganda, hanging proudly in my bedroom. When I told him, he became quite disturbed at the school system. He asked me if I even knew who the Ayatollah was. I was honest and said, no. He said, it's not right to criticize or make fun, especially without knowledge of the subject. Our neighbors were Persian and my Father invited them to dinner. They weren't happy about the events taking place in their home country either, but I learned a lot about the history and what led to Khomeini's rise to power. Our other neighbors became quite haughty over the fact that we invited Iranian citizens to dinner during that hostage crisis. It was at that point that I got interested in becoming an internationally based person. Sorry for the length of this comment, but this video was heart felt. Thanks again!

[@dragasan]

@chronicreader Wow! Thanks for the reply and for the compliment of my Father! His eyes were indeed open. Those must have been great memories! I'm quite sure you could write a best selling book. I'm being serious. Some of my best friends have been Persian

[@lindacampbell5561]

@@dragasan Smartest Engineers I ever worked with were Iranians. In my experience.

[@getsmartquick]

Like the spiritual picture you got bro penty vibes I like it

[@aalthouse]

The only time I get stopped at the airport, hassled by the Border Patrol, ticketed for procedural crap, and questioned as to where I have been and what I was doing, is in my own country where I have never been treated best.

[@staceyalisauskis4546]

this is one video i can truly relate. i am the youngest and my family really did control my life. i wanted to leave when i was seventeen. i never felt like i fit in here in the states. now that i am much , much older. i encourage my grown daughters to travel and leave. my youngest daughter is 31. she is the traveler. i have sent her your videos.

[@wessaad7173]

Thank you so much for this! You are one of the very few talking about the realities of the legacy countries. When the going is good for these particular countries immigrants cant get a break, if it's by taxation or systematic hardship. I totally understand where you are coming from. Thank you for articulating it in this video. I will eventually move, sooner then later hopefully.

[@WitchMedusa]

Whoah hold up, "legacy countries". You are confused because we want countries & options. What that implys is that their outdated & a single world order will replace them. At that point we wont have options. We want as many lagacy countries as possible, the more choice the better.

[@sadyashaikh8384]

This video opened my eyes . Thankyou so much . Now I know more clearly what to do. I am in an abusive relationship with my country an family . ...

[@fanirivers4505]

This has been the best of all your good videos, it was superb, thank you for explaining things so clearly.

[@dragasan]

Before watching the entire video, I am only commenting of the question posed. Of course I don't owe my country anything. As a matter of fact, all the people who work for government and collect their paychecks via, in part, to my tax money paid, are indebted to me, because they've not fulfilled the promises made in regards to my tax dollars.

[@brightpage1020]

Love that you articulate the notion so many have been thinking... If you're in an abusive relationship - with the system entitled to enforce its laws over you (no matter how fast or how much those laws change, whether or not the changes may be in your best interest) - then why wouldn't you get out as soon as possible? The minute you realize the leadership authority is no longer acting on behalf of your best interests, or could be acting against those? Sunk cost fallacy is just as relevant when the government entity or established authority is the abuser as anyone else. You can be grateful for all the lessons you learned in such a relationship or all you may have gained by the entity now perpetrating abuse *and still escape the pain*. Take those lessons to a safe place where you can thrive off them. Be grateful from afar, from a more stable and secure space. Your success will get further faster that way, right? In general.

[@MegaAvalonn]

I want to live in a county were I no longer have to hear these words/terms: white privilege, PoC (people of color), BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color), CRT (critical race theory), microaggressions, racism, racist, environmental racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, gender pronouns, decolonization, decolonize, white fragility, etc. I'm tired of my abusive spouse throwing around this abusive name calling over something that cannot be helped - my skin tone. The only question is - where do I go? I don't care how poor the country is, by not hearing these slogans anymore, I'll feel like I'm in heaven. My confidence will become unmatched. There will be no limits as to what I could accomplish.

[@SKBottom]

When you go, make sure you leave the spouse behind and don't tell her where you are going.

[@CookiesEnthusiast]

Go to north korea

[@CookiesEnthusiast]

No white people live there and there are no blacks either only Koreans and a literal handful of Chinese slaves It's better to live in progressive rather than fascist countries tho north Korea is broke

[@spiritofmatter1881]

@@CookiesEnthusiast just my thoughts. Thought I do understand how a person can feel exhausted by being who he is when he is taught he is evil regardless of his choices

[@RobertJWood-vn1zl]

Great video. Never really felt I fit in in America. I was overseas building a life/ business for 5 years and was shamed by family members to return to the USA to tend to them in old age. Making my plan to get out of dodge again and never coming back haha.

[@soliel8999]

Exactly

[@renatosureal]

This is EXACTLY how I've felt when I imigrated my first time: *I owe NOTHING* ! I brought my (decades of better) education and professional skills, my (hard earned, saved / invested) money to spend there... my time and ... when I need health / dental care I fly back because service is cheaper (and BETTER), freeing up local resources for others in need !! The country should owe me and be grateful for ... BIG TIME ! I have always thought that way !

[@SKBottom]

Do you mind sharing the country where you get your health and dental care taken care of?

[@renatosureal]

@@SKBottom Brasil, Romênia, Portugal

[@dpledoone]

Your observations are so much deeper than just changing jurisdictions-human nature, being oppressed, seeking a better life-all very telling

[@thenigerianfile]

Boy. This is the video. This is it! Thank you.

[@Michael-4]

Exactly. 'I love my country to bits, it's promised me it won't do it again and in any case, better the devil you know.'

[@xdizzle0460]

I watch this channel to learn and prepare for the future. Blows my mind that people watch just to get jealous and angry. I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and when I was 13 I used to order things that were in demand in my area in bulk and then flip them for a 400% profit. When I couldn't do all the sales myself I brought a friend on and payed him commission for every sale. We were making hundreds which really goes a long way at the age of 13 lmao. When I was 14 I started learning about real estate and finance. Studying every day and learning as much as I could. When I was 15 I started looking for deals and around my 16th birthday I closed on a fixer with my mother. We renovated it and are up over 6 figures. We are now in the process of renovating another house. Around my 17th birthday I dropped out of high school and I took my college fund which was only a few grand and I started a mining farm. Me and my mother got to 7 figures in assets and net worth together. I now have the benefit of taking over a rental property and house hacking it with a bunch of my friends and now they get cheaper rent than getting individual apartments and I get to live for free pretty much and my mother still gets full rent. In about a year and a half I'm selling it and moving to a different region and buying in cash and taking a small percentage ownership. Cutting out a mortgage where I live entirely so I can begin to leverage on some new properties in my own name and build my personal wealth. Channels like this one are a huge resource for the people who actually want to put some effort in. Hope to be your customer someday. I have a second citizenship and fully payed off properties in Mexico as a backup. Its also just a beautiful country.

[@iLL.b]

"Convenient person to be around..." That line resonates a lot...

[@JCA51698]

For anyone who would tell me, “You owe your country and you should stay and fight” (or something similar), I would say “Already have. I’m ex-military. USNR 1994-2000. Honorable Discharge.” I don’t see any reason to live in the USA anymore and recent events have only bolstered my decision to expatriate.

[@Ron-zr6se]

Exactly, ex-military, USAF/USAFR, and left the US the day after my retirement party, that was decades ago.

[@ellievranesevic]

Same here, i agree.

[@fillername458]

Ditto. I already paid my dues and I'll be damned if I will let others try and shame me for wanting to exercise my right to decide my own fate. Even if that means leaving.

[@zeejay-junejo]

Which country did you move to? I would rather move to a country where an american is moving to instead of following the south asian herd and go for places that are obviously over rated and hyped.

[@whiterabit09]

The west has fallen, it is no longer free.

[@laylalayla5364]

leave abusive anything and everything ... a needed video for the many who can't seem to connect the dots .. no one is a hero by being a victim. Dan lok is an online entrepreneur and I'm pretty sure his traffic is not majority from Canada. plus Dan was younger when he moved to Canada, he moved with his parents - or his mom, so it might have not been his decision. I left Canada. what a disaster and disappointment. Why should anyone throw most of their money in the garbage?? it's sooooo not worth it. Criticism mostly comes from these patriotic types who hate on immigrants all day long who blame immigrants for everything wrong in their life and never look in the mirror ... when they are beer drinking good for nothing's whose only concern is driving their truck and getting tattoos - and drinking beer. Relationships in north America are super shallow. ppl just care to sell. Andrew is so right about ppl not wanting you to grow. let them go and leave them to their envy.

[@justsomeguy2943]

YOUR perceived debt to a narcissist (perceived by the narcissist) will NEVER be repaid. Think about that in terms of FOG (Fear, Obligation & Guilt), and taxes. PS THIS, is a GREAT opinion video.

[@Tourlou0409]

I agree with Andrew 💯

[@tacknomad]

You described many issues that I have been struggling in my life and it opened my eyes now... I had this thing about moving to another country since I was 12 years old, but my parents never influenced me as I didn't have much knowledge before about moving, only now I'm planning about it but I hear from my father "worse than worse, live here still the best option" but he never lived in another city or country so... in a relationship of affection, the guy (of another nationality) doesn't motivated me to move, whenI talked about my needs, including work... so I am being more focus and silent, try not to bring up these kind topics to these people because they literally make you be a crab in a bucket. I am really thankful for your videos are helping (opening my eyes for action) my life a lot, thank you very much!!

[@nomadcapitalist]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@evanm2024]

Do I feel indebted to my country? No, I've contributed more to the tax base than I'll ever take out.

[@BlancGivre]

I hated how the governments of Quebec and Canada were treating me. So I left (a long time ago). I am now in Austin, TX. It's been better but lately the inflation is threatening to destroy my purchasing power.

[@Donatellangelo]

I'd go with Monero right now. If you can keep bitcoin or ethereum private, go for it, but it's hard.

[@WitchMedusa]

Stop holding US dollars, gold & monero, a private untrackable crypto unlike bitcoin & other public ledger coins. Capital gains are a waste of time, you can sell it for cash or swap it for other assets. Why should I have to pay a capital gain if the only is it keeping pace with the inflation their causing. Obviously this may be illegal, but I really don't care. Some research, & you realize how to hide yourself online. There are DeFi crypto services with no KYC & exist outside the control of any government because their blockchain based. It's impossible to enforce any laws, so long as the internet exists then the government is powerless with DeFi technology. They can regulate sure, but never control.

[@heavenshaffer]

I’m glad you found a good like in Texas. I’m thinking of leaving the U.S

[@domenicdapice7218]

Yes I live in Quebec and there is absolutely nothing to do . Nothing going on. Even my bank investments are going so bad. I'm retiring in October and will spend 6 months a year in Colombia, then even more time . All my Heathcare , dentist, doctor consultations I did it there. Not in Quebec. Everyone tells me but If you leave Quebec you lose your healthcare. I just laugh.

[@auramdickerson112]

I left Austin over a colonial police force occupying Texas and the monstrous feminazi state.

[@sansanhorizon]

"Go where u r treated best". U are lucky to have parents who let u go, who opened ur mind. My parents emotionally blackmailed me to stay. They wouldn't let me travel even when I asked. Out of respect and love for them, I stayed. They however, till the end, left nothing for me, not even our house. The country that they forced me to stay in, gave me nothing. I learnt nothing by staying. I gained nothing by staying. I wish I had left.

[@happyferguson4956]

😢so sorry that happened

[@trailrunplanet]

When you sit at a bar and the friend next to you gets shot in the head, covering you in blood, for their mobile phone then leaving becomes more appealing. Then the government minister of safety/security appears on the TV and says that “people who don’t like the crime level can complain till they are blue in the face or simply leave this country.” So I did.

[@jome4927]

Thanks Henderson for a good pep talk 🙏

[@nigelc3358]

Appreciate your point of view. You back it up with facts 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@net2dev]

I can speak on my experience and why I want to leave the US. I consider myself very successful, I didnt realize the unfair and unjust US government way of treating successful individuals until Ive endured my divorce. Its been two years since I got divorced and its being two years since Ive started to rebuild everything all over. Ive lost everything, assets, savings, 401k. Thankfully I dont have any kids but still I ended up paying $3k a month in alimony to my ex until 2025. The divorce was a financial catastrophe. In California your wife can be unfaithful to you and still you will end up wrecked since its a no fault state. On top of that losing 30% of your net income due to the alimony in a state where everything is insanely taxed will hit you like a 45cal bullet. To top it off, that money that I lose every month due to alimony cannot be a deduction in federal income tax which means the government treats you like you have that disposable income. you still pay tax on an income they took away from you and awarded to someone who did harm to you. Now Im a slave trying to recover working a 9-5 to lose 30% of it to someone that took advantage of you and lose more than 25% in taxes that includes the income the government awarded to my ex. Most people that critize individuals like myself who want to leave the US havent endured what I had to endure when the government dictates on your hard earned income without any hesitation. Im not staying in the US to contribute my knowledge and hard work ethics to a country that stabbed me. Im going somewhere where Im treated best.

[@SKBottom]

That's why in this modern society you never cohabitate and you never get married.

[@JuliaRuddock]

I'm a woman from a foreign country and, this is the honest truth, if I had a brother or uncle or another male in my family who your situation happened to, best believe that woman would be ostracized and wouldn't see a red cent! Unbelievable

[@AAA-ry4pe]

Thanks for the Lebanon mentions! You're the best Andrew

[@darlingtonjonesimagery9247]

I'm in Jamaica and I'm feeling this video big time. Abusive relationship

[@ladyashephd727]

I left in 1996 and never looked back!

[@abeonthehill166]

You are a real internet Guru AH. I have seen many people in my life staying with the wrong Partner, wife, husband and this results in misery and damage to both people. I have seen folks who hate their job, stay in it even though there are better jobs for them just down the next street however, it seems that Humans are taught to stay where you are and keep what they have regardless of the dissatisfaction they experience. It is so in human nature to just keep doing the same old-same old that keep so many folks living unhappy lives. Thanks for sharing ....

[@ste4742]

100 percent I moved to Australia 12 years ago from Europe I can't wait to leave and take all my money with me it's going down the tubes here big time.... I've just come back from 1 month I'm aisa n I'm only back 2 weeks and ready to live in aisa permanently can't wait I've already booked my flight

[@RobertJWood-vn1zl]

Nice brother. Where in Asia you heading to? I'm considering Thailand or Japan (once it opens up more clearly)

[@domenicdapice7218]

Good timing for me. Retiring in October from the Socialist Coalition government in Canada.

[@bluefishblitz9577]

Cleveland has bad roads? "Hold my beer", said Philthadelphia.

[@Pfsif]

One of your best videos.

[@johnnwabuforudemezue1108]

Do not be loyal to a country that hates your success

[@bpd9660]

That would be Trudeau Canada... leave asap if you have talent

[@jolly7728]

Powerful!

[@svenskadagar]

I am from Russia. Left Russia 12 years ago because I was thinking exactly like what you are saying. Never regreted. Lived in Sweden for 12 years. Now just moved to Portugal. Can’t be more happy with the choices I made in my life because I dared!

[@rusty9129]

Thanks for this tea time chat. No matter which country we're born into or which language is our native tongue, human psychology is always the same. It is difficult to overcome the cacophony of the nay-sayers and it's hard to muster the courage to leave something so familiar, but it's got to be worth it in the end. You mentioned "look out for number one"...it reminds me of a wonderful song from the early 70s by Bachman Turner Overdrive...Looking Out for Number One. It's fabulous and appropriate...find it here on KZbin.

[@ohsweetmystery]

I have gotten nothing from the US that I have not more than paid back. And this country's deficit to me is growing by the day. I only wish I could do what you advise on Nomad Capitalist.

[@nana59ization]

I agree with you and your parents! Go where you are treated best! I left my birth country and I plan to leave my current country. I’m not going to let anyone deter me or make me feel guilty for moving.

[@silasgeek8062]

I was hoping for Andrew to say something like "Living in the wrong country is like being married to Amber Heard" 😂😂😂

[@theItalianshamrock]

"You get beat down and then you end up with shit in your bed...." lmao

[@marlak4203]

You know I actually think it would be great for him to have on some people who will say "Go where you're loved best" I think that would be a great either sub KZbin channel or a once a week video that someone could do on this channel for people to find love. Talk to those of various backgrounds and ethnicities who have found just that. I think that would be a popular segment.

[@REASONFORTRUTH]

Well said Andrew. This sadly is very prevalent even within the United states. People are jealous, cover and compete with friends and act fake at your success and most of my friends say the same. This is what is fueling the economic divide…it more about success than money. Your spot on.-Steven Garofalo

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

I agree: one thing is a racial, cultural, nostalgic association with and loyalty to your people (or your country, for that matter) - entirely something else a dedication to a country as a bureaucratic entity that will come up with a million things you can't approve of and will rip you off progressively to death. That's not even to mention that a part of the taxes they keenly rip you off of - go to support a lot of downright evil things you'd decidedly never support. But they don't ask - they simply rip you off and use some of that money for things you stand against.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

My parents basically said the same thing, Andrew. Go and make your life or something similar and they provided for themselves they didn’t expect that we would be caretakers for them., However when one of my parents did become very ill I did come back of my own free well and took care of them and said some things such as advised them to get a part-time nurse because it’s too much for anyone person to do. And I did more than that but that’s just the short story. more importantly is I provided emotional support not just financial.

[@ohsweetmystery]

Parents expecting a payback from their children are like the scammers who send you something in the mail you never asked for and expecting you to pay whatever they ask for it.

[@fruitloops3718]

dude never go to the Philippines and say something like that. that is standard practice. not a good practice but that's the culture. I would never do that crap to my kids.

[@getsmartquick]

Most parents view their child as batteries they energy vampires

[@TimeToTravel-u2x]

@@fruitloops3718 And look at the generational poverty of the country...definitely not the primary cause but certainly wouldn't help.

[@roythousand13]

Exactly!

[@norasmission7394]

Ohhhh I needed to hear this ! Just today I got shamed by my mother because i didn’t go see her yesterday ! My 3 siblings saw her . We don’t get along . I’m a busy midwife and was exhausted yesterday . I’m still working . My siblings are older and retired. My mom is 88. I sent her a whole new patio of furniture last week . It’s just ridiculous . I’m moving the the beach and losing contact . I’m far from a millionaire . I give away my money . God sees.

[@WitchMedusa]

Mad cause you didnt come, but you bought her stuff? A little silly, but also remember that buying stuff isn't nearly as important as personal connections. Maybe she values time together more than stuff & is mad that you think you can just buy your way out of seeing her. Money is not a replacement for love.

[@techinv1553]

What a title nomad made my day " a good laugh"

[@Travelingforlife]

This has become one of my favorite channels! Im going to employ some of the strategies you mention. America, especially in democrat run cities and states are extremely violent! You are very unsafe there! To say you would be less safe in a foreign country is foolish because I guarantee living in Chicago, Baltimore, San Francisco, etc you have a high probability of being a victim of violence! My problem is i feel guilty to leave America and be not helping to improve America. The problem with that is far too many dont see they are destroying America! America is Nothing like when i was growing up in the 80's!! Its a disaster here in every way! Keep up the great content! I appreciate it!

[@toddhayes3506]

Great Job 👍

[@laurayale369]

Why would I be indebted to my country? What has it done for me? For the last 20 years my country has taken from me and delivered far inferior "service" to me. Matter of fact, certain government leaders have called me heinous names but willingly come after me for my money. The country I loved, and that loved me back, is gone. Why would I fight for an authoritarian if instead I can still escape? Strong people have always fled dictatorships.

[@soliel8999]

My relatives literally asked to adopt my kids, because we were moving overseas. As a single mom, they thought I was endangering my kids and being selfish for wanting to move to Central Europe. We went anyway. Our life was so much better there! To this day, my kids say it was the best thing that ever happened to them. It turns out, the real reason for the relative's concern was jealousy. I took my 16 year old to Venice for her birthday. That was the straw that broke the camels back for them as they said it wasn't fair, because they always wanted to go (this is a woman who makes nearly 200k a year, while I made around 40k at the time). I realized then that my life just doesn't fit the narrative they have for me, so nothing I do will please them.

[@DavidWallace565]

Great video Andrew

[@TheUndertakerVII]

Man..I'm currently marketing my business once it sustains I'm leaving the states and I'm 80% sure I'll be contacting you guys

[@nomadcapitalist]

We will be happy to have you!

[@brandonjoseph3422]

ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country : I always believed it was another and more polite way of saying that “you’re a slave to the state”

[@fwefhwe4232]

another one is - happy wife, happy life lol.

[@brandonjoseph3422]

@@fwefhwe4232 😂that’s the biggest lie in humanity ever told

[@JanikLitalien]

"Taxpayer" is another word for "Customer", act accordingly

[@JanikLitalien]

@@UserUser-zc6fx that's one way of looking at it but a slave can't choose their Master.

[@urbanart7325]

As a naturalized citizen who paid his taxes and bills on time, obeyed the laws, I owe the US nothing and plan on leaving this disunited country as soon as I can and find like-minded community

[@alrent2992]

I'm in Osa peninsula, Costa Rica. I been researching Ecuador. It's a happening area south of Cuenca.

[@In_con_ceivable]

Amen brother. Not everyone will agree with you and not everyone provides that kind of advice to kids either. We even have parents of friends that still maintain the same old mentality that you can’t leave your adult kids behind just so you can live a more comfortable life…I’m talking kids in their late 20’s and early 30’s…😂

[@Milestonemonger]

After honorably serving 30 years in the armed forces, my husband doesn't owe Biden anything at this point.

[@fwefhwe4232]

it's not about bideen or trumpp, but Americans.

[@johnnwabuforudemezue1108]

I agree with you.

[@jak50cent]

Another great useful information

[@oodo2908]

Oh, they crazy looks people give me when I tell them I'm not in Asia for vacation. Everyone thinks I'm nuts. Well, they won't this month.

[@Ron-zr6se]

Yep, I know the looks and the feeling. Like when I'm are getting off the plane and they notice that I'm already using my phone and they ask if I have been "here" before and I just tell them I'm home.

[@oodo2908]

@@Ron-zr6se Damn, we are in our 'half-country'. They can read us when we are here. We stand different, see different - aren't uncomfortable, and will not fit in - but we get along just fine. They only think we're crazy, not weak. "What the hell is their gamble," they wonder. When they see more of us arriving they will be scared to gamble. And we will buy our freshly slain chickens and beef in an accent, and be happy, while elsewhere, the farms have been euthanized.

[@tommyd.7642]

@@Ron-zr6se Are you Living in Philippines?

[@Ron-zr6se]

@@tommyd.7642 No, I live in Vietnam. The PI is OK and I have lived there but preferred Hong Kong. Sadly Xi and his government puppets in HK have ruined living there.

[@jeromewong5575]

Thank you so much Andrew, for speaking about this topic of being made to feel guilty for wanting something better, as this subject often troubles an immigrant like myself, and probably others as well! It is refreshing to hear your thoughts on this, as it could often be difficult to rise above the shaming, and manipulation hurled at you, just for wanting something better for yourself, and your family. Thanks again, and you're right to encourage more people to leave an abusive relationship, especially a tyrannical one!👍

[@nomadcapitalist]

Thank you for your kind words and support!

[@jeromewong5575]

@@nomadcapitalist Just keep doing what you do, as I believe your message of, "going where you're treated best" is both a galvanizing force, and a long overdue message, especially during these unprecedented times of declining personal freedoms, and increasing over reach from governments around the world. Best wishes and have a great week, wherever you, and your team may be!

[@thomasmaresh5264]

Healthcare has been the biggest objection from family. So I look at Switzerland or Dubai. Or at least medical evacuation insurance.

[@Anglophile2012]

Great channel

[@adrianagallicchio526]

You indeed did receive the best permission slip from your parents!

[@jasonh1293]

They constantly steal from us, and convince us that we owe them! What a great racket.

[@anthonyjohnson9071]

Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country? I think not!

[@bl4841]

i love the panning footage at 15:23 just to prove other countries have nice roads hahaha

[@Julian-cw8je]

Good point bringing up the infrastructure situation. What a perfect example of USA government corruption.

[@xealit]

14:00 "they've shown in the recent years, they don't care about your rights" - that's a good point. In fact, the US is not very US-like nowadays. What if you owe something to the country that is already gone? Of course, you can "stay and fight", but it can very well end with "stay and loose". It's a tough choice.

[@tahseensattar6443]

Sir, I give love and take love.

[@alltidvanlu7888]

Leaving Sweden for Switzerland soon before we become the european Califonia.

[@brianchiles4628]

I AM not a PAWN to be sacrificed by my CHESS master( the Canadian government)

[@fillername458]

In order to owe there must first be an agreement for an excuse of goods/services/time and last I looked I never agreed to shit. I did put in my time in the military, created businesses, employed Americans, paid way too much in taxes and at this point I don't owe the US or it's citizens a damn thing. Whatever non-existent debt that they think I owe has been paid ten fold.

[@SKBottom]

Cap A Tea list. We see what you did there. ☕😁

[@WindofChange2023]

Treat your country as you would treat your condominium. If the maintenance fee gets too high or the building is not up to par, you shouldn't feel guilty about leaving. YOU are the client of these governments and it is THEIR job to entice you to come to them and bring value to their country. Just my 2 cents.

[@nomadcapitalist]

We may borrow that... good way to say it.

[@WindofChange2023]

@@nomadcapitalist Cheers. Here's to a world where governments fight for us!

[@veritastriumphantchurch776]

I am way past the point of no return Every day I spend in this hell hole called America I feel like I'm being eaten alive Fortunately, my wife has Portuguese ancestry, and we plan to apply for an ancestral passport I'm not wealthy, but feel I could be, in the right environment Please advise me what to do after we get to Portugal I know there are several places a person can live in the world comfortably, cheaply, and, most importantly, regain their sanity and find joy in life once again.

[@jackrohmer5539]

Life is about commitment. It works both ways. This is why, as you put it you were treated poorly. You wanted it all and gave nothing in return. You are married. This bond is about commitment. If your wife finds a bigger better deal, then she will leave you. Why should she settle for less. This is your doctrine.

[@trancemutator5393]

I decided I was going to leave this country back in 2011 after someone up ended and ruined my life. The crazy thing, people know who was behind it, but no will tell me who was behind it. Maybe because I’d sue the shit out of them or exact some kind of revenge.

[@ducksauce6679]

Lol. Talk about Stockholm syndrome. You owe these gangsters nothing.