Depending on the nature of your business and your role in the business, global thinking may be important – or not. A strictly local retail, product or service business may have little need for global skills and thinking. Yet a company developing software or products that may be used globally, or sourced from outside the country, may have a much larger need for global skills. Global skills appear to also enhance one’s ability to both see and seek out “big opportunities”.
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Complete list of countries offering investment visas
Go here. On the right-hand side of the page are countries listed, by name. Click on any country to see the summary of options for residency via investment, or in…
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U.S. ranks extremely poorly in foreign language instruction in public schools
Just 20% of U.S. K-12 students will study a foreign language, typically Spanish, and starting around age 15-16. In Europe, 91% of students will study a 2nd language, starting at age 6 to 8.
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Being “International” helpful to Youtube channel success?
I noticed one of the Youtubers I follow had an unexpected international background. I began looking at other Youtubers I follow and near 100% of have extensive international experience. As I have observed, international skills are a defining characteristic of those who achieve success in today’s world, and this is nearly a requirement for professional class workers.
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Reasons to travel now, where now is whatever today is
The past 20 years have seen numerous disruptions to travel, perhaps more than we remember. The lesson learned is we should not postpone anything for a future that may never come.
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Age discrimination in travel
As I have said repeatedly on this blog TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY WHEN YOU ARE YOUNG. DO NOT SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR A FUTURE THAT MAY NEVER ARRIVE.
In addition, there are extra hurdles that arise for older travelers – some are, in effect, age discrimination. But there is nothing we can do about it once we have crossed certain age boundaries.
Continue readingEasiest Countries to Move – if not too old
Many online resources discuss “easy countries to move to” – but if you check the fine print, this applies primarily if you are young – usually less than 35 to 55 years old. Above those ages, and the number of countries you can move to is a rapidly diminishing list.
I would like to do an extend stay in another country, somewhat similar in duration to a typical college student’s study abroad of 4 1/2 to 9 months duration. Due to 90-day visa limits in almost all countries, this is near impossible for someone at my age to replicate.
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More evidence that international experience can lead to career success
A little background checking finds that essentially all professionals who have achieved success, have international experience.
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How many people can truly be digital nomads?
“Digital nomads” have become a popular topic in the media. But the reality is this life and workstyle mostly applies to a relatively upper-class elite who process text or numbers for a living.
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