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ExpatMark
I am 58 years young and retired from the corporate rat race 14 years ago. Everyone said I was crazy to retire so early. I said you are crazy for working at a job you hate till you are 70.
I was born in Frayser, Tennessee and am now an American ex-pat living in Kyiv, Ukraine.
I left 500k in salary on the table over the past decade and have no regrets. Money replenishes, itself, Time does not.
I am a Certified Personal Trainer/ Fitness Nutritionist/ Specialist in Exercise Therapy and also Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL-Scotland) abroad. I travel the planet looking for discovery, adventure, and knowledge. I bought a condo last summer in Kyiv, Ukraine to be with the most amazing woman I have ever met in my life. I spend my time equally there and on the road.
I am an avid golfer, competition chef, reader, music-loving, open water certified rescue scuba diver, and will do anything tor an adrenaline rush.
I live by a strict Hierarchy of Values. I do not waiver from their adherence.
1) Health- I love helping people reach their health goals. Your body is a
temple.
2) Wealth- Everyone has some type of wealth.
3) Faith- No explanation needed. Play hard, pray hard, all day, every day.
4) Purpose- I get joy/happiness from helping others. My happiness is not
determined by how happy I am, but how happy those are around me.
The cornerstone of achieving success is helping others(who appreciate it).
5) Absolute Freedom- This could be number 1 easily. The state in which
absolutely nothing can restrain me from doing ANYTHING, ANYTIME,
ANYWHERE my heart desires, neither myself nor any external forces,
6) Belonging- A sense of Community/ Social Relationships (WA filled a void)
7) Knowledge- The daily pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, adventure, and
discovery, by traveling, reading, soaking in all of life's experiences and the
wonderful things God has put on this planet.
8) Footloose- Life as most people live it leaves me empty and unsatisfied. I
need a richer, more intense and challenging lifestyle.
9) Respect- All any man needs is respect. All any woman wants is to be
loved.
10) Happiness- "Happiness is only real when shared"..Christopher
McCandless
I challenge everyone to WRITE DOWN your Hierarchy of Values.
For most of you, FAMILY would top this list. I have none. My mom was born in 1921, Dad in 1905. I have so siblings and only a few first cousins living. Not enough to keep me in the USA. I found the love of my life in Ukraine and the country is amazing. The cost of living there is 75% cheaper than in the USA.
They say you can never go home. They also say home is where the heart is. My heart is in Ukraine, so I AM GOING HOME.
Unlimited possibilities exist for me. I worked my ass off to get where I am
today and now I have Absolute Freedom. It will never be taken away from
me.
I LOVE THIS COMMUNITY AT WA, AND FULLY INTEND TO TEACH WA TO UKRAINIANS. The average salary there is $145/mth. I can really make a difference in the lives of so many there.
MAKE A LIVING, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Mark
I was born in Frayser, Tennessee and am now an American ex-pat living in Kyiv, Ukraine.
I left 500k in salary on the table over the past decade and have no regrets. Money replenishes, itself, Time does not.
I am a Certified Personal Trainer/ Fitness Nutritionist/ Specialist in Exercise Therapy and also Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL-Scotland) abroad. I travel the planet looking for discovery, adventure, and knowledge. I bought a condo last summer in Kyiv, Ukraine to be with the most amazing woman I have ever met in my life. I spend my time equally there and on the road.
I am an avid golfer, competition chef, reader, music-loving, open water certified rescue scuba diver, and will do anything tor an adrenaline rush.
I live by a strict Hierarchy of Values. I do not waiver from their adherence.
1) Health- I love helping people reach their health goals. Your body is a
temple.
2) Wealth- Everyone has some type of wealth.
3) Faith- No explanation needed. Play hard, pray hard, all day, every day.
4) Purpose- I get joy/happiness from helping others. My happiness is not
determined by how happy I am, but how happy those are around me.
The cornerstone of achieving success is helping others(who appreciate it).
5) Absolute Freedom- This could be number 1 easily. The state in which
absolutely nothing can restrain me from doing ANYTHING, ANYTIME,
ANYWHERE my heart desires, neither myself nor any external forces,
6) Belonging- A sense of Community/ Social Relationships (WA filled a void)
7) Knowledge- The daily pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, adventure, and
discovery, by traveling, reading, soaking in all of life's experiences and the
wonderful things God has put on this planet.
8) Footloose- Life as most people live it leaves me empty and unsatisfied. I
need a richer, more intense and challenging lifestyle.
9) Respect- All any man needs is respect. All any woman wants is to be
loved.
10) Happiness- "Happiness is only real when shared"..Christopher
McCandless
I challenge everyone to WRITE DOWN your Hierarchy of Values.
For most of you, FAMILY would top this list. I have none. My mom was born in 1921, Dad in 1905. I have so siblings and only a few first cousins living. Not enough to keep me in the USA. I found the love of my life in Ukraine and the country is amazing. The cost of living there is 75% cheaper than in the USA.
They say you can never go home. They also say home is where the heart is. My heart is in Ukraine, so I AM GOING HOME.
Unlimited possibilities exist for me. I worked my ass off to get where I am
today and now I have Absolute Freedom. It will never be taken away from
me.
I LOVE THIS COMMUNITY AT WA, AND FULLY INTEND TO TEACH WA TO UKRAINIANS. The average salary there is $145/mth. I can really make a difference in the lives of so many there.
MAKE A LIVING, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Mark
ExpatMark's Goals 3
Money Goals
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Money I would be happy earning
$5000
2
Money I would be ecstatic earning
$10000
3
Time I'm willing to invest to achieve my goals
As much time as it takes. Got 24 hours every day.
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klchang
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Thanks, Mark, for leaving a message in my profile and adding me to your network. I appreciate a lot. Instead of replying there, I prefer to reply here.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I am lost for words. Your resume is impressive. I am just the opposite of you. I prefer to stay in one place ... am stubborn in a way. But I do admire people who are ambitious and adventurous. Maybe because I secretly wanted to be like them ... hmmm.
I respect you for leaving a 500K salary .... woo .... and living your strict Hierarchy of Values.
I have no doubts that you will become an Ambassador. For me, I just want to keep a low profile and see how far I can go. If you notice, I did not even write a blog. For the past 3 days, it still stays at number 24 ... maybe this is the ceiling. Just curious.
All the best to you Mark and I am sure you can do wonders in WA.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I am lost for words. Your resume is impressive. I am just the opposite of you. I prefer to stay in one place ... am stubborn in a way. But I do admire people who are ambitious and adventurous. Maybe because I secretly wanted to be like them ... hmmm.
I respect you for leaving a 500K salary .... woo .... and living your strict Hierarchy of Values.
I have no doubts that you will become an Ambassador. For me, I just want to keep a low profile and see how far I can go. If you notice, I did not even write a blog. For the past 3 days, it still stays at number 24 ... maybe this is the ceiling. Just curious.
All the best to you Mark and I am sure you can do wonders in WA.
PlHSA
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Hi Mark! Love your profile and your Values! I'm gonna make a list for myself although for me it's gonna be a bit of a spider web as I wanna be wealthy so I can help my friends and family that are struggling with student loans and such. But those are more goals that I have than values I assume :).
Anyway, all the best and hope to be reading more from you soon!
Virendra
Anyway, all the best and hope to be reading more from you soon!
Virendra
EBeins
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Hi Mark,
I like the way you think, I am a bit the same. Not an adrenalin junky but I always struggled in the corporate world.
Not so much with the money part, more with the values and ethics. The way people get treated and get thrown out when their "usefulness" has expired.
We are not the crazy Mark, we are the sain people in this world. All the others are shit scared, of what might happen when you deviate from the corporate yellow brick road.
What other people would think of them, I couldn't care less what others think of me. Being my natural self is the place I want to be.
The place where I can be creative, I can help others, I can give love and be loved. And I know WA is going to be part of that for the rest of my life.
It is what you put in that you are going to get out of life or anything you do.
I will take you up on your challenge and write down my Hierarchy of Values.
Bless you, Mark, you are an inspiration.
Just one comment, it would be nice if you had a picture of yourself in your profile. It is just nice to see the person when you are connecting with someone. Just a taught Mark.
Cheers mate
Eric.
I like the way you think, I am a bit the same. Not an adrenalin junky but I always struggled in the corporate world.
Not so much with the money part, more with the values and ethics. The way people get treated and get thrown out when their "usefulness" has expired.
We are not the crazy Mark, we are the sain people in this world. All the others are shit scared, of what might happen when you deviate from the corporate yellow brick road.
What other people would think of them, I couldn't care less what others think of me. Being my natural self is the place I want to be.
The place where I can be creative, I can help others, I can give love and be loved. And I know WA is going to be part of that for the rest of my life.
It is what you put in that you are going to get out of life or anything you do.
I will take you up on your challenge and write down my Hierarchy of Values.
Bless you, Mark, you are an inspiration.
Just one comment, it would be nice if you had a picture of yourself in your profile. It is just nice to see the person when you are connecting with someone. Just a taught Mark.
Cheers mate
Eric.
ExpatMark
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Thanks for your kind words Eric. I posted a pic but am not using it as my profile just yet. I am working on a gravatar and just trying to decide on one that I won't change for a long period. I am in the process of converting my business to online only and a gravatar is very important I believe.
Mark
Mark
EBeins
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Just put a baby picture of yourself, Mark, lol.
People will like you for who you are Mark. Being different is a good thing. In my point of view, it shows you are human and not some sort of corporate wannabe copy of someone else.
My moto is, just be you, everyone else is already taken!
Like you know as well Mark, you can't please everyone, there are people in this world that hate you, like and love you.
Just being yourself is good enough, you can't change others. You can only change yourself. Lol
Eric
People will like you for who you are Mark. Being different is a good thing. In my point of view, it shows you are human and not some sort of corporate wannabe copy of someone else.
My moto is, just be you, everyone else is already taken!
Like you know as well Mark, you can't please everyone, there are people in this world that hate you, like and love you.
Just being yourself is good enough, you can't change others. You can only change yourself. Lol
Eric
Hi Mark
Just like to say i like your description, really a-lot.
The points you are mentioning here is almost exactly to the point of the lifestyle and freedom i have in mind for myself.
I like the Faith part of your Hierarchy the most
I would love to get to the same place as you are right now.
I'm still living in the corporate world working for a boss that i do appreciate and he is good for his employees but every boss and work has got ups & downs, I'm in the Restaurant industry and hours are from 10 am until 8:30 pm almost on a daily basis and it drives me mad, I would love to become my own boss, so yeah i feel like a robot waking up, working, bathing, eating, sleeping, and then tomorrow reboot.
I'm grateful for what i have because i know there's a-lot of people out there that don't even have halve of what I have, so I appreciate what you said there about happiness is only real when it is shared, i would love to get to that point where i can share as much happiness to whomever and however i want, I just want to make a difference and help those that can't help themselves, but only those that want to help themselves.
I actually just wanted to say a very quick thank you for sharing about yourself but i just couldn't stop typing... its strange.
Our initial purpose shouldn't be on what we have accomplished or so because that will just be burned up, but it should be what are we doing for God with the gifts we have been given, I'm even feeling guilty just typing this here as i haven't even myself focused on that what I just said.
Anyways Mark, I do see you have your intentions and heart pointed in the right direction, that is awesome.
Keep it up
Kind Regards
Richard
Just like to say i like your description, really a-lot.
The points you are mentioning here is almost exactly to the point of the lifestyle and freedom i have in mind for myself.
I like the Faith part of your Hierarchy the most
I would love to get to the same place as you are right now.
I'm still living in the corporate world working for a boss that i do appreciate and he is good for his employees but every boss and work has got ups & downs, I'm in the Restaurant industry and hours are from 10 am until 8:30 pm almost on a daily basis and it drives me mad, I would love to become my own boss, so yeah i feel like a robot waking up, working, bathing, eating, sleeping, and then tomorrow reboot.
I'm grateful for what i have because i know there's a-lot of people out there that don't even have halve of what I have, so I appreciate what you said there about happiness is only real when it is shared, i would love to get to that point where i can share as much happiness to whomever and however i want, I just want to make a difference and help those that can't help themselves, but only those that want to help themselves.
I actually just wanted to say a very quick thank you for sharing about yourself but i just couldn't stop typing... its strange.
Our initial purpose shouldn't be on what we have accomplished or so because that will just be burned up, but it should be what are we doing for God with the gifts we have been given, I'm even feeling guilty just typing this here as i haven't even myself focused on that what I just said.
Anyways Mark, I do see you have your intentions and heart pointed in the right direction, that is awesome.
Keep it up
Kind Regards
Richard
MForstner
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Hi Mark, Thanks for connecting. If I were to write down my hierarchy of values they would match yours almost word for word. You did a phenomenal job writing those down! Health is paramount. If you don't have your health, you have nothing. Too many people forget that. There are so many things I enjoy doing like skiing and mountain biking, I'd like to continue doing those things for as long as I can.
Like you I left the corporate world 10 years ago to live in a remote place in the mountains. It's awesome!
My awesome wife is from Finland. Later in September will be heading over there for 3 weeks. Can't wait!
I've also lived and worked in many countries, my friends thought I was crazy. No regrets so far and never will have any either!
Cheers,
Mike
Like you I left the corporate world 10 years ago to live in a remote place in the mountains. It's awesome!
My awesome wife is from Finland. Later in September will be heading over there for 3 weeks. Can't wait!
I've also lived and worked in many countries, my friends thought I was crazy. No regrets so far and never will have any either!
Cheers,
Mike
mivi999
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Hi Expat I really love your hierarchy, you are bang on the button I can truly identify with it. Worked in Hungry Romania and have been to Kiev quite a few years ago to exhibit at a show, it was so cold in the hall, enough to freeze your ass off we took it in turns to put our coats on and walk around to keep the circulation going and try to warm ourselves up, but that apart great people, great food out away from the hotel (white dove restaurant). I would like to follow you.
Mike
Mike
Robsee
Premium
Wow! what an incredibly awesome bio and set of values to live by Mark! A great reminder of what is important in life, thank you.
Congratulations on finding the love of your life, awesome too.
I came here to thank you for following me, so, thank you and I have of course returned the compliment.
All the best.
Robin
Congratulations on finding the love of your life, awesome too.
I came here to thank you for following me, so, thank you and I have of course returned the compliment.
All the best.
Robin
johnpassion
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Hi Mark,
Your life inspired me and I can learn a lot from you.
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You have the zeal to reveal and that makes a whole lot difference in a life that we lived.
It starts to engineer a small voice within me that your life is blessed and you always know where you belong and I am glad you found.
I am a blessing to others where my talents and skilled can help them.
So fortunate to read your bio, let's continue our great adventure in WA.
Regards,
John.
Your life inspired me and I can learn a lot from you.
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You have the zeal to reveal and that makes a whole lot difference in a life that we lived.
It starts to engineer a small voice within me that your life is blessed and you always know where you belong and I am glad you found.
I am a blessing to others where my talents and skilled can help them.
So fortunate to read your bio, let's continue our great adventure in WA.
Regards,
John.
Luther
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Hi ExpatM, thanks for following me. If your father was working for employer and get promoted, and your mom. You will definitely follow their trail. But if your parents were business people you'll do the same
When we grew up, we learned to work for big companies/business, like our parents, never skilled to work for ourself. I'm not saying we were wrong. They're our anchors/role models after all.
If you were earning 500K, how much profit did your boss took away, how many employees did you train using your knowledge skill and experience Just imagine if that 500K was your company profit. In 10 years that would multiply to 5 million or more profit. Good Luck
When we grew up, we learned to work for big companies/business, like our parents, never skilled to work for ourself. I'm not saying we were wrong. They're our anchors/role models after all.
If you were earning 500K, how much profit did your boss took away, how many employees did you train using your knowledge skill and experience Just imagine if that 500K was your company profit. In 10 years that would multiply to 5 million or more profit. Good Luck
ExpatMark
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I agree. That is why I left the corporate BS twelve years ago at age 46 and have signed my own checks ever since. Yeah, when I grew up I was a 10 minute drive to Dupont, General Motors, Humko, Kimberly Clark, Firestone, Plough, and at least a half dozen other Fortune 500 companies.
You just went to work for whoever paid you the most. We sure did not have anything like WA back then.
And we all know what Uncle Sam does to us workers.
Mark
You just went to work for whoever paid you the most. We sure did not have anything like WA back then.
And we all know what Uncle Sam does to us workers.
Mark
goldsmithh
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regards
Goldsmithh
move would be set-up an account with WA.
Hopefully, you've interacted with a few other fellow entrepreneurs via live chat.
Learn the method of generating revenue online and
Set-up your long term" to make money" web site. Go to
Coaching Bootcamp in case you're a newcomer. Follow each of the courses Coaching HQ, and check out classroom coaching.
Choose your niche from Jaaxy and assembled your very OWN website using SiteRubix
I want you to know there is different membership with WA. I would
choose Prime membership. If you upgrade to premium, you will have access to 300 hours of live classes and 1,000 training modules. It seems like WA keep adding new lessons. Its never boring here. JOIN THE PREMIUM HERE! https://tinyurl.com/yxm24zgr
You can now Set-up your online site that will you toward long-term money-making passive-income — then Activated your Internet site plugins. Find several excellent, low competition keywords for your merchandise. Start making some income. If you have any
question, contact me
regards
Goldsmithh
JGab
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Great profile Mark! Very inspirational. I think many of us feel similar deep inside and have a difficult time reaching for it because we are too comfortable or just complacent. I admire you for living in complete freedom from the chaotic ways of life we fall into. The love of your life is a lucky woman and it sounds like you are just as lucky to have her. I wish you both the best in life and sure you will be successful here on WA.
Jodie
Jodie
Bojo13
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Mark, you are an inspiration. Thanks for the follow. I needed to read this bio today to know that it truly can happen. At 49 here, I think about it everyday, how I can get out of the rat race and retire somewhere in a different country soon. I research it daily. My son at 23 is on the same page and off to teach English in Asia. I will never retire living in Vancouver, Canada. The cost of living is ridiculous. This is the main reason... My big WHY I'm on WA. Trying to build something so I can have my freedom back. You are a smart man!
ExpatMark
Premium
Check out Numbeo.com. You can do comparisons between everything. Compare Vancouver to Kyiv, Ukraine where I moved.
drsaul
Premium
Great, great bio, Mark! Outstanding values and accomplishments!
You can tell me that this is none of my business (no ego here), but I'm just wondering why, considering your bio, you don't have a picture of yourself in your Profile.
Anyway, thank you for following me. I am now following you as well.
Make some BIG WA noise in the Ukraine!
Much success to you!
Saul
You can tell me that this is none of my business (no ego here), but I'm just wondering why, considering your bio, you don't have a picture of yourself in your Profile.
Anyway, thank you for following me. I am now following you as well.
Make some BIG WA noise in the Ukraine!
Much success to you!
Saul
K-Money
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Wow... That was Amazing... You are definitely Gifted and a Gift sounds like. My hat goes off to you! Good luck on your Mission. I love it here too where I am. Two Happy Peas in a Pod...
Oh, did I tell you Thompson was my Mother's Maiden name? That would be funny if we were related... You'd have one more cousin or something... LOL
Take care,
K-Money
Oh, did I tell you Thompson was my Mother's Maiden name? That would be funny if we were related... You'd have one more cousin or something... LOL
Take care,
K-Money
Vinsquest
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Amazing bio. Your life experience is such a "gold mine". I'm happy to know that you have achieved many goals and that you're still achieving higher goals. Truly inspiring.
Thank you for your follow. I'm now following you back. I wish WA provides everything you need for your next move! :)
Vin.
Thank you for your follow. I'm now following you back. I wish WA provides everything you need for your next move! :)
Vin.
Worden1
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Thanks for the follow,
I work at Wal-Mart, I build bikes, grills, and furniture for wal-mart. (Assembler) I am raising my grandson and my son (21) lives at home. I'm retired and am a United States marine corps veteran from 1973 to 1979. Hopefully I will get the freedom to travel and work at home through WA. Anything is possible here at wealthy affiliate! I was born in 1955, an I am still cursing like my favorite car, 55 sky blue chevy.
MThompson3, thanks again.
worden1
I work at Wal-Mart, I build bikes, grills, and furniture for wal-mart. (Assembler) I am raising my grandson and my son (21) lives at home. I'm retired and am a United States marine corps veteran from 1973 to 1979. Hopefully I will get the freedom to travel and work at home through WA. Anything is possible here at wealthy affiliate! I was born in 1955, an I am still cursing like my favorite car, 55 sky blue chevy.
MThompson3, thanks again.
worden1
Sayakot
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You sounds like a very deep thinker and very rounded person. I'm sure you will make an impact to any where you go. Enjoy the journey and sometimes not necessarily the destinationitself until you have gone through the whole adventure from day to day! Just my two cents of thoughts.
MinionJewlz
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I can relate to your bio on so many levels. You are definitely rich...you found your "center" and "life more than worth living". I commend you. You have a wonderful Outlook for your newly found "purpose" and I look forward to following you. I hope this has been filling your void and producing positive results toward your goals. Cheers!
SandyG
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Mark, your bio is inspiring!! I love your Hierarchy of Values. I am sure that did not occur overnight. My Mom's family was Ukrainian we think. She was first generation in the USA. I am happy you found someone to share your life with....congratulations. There is a great U-Tube done by Matthew McConnahey (sp?) on Happiness. If you find it you might enjoy his perspective on it.
I am looking forward to becoming a successful Affiliate... the training is awesome... best I have seen in a long time. Take care and bring joy into each day....
I am looking forward to becoming a successful Affiliate... the training is awesome... best I have seen in a long time. Take care and bring joy into each day....
jamesTefft
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Goodmorning Mr Thompson, U have a pretty interesting life style. U seem to have it all figured out and U are getting along with life and the world. I am surprised that U are not a mountain Bike rider. Thay ride bicycles all over and are very skillfull riders. I have a small collection of old Studebakers to keep my spare time used up. Welcome to WA. U can teach this to the folks back home and make a lot of people happy. Good Luck to U. Jim
ExpatMark
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Between getting some golf in and scuba diving, AND a new fiance just no time. I have a friend who is big time into mountain bike riding, winning hundreds to titles.
SCRathie01
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Hello and thank you for the welcome. I look forward to learning with and from you. I love your Hierarchy of Values, they say a lot about you. I think it is great that you are going to help others learn about the program. I too love helping others and someday I will have the money to do it.
KamL1
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Hi MThompson3, I love your bio. I suppose that you are right on all counts. I love to be able to do the things I like and help people on the way. At the moment I will concentrate on building my platform and hope to connect to new friends along the way. Success and money will come later. Regards Kam.
CrysV
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for the follow!!
I’m currently on a similar journey of my own. Recently left my 9-5 office job in accounting to live life on my own terms and be a present mom to my 3 children.
It’s been a hell of a journey so far - many ups and downs along the way. An adjustment for sure. But I never want to have to work on someone else’s time EVER AGAIN.
Life is way too short and time is something you can never get back.
Wishing you all the very best!!
Thanks for the follow!!
I’m currently on a similar journey of my own. Recently left my 9-5 office job in accounting to live life on my own terms and be a present mom to my 3 children.
It’s been a hell of a journey so far - many ups and downs along the way. An adjustment for sure. But I never want to have to work on someone else’s time EVER AGAIN.
Life is way too short and time is something you can never get back.
Wishing you all the very best!!
Hello MThompson3,
The love of your life is family. It’s a wonderful thing to love and be loved by humans. Now that I’m older and have had tremendous heartache/heartbreak in my family, I have to surround myself with a community of people who cares and don’t mind helping each other. Great Post!
The love of your life is family. It’s a wonderful thing to love and be loved by humans. Now that I’m older and have had tremendous heartache/heartbreak in my family, I have to surround myself with a community of people who cares and don’t mind helping each other. Great Post!
Jacqu5
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Thank you for the follow, following you back. I really enjoyed reading your bio. Love it when people have it all figured out. You already have a successful and rich life but it doesn’t hurt to add that something you feel you are missing. Great success to you with this endeavor.
Jackie
Jackie
OSegun
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Thank you for following me.
Your profile is whao. I admire the greatness of your heart.
Truly, there is no lasting joy except it positively touches others. I believe and strive towards that as well.
May I encourage your faith a little. Prayer is a mighty weapon known by few. That is the unseen force that determines the visible events. I wish you more success in the place of prayer.
I wish that you achieve your goals.
Segun
Your profile is whao. I admire the greatness of your heart.
Truly, there is no lasting joy except it positively touches others. I believe and strive towards that as well.
May I encourage your faith a little. Prayer is a mighty weapon known by few. That is the unseen force that determines the visible events. I wish you more success in the place of prayer.
I wish that you achieve your goals.
Segun
kxp
Premium
Hey Mark!
Thanks for the follow. It's really nice to meet you. I liked your bio a lot. It made me think of two things:
Know thyself. You clearly seem to know yourself and what you want out of life, and that's wonderful!
The second one is less profound. Having as many kids as I do, we've been on a Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" kick. So, the last part of your bio where you mention the average income and your desire to fix it made this quote, in the attached picture, come to mind.
Thanks for the follow. It's really nice to meet you. I liked your bio a lot. It made me think of two things:
Know thyself. You clearly seem to know yourself and what you want out of life, and that's wonderful!
The second one is less profound. Having as many kids as I do, we've been on a Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" kick. So, the last part of your bio where you mention the average income and your desire to fix it made this quote, in the attached picture, come to mind.
CarlosL1
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Hi Mark, I've been planning to retire from corporate world since I was 40 years old, my goal was to be working in our little Real estate business and focus our efforts on growing it, but debt always stopped me from making the move.
I read your bio and I now realized how much time I have lost making other people rich, I'm 52 now. Oh well, since we can't go back in time but I'm convinced that I have the power and the will to change my future.
The plan from now on is to focus on learning and fishing my WA training lessons and work hard on my next Goal, become Financially Free!
I know I can't do it alone and that I need help, I'm confident and I know I can consult our very knowledgeable WA community when I get stuck on something.
Thanks for your inspiring blog and thanks for the follow. I appreciate it.
Definitely following you back.
Cheers!
Carlos
I read your bio and I now realized how much time I have lost making other people rich, I'm 52 now. Oh well, since we can't go back in time but I'm convinced that I have the power and the will to change my future.
The plan from now on is to focus on learning and fishing my WA training lessons and work hard on my next Goal, become Financially Free!
I know I can't do it alone and that I need help, I'm confident and I know I can consult our very knowledgeable WA community when I get stuck on something.
Thanks for your inspiring blog and thanks for the follow. I appreciate it.
Definitely following you back.
Cheers!
Carlos
Louis55
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Thanks for the follow Mark. You hit it on the head when you said that time cannot replenish. That is why I joined WA so I can make the necessary adjustments to secure a better future not only for myself but my family as well.
Take care and good luck on your future endeavors.
Louis
Take care and good luck on your future endeavors.
Louis
Sheris4U
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Thank you for adding me. I really like your blog. People wait until too late to have fun in life. Not too many are scuba diving at 65. I truly admire you and you will have great success. I love the ocean, I am from Colorado, and I have wanted to learn scuba diving for so long. Let me know if I can help.
brileehi
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Thank you for following. You have the perfect values in your life. Your profile offers much to ponder, all of them worth thinking about on a continual process. You seem to be a seeker of much higher planes of existence. They are absolutely the right ones, in my opinion, and I know they are there to be attained and enjoyed.
Thanks for the inspiring words. I will read your profile more than just this one time.
Brian
Thanks for the inspiring words. I will read your profile more than just this one time.
Brian
Hadjie
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Hi Mark,
You have an amazing description of yourself. You are younger to me by 5 years and you have already retired with and left a huge income. Your story motivates me and now I am convinced that I did not make a wrong move to be a member of WA. I will keep in touch with you for quite sometimes.
Thank you and good luck to your business.
Best Regards,
Hadrian
You have an amazing description of yourself. You are younger to me by 5 years and you have already retired with and left a huge income. Your story motivates me and now I am convinced that I did not make a wrong move to be a member of WA. I will keep in touch with you for quite sometimes.
Thank you and good luck to your business.
Best Regards,
Hadrian
Following your values truly is essential for life. I appreciate the inspiration you offer with your bio, especially considering how much some people, like me, struggle to adhere to their principles. Aside from that, best of luck in aiding Ukrainians and those around you. For helping society, you are the most important part of it.
Sheden3
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I am glad you are following your heart. I thought the Afghan people earned very little at $200 per month locally, $800-$1000 on the military base. But there is even worse, very sad. The good news is, this Community is worldwide and you will be able to help many. That's great. Thanks for the follow.
MARKS4
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Mark how are you, it is good to hear from you. I see that you have been a very busy man when I look at your accomplishments since 2018. You are accomplishing a lot in your life and you are tasting the fruits of all your hard work over the years, that is really impressive. For a person to walk away from $500,000 says a lot about a person an I agree money is not everything.
I live in Canada I have never traveled outside of Canada and the farthest I have ever been to is Ontario. I am very envious of you, how you have decided to live your life and help others is very remarkable and courageous. You are a very happy man and highly motivated one which is really impressive. I wish you all the best.
I live in Canada I have never traveled outside of Canada and the farthest I have ever been to is Ontario. I am very envious of you, how you have decided to live your life and help others is very remarkable and courageous. You are a very happy man and highly motivated one which is really impressive. I wish you all the best.
BCalder
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Thank you for the follow. Sounds like you had the right idea! I want to retire from Nursing in 2 years. Hoping to replace my income with Affiliate Marketing.
I so nice to hear everyone's stories and it helps to know that I'm not alone anymore.
Take care, hope to see you on the platform!
Barb
I so nice to hear everyone's stories and it helps to know that I'm not alone anymore.
Take care, hope to see you on the platform!
Barb
kpharm
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Thanks for the follow Mark, I am honored. I welcome the opportunity to follow you as well as you seem like you have infectious enthusiasm and relevant knowledge to share.
I relate to your being open to finding yourself in a place outside of where you are told you should. I have many friends from Ukraine and you are fortunate to have found a home there.
I think that your willingness to share this knowledge there is truly awesome and I wish you the best as you endeavor to achieve this. I hope to do the same once I am able to relocate to Malaysia.
Best of luck.
I relate to your being open to finding yourself in a place outside of where you are told you should. I have many friends from Ukraine and you are fortunate to have found a home there.
I think that your willingness to share this knowledge there is truly awesome and I wish you the best as you endeavor to achieve this. I hope to do the same once I am able to relocate to Malaysia.
Best of luck.
Chris181
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Hi Mark. Thanks a lot for following me. I really like your profile blog. You've got the focus and determination to succeed in whatever you! I love it! I'm still stuck in the rate race but hopefully not for much longer.
My plan and interests a are a lot aligned with how you live right now. I'm focused and positive and really think WA is the place to realise my dreams.
I wish you all the best dude!
My plan and interests a are a lot aligned with how you live right now. I'm focused and positive and really think WA is the place to realise my dreams.
I wish you all the best dude!
SZheng
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Thanks for following me, Mark~!! I really appreciate it:)))
Wow~! Your life is so colorful!!!
Actually, I want to be free as you as well. Sitting in the office and working for somebody else is not the life I pursuit.
Hope I can get success in WA :DD
Again, thanks a million for following me!
Sandy
Wow~! Your life is so colorful!!!
Actually, I want to be free as you as well. Sitting in the office and working for somebody else is not the life I pursuit.
Hope I can get success in WA :DD
Again, thanks a million for following me!
Sandy
nrlewis1
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Hi Mark. Now you have me thinking about my hierarchy. Family, more so my child will be in that #1 spot because I've been a single parent for so long. I started this journey at WA because I need to do some rearranging of my list. Not saying my kids are less important. I'm in the mind frame of working on me and doing something for me. I've given so much of myself to other people. It's time to do something for me. Thanks for sharing, you really got me thinking!
Nikki
Nikki
NurseAngela
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Hello & thanks for following me! I love your mentality & your wit! :)
I'm accomplishing a great deal in my first week here at WA & it's a pleasure to have you in my network. You obviously have accomplished a great deal. I look forward to checking out your links & learning more about your journey.
Here's to our success! :)
I'm accomplishing a great deal in my first week here at WA & it's a pleasure to have you in my network. You obviously have accomplished a great deal. I look forward to checking out your links & learning more about your journey.
Here's to our success! :)
TheHembrees
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Love the bio Mark. And I appreciate your values immensely as they relate to some of my own. Wishing you the best in life. My wife & I are Looking forward to your network and the help you have to give for the community here at WA!
All the best,
Cole & Tay
All the best,
Cole & Tay
linsay
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Hi Mark, your story touched me. You are totally right, home is where the heart is. I wish you great success in Ukraine. Have fun and enjoy your life with your love. I am also a survivor of the corporate rat race. I understand you very well. I’m glad we escaped because it’s where real life is !
leswaller
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Thanks for following me, Mark!
I hope I can bring value in some form or other to everyone I meet. Even if its just to have them smile or laugh.
I hope you enjoy watching me as I go from where I am today to wherever the hell I am tomorrow. ;-)
I've been here less than a week and cannot wait to get back online and get to work and interact with the community.
Once again, thanks!
Les (remember you get MORE with Les)
I hope I can bring value in some form or other to everyone I meet. Even if its just to have them smile or laugh.
I hope you enjoy watching me as I go from where I am today to wherever the hell I am tomorrow. ;-)
I've been here less than a week and cannot wait to get back online and get to work and interact with the community.
Once again, thanks!
Les (remember you get MORE with Les)
Mhelfer1
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Hello M Thompson; I enjoyed your story. It sounds like you have lived a good life Is it not something how a good life lived becomes great life when you give of yourself for others needs. I know myself how empty life can seem until I give of myself unselfishly to help someone it puts everything in perspective and fills me with joy and purpose. I am glad your here at WA , nice place nice people and it is nice to meet you. To your success...!
BBrandt
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Hello Mark,
Thank you for following me. I have added you to my network. I enjoyed reading your story. Please check out my profile page and visit my websites at your leisure, I just finished my second website. I am passionate about health/well-being. I will look for you on your social media and look forward to working with you.
God bless and much success to you. Above all, let's have fun!
Bruce
Thank you for following me. I have added you to my network. I enjoyed reading your story. Please check out my profile page and visit my websites at your leisure, I just finished my second website. I am passionate about health/well-being. I will look for you on your social media and look forward to working with you.
God bless and much success to you. Above all, let's have fun!
Bruce
RayBlythe
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Hi I'm Ray. Thank you for following me on here. I am new to all this website stuff but I am enjoying the process. I am now realizing the importance of networking as I know it would be mutually beneficial. So I was wondering if you would follow me on my other social media sites?
facebook.com/ray.blythe.5
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pinterest.com/rayablythe442/
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facebook.com/ray.blythe.5
twitter.com/RayBlythe3
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plus.google.com/u/0/11758184663
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-blythe-753488173/
Curly65
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Hello, MThompson, and happy to see you in WA. Very wise to leave that destructive way of work life behind. More people should listen to their thoughts and concerns way more seriously. If the work life is not to your liking, get out. Good for taking care of yourself. thank you for the follow.
iyabillionai
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Positive Vibrations is what I love in my life and your profile is PV at it's Finest my brother. I appreciate you taking time to follow me and I'm Joyful to be able to follow you. Keep sharing your light to guide many to the next level. Guidance and Protection
RHarding1
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Hi Mark,
Many thanks for the follow. I have just read through your profile with great interest and admiration for what you have achieved in your life so far. You have proved that if we are prepared to make the decision to be different and strive for what we want in life we can indeed have a rich life. The "norm" does not offer that.
It is also great to hear of you desire to help other people. It does indeed give a warm glow when one is able to help others so well done with that and also, in your "home" country of Ukraine I believe you will be able to help many with WA.
All the very best on your journey here and I will be interested to follow your progress.
I have followed you back, I hope you don't mind.
Cheers,
Richard
Many thanks for the follow. I have just read through your profile with great interest and admiration for what you have achieved in your life so far. You have proved that if we are prepared to make the decision to be different and strive for what we want in life we can indeed have a rich life. The "norm" does not offer that.
It is also great to hear of you desire to help other people. It does indeed give a warm glow when one is able to help others so well done with that and also, in your "home" country of Ukraine I believe you will be able to help many with WA.
All the very best on your journey here and I will be interested to follow your progress.
I have followed you back, I hope you don't mind.
Cheers,
Richard
ExpatMark
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Thanks for the kind words Richard and much success to you in your online journey here at WA.
Holler if I can be of assistance.
Make a living, make a difference.
Mark
Holler if I can be of assistance.
Make a living, make a difference.
Mark
AmazeCPS
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SummarsPlace
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Mark, I believe you definitely Play It Forward! Love hearing of your travels. Small world, can't believe you met up with a recent acquaintance on WA. I'm finding everyone here are so supportive and willing to help us achieve our goals.
Good luck to you in 2019. Keep us posted.
Thanks,
Phyllis
Good luck to you in 2019. Keep us posted.
Thanks,
Phyllis
TeriCalhoun
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Fascinating. I didn’t happen to meet you at Taco Bell a couple of weeks ago did I? I was out running errands otherwise I would have never been there, but I met the most interesting man who was a personal trainer and planned to move to the Ukraine to be with his girlfriend. He gave me his email address and told me about Wealthy Affiliate. I lost the little slip of paper somehow and was very discouraged about that, but I wracked my brain to try to remember what he had written down and came up with the words Wealthy Affiliate which I then googled. I wish he could have gotten credit for my membership.
TeriCalhoun
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Yes!! How are you doing? I’m going to ask Kyle if you can get credit for my membership M. I can’t believe I found you! Or rather you found me! So sorry about losing that paper.
ExpatMark
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Doing great. Flew to Kyiv and spent Christmas with my honey and had a blast. I am going to be in memphis for a few months. I want to go to our annual super bowl party and say bye to alot of lifetime friends and my 40th reunion is in the spring. Lets get together soon and chat.
Mark
Mark
TeriCalhoun
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Oh, I would love that. Taco Bell then? lol
I’m so glad you and your honey are finally going to get to be together. I want to hear all about your life in the Ukraine. That would make a great blog, by the way. I remember very well you telling me about the rich black soil and how Hitler had the Ukrainians growing food for his troops there. By the way, I just sent Kyle a private message explaining the situation and asked him to give you credit for my membership. Awaiting his response.
I’m so glad you and your honey are finally going to get to be together. I want to hear all about your life in the Ukraine. That would make a great blog, by the way. I remember very well you telling me about the rich black soil and how Hitler had the Ukrainians growing food for his troops there. By the way, I just sent Kyle a private message explaining the situation and asked him to give you credit for my membership. Awaiting his response.
ERichardson1
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Reading your post brought joy to my heart , we have a few things in common I am a writer, I am a certified trainer. My website is about weight lifting and standing in good health. I also love traveling, I do all I can to help others. I love adventure and I look for the rush. I say to you my friend welcome to the family that truly cares about your prosperity. MAY PROSPERITY BE WITH YOU ALWAYS
statius
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Thanks so much. All the Best in pursuit and accomplishment of all your intentions and goals. I also enjoy golf and will be retiring next year. I have enjoyed my work in the mental health area but it is time to move on and explore. I have traveled a bit but never made it to Lithuania where my grandparents were born. Most of my relatives have passed as well as I was born as an only child late in my parents' life. They were in their forties. So I look forward to some new adventures as well.
jbills34
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Well Mthompson3; i am truly honored and taken away by your acommplishments and desires and could not feel more honored to be followed by you. My lineage has roots in the Ukraine and while you are what I desire to be; I look forward to learning from you and have you inspire me as I am damaged goods at thistime.
Vaclav1
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Hi Mark.
Only now I did read your full story. You must be very nice person!
I especially liked your words that you are getting joy and happiness from helping others.
Interesting is that I also have discovered beautiful girl with very gentle soul in Kiev. Yet we must together decide where to live - in Kiev or New York.
It looks we have similar destiny!
Only now I did read your full story. You must be very nice person!
I especially liked your words that you are getting joy and happiness from helping others.
Interesting is that I also have discovered beautiful girl with very gentle soul in Kiev. Yet we must together decide where to live - in Kiev or New York.
It looks we have similar destiny!
qrwizard
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Mark, what can I say? Are you my younger brother? I could not believe what I was reading when I came to your profile... So many things in common! My most amazing love story was with an Ukrainian woman, my business partner from February on is also Ukrainian woman, my recently deceased partner's girlfriend...
Ok, we'll have time to talk if you want to.
Now, formally, thanks for the follow. Reciprocating.
Please, let's keep in touch!
Richard
Ok, we'll have time to talk if you want to.
Now, formally, thanks for the follow. Reciprocating.
Please, let's keep in touch!
Richard
ExpatMark
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Retired for the 9-5 11 years ago and have done more since than I did before. lol Absolute Freedom rocks.
Much success to you in 2019 too.
Mark
Much success to you in 2019 too.
Mark
Jerrick75
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Hello there!
Thank you for the follow, I am doing the same in return. I love your bio, very well said in many aspects. Sounds like you will have no problem here at WA at all. Best wishes to you and your future my friend.
Thanks again!
Jerrick S.
P.S. Love your profile picture as well, that's awesome!
Thank you for the follow, I am doing the same in return. I love your bio, very well said in many aspects. Sounds like you will have no problem here at WA at all. Best wishes to you and your future my friend.
Thanks again!
Jerrick S.
P.S. Love your profile picture as well, that's awesome!
ExpatMark
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Thanks for your kind words. A complete newbie to all things WA. Got my site up and have learned so much in just a couple of months. Never seen any platform, website, forum, etc....like WA. Everyone wants to see each other succeed.
Very refreshing in today's age.
Mark
Very refreshing in today's age.
Mark
Jerrick75
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You are welcome. Yah, this place is pretty amazing. I myself knew nothing in the WA world, and in the few months I have been here, it still amazes me how much I have learned. If you ever need any help or site comments/reviews, feel free to let me know. I'd be more than happy to oblige.
Jerrick S.
Jerrick S.
RandellD
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Mr Thompson.
Thank you for reaching out to me and with the sharing of your profile.
I am glad you are smiling in the Ukraine because you have found your family. Times may be difficult there due to Russia's interests in that part of the world. But in addition to your family, you always have the WA community to underpin and support your other family.
Wishing you all the best at WA!
Thank you for reaching out to me and with the sharing of your profile.
I am glad you are smiling in the Ukraine because you have found your family. Times may be difficult there due to Russia's interests in that part of the world. But in addition to your family, you always have the WA community to underpin and support your other family.
Wishing you all the best at WA!
altheone
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Hi my friend. you sure are right about all you hve written on your profile. Really inspiring and I feel the same on many of your points. I am happy to have found you and this WA family to bring to the next level. I had to stop worrying to much and ACT. I had to change my SHOULD into MUST. I had to move. If you have some time, you can visit my website and tell me how good or bad it is haha. Thanks for the add up man. Have a good one. Al
ps: what's your first name?
ps: what's your first name?
Matheo
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for the following,
I really like your values, that speak a lot to me.
You seems to live your life by taking fully responsibility of your choices and no by being a victim of circumstances that life bring you.
You know what, I like the challenge that you propose and I will participate
Here's the Hierarchy of my values :
Being an example :
1- Health... I do love being in a healthy body, knowing some basic information on the bio mechanic help me to understand myself better and it easier to guide other's
2- Love... It is important for me to give love to myself in the hard time of life. Sometime I doubt of my capabilities and giving love to someone who really need it, fill my heart and give me the strength to continue
3- Family... I live at 5 000 km away from my family. Sometime it's hard to not being with them physically and it is a major reason why they are as important for me. I realize that when we have something in abundance, I have a reflex to forget how lucky I am to have them in my life.
4- Sharing... If I have just 1$ in my pocket, I want to give it to someone who need it. But the most important, it's the time I share with people.
5- Being grateful... I think that value say everything by itself
6- Growing as a human... Life bring experience, we all have the choice to take those experience in the way we decide to see them
All the Best,
Mathieu
Thanks for the following,
I really like your values, that speak a lot to me.
You seems to live your life by taking fully responsibility of your choices and no by being a victim of circumstances that life bring you.
You know what, I like the challenge that you propose and I will participate
Here's the Hierarchy of my values :
Being an example :
1- Health... I do love being in a healthy body, knowing some basic information on the bio mechanic help me to understand myself better and it easier to guide other's
2- Love... It is important for me to give love to myself in the hard time of life. Sometime I doubt of my capabilities and giving love to someone who really need it, fill my heart and give me the strength to continue
3- Family... I live at 5 000 km away from my family. Sometime it's hard to not being with them physically and it is a major reason why they are as important for me. I realize that when we have something in abundance, I have a reflex to forget how lucky I am to have them in my life.
4- Sharing... If I have just 1$ in my pocket, I want to give it to someone who need it. But the most important, it's the time I share with people.
5- Being grateful... I think that value say everything by itself
6- Growing as a human... Life bring experience, we all have the choice to take those experience in the way we decide to see them
All the Best,
Mathieu
ExpatMark
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I challenge everyone to write them down. They give you a perspective of where you are and where you are going. My parents were born in 1905 and 1921, so only family I have are a few first cousins scattered here and there. Had to go 5000 miles to meet someone with whom I mean to start a family, so that is why family is not quite on my list. Love your list my friend, very admirable.
dpanic63
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Mark
You are speaking to a kindred spirit.
But have to say you are much more further on down the path, and will look forward to staying connected.
love the saying
"Money replenishes itself TIme does not" and "absolute Freedom" powerful stuff for certain.
will have to get to the ukraine for a stay have been spending my time in Asia mostly but i have a european citizenship so it will not be hard to get there.
Thanks for adding me to you network and giving me your inspirations
Keep rockin it brother
Cheers from Canada
Dino
You are speaking to a kindred spirit.
But have to say you are much more further on down the path, and will look forward to staying connected.
love the saying
"Money replenishes itself TIme does not" and "absolute Freedom" powerful stuff for certain.
will have to get to the ukraine for a stay have been spending my time in Asia mostly but i have a european citizenship so it will not be hard to get there.
Thanks for adding me to you network and giving me your inspirations
Keep rockin it brother
Cheers from Canada
Dino
griego62
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Thank you for following. You've come right on time. I am leaving my job in a couple of weeks which is not that a corporate miracle but I currently live in Greece which is supposedly just recovering from crisis and this job is pretty high paying. I can always go back but it would kill me. I cannot say I have something going in the blogging world but I need time to work on my new creations. I am fairly new to WA which has given me that push that was missing. I was born in Greece and went to the US when I was 8, came back when I was 15, went to the US again when I was 19 and came back again when I was 21. After opening various businesses which went pretty good, I started to travel to India, Nepal, Thailand, etc. and at some point found myself in Mexico where I formed a family and spent 16 years of my life. I came back to Greece three and a half years ago because of the violence issue Mexico has been facing in the last decade. My daughter was going to enter her teenage years and I did not want her to live in that kind of situation. I am now 56 also and am thinking of going to Madrid to live for a few years. I will have to go back to Mexico within a year and a half and probably have to stay there for a few months in order to not lose my citizenship. I speak fluent English, Spanish and of course, Greek.
And that pretty much sums me up. I am glad to have met you. In a way, you give me inspiration. I hope everything keeps working right for you in your amazing life. You are an example to be followed. Stay well!
And that pretty much sums me up. I am glad to have met you. In a way, you give me inspiration. I hope everything keeps working right for you in your amazing life. You are an example to be followed. Stay well!
esteadman
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for the follow, following you back. Amazing life story and even more amazing Hierarchy of Values. Congratulations on finding your place and purpose in life. Sometimes it takes traveling around the world to find it, I found mine in the Philippines with the woman that I married and have remained happily with for over 44 years. Best wishes for your continued success.
P.S. I'll write my Hierarchy of Values now.
Ed
Thanks for the follow, following you back. Amazing life story and even more amazing Hierarchy of Values. Congratulations on finding your place and purpose in life. Sometimes it takes traveling around the world to find it, I found mine in the Philippines with the woman that I married and have remained happily with for over 44 years. Best wishes for your continued success.
P.S. I'll write my Hierarchy of Values now.
Ed
Johnpavich
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Mr. Thompson I like your style ha ha and to help those people in the Ukraine what a great idea !
It reminds me of a quote !
Some men see things as they are and ask why,
I dream of things that never were and ask why not !
Robert Kennedy
Go get em Mr. Thompson !
Following u now
It reminds me of a quote !
Some men see things as they are and ask why,
I dream of things that never were and ask why not !
Robert Kennedy
Go get em Mr. Thompson !
Following u now
ExpatMark
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Thank you, great quote. Looking forward to 2019! Very big plans. Best of success to you next year also.
Johnpavich
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Same to you thanks , I loved your bio you are a free spirit.
Another favourite quote is,
The way to overcome a problem is to first realize you have one !
I think it was anonymous
So many people go thru life not realizing they have certain problems.
Not that I am practising Christian but doesn't the bible say know thyself ?
Another favourite quote is,
The way to overcome a problem is to first realize you have one !
I think it was anonymous
So many people go thru life not realizing they have certain problems.
Not that I am practising Christian but doesn't the bible say know thyself ?
mikeatoz
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Hi Mark - You are obviously a man on a mission; to live your life. I agree that men seek respect, it is perhaps our primary need. It starts when you learn to respect yourself and follow your own path. This leads us to being grateful and respectful of others.
You are now a positive influence on me and others I'm sure.
Thank You - Mike
You are now a positive influence on me and others I'm sure.
Thank You - Mike
ExpatMark
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Thank you Mike for your kind words. I think my parents did a pretty good job. Dad was 56 and Mom 38 when I became a Gomer Pyle baby. Surprise, surprise, surprise! I had 2 twenty year old sisters and when I popped out in feb of 1961 it surprised everyone. Dad just said" make straight A's and do what you want". I did and I learned at an early age I always wanted absolute freedom. Give me that and a purpose(helping others), and I am quite content. Now if I can just conquer this MMO thing. lol. Have a great weekend!
mikeatoz
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HA - I guess I will be the Sargent Carter to your Gomer Pyle ...Carry on Pyle !
JudsonH1
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Hi Mark, I will be following you. You have an amazing bio. A real renaissance man. You already have a lifestyle people have dreamed of. So many amazing people and diverse population in the WA community. My mother was born in 1922. She was a real classy person and miss her. My father no longer with me either. Both my parents were unique.
Hmm, I never thought of living in Ukraine as a cheaper place to live. I have to check it out...at least to visit. Blessings to you.
Hmm, I never thought of living in Ukraine as a cheaper place to live. I have to check it out...at least to visit. Blessings to you.
NWTDennis
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Hello Mark ... thank you for the follow. You have such an honest and refreshing outlook on life, and seem undeterred once you set your mind on the direction you want to go. These attributes will serve you well here at WA.
Does your Ukrainian lady friend speak English and/or are you learning to speak Russian?
I wish you the best on your WA journey and your journey of life.
Does your Ukrainian lady friend speak English and/or are you learning to speak Russian?
I wish you the best on your WA journey and your journey of life.
ExpatMark
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Thanks Dennis. She speaks better English than most Americans. And Ukrainian(Cyrillic alphabet) easier to learn than English. Most of the letters are latin like engish and they all have just one sound. The young people here all have at least 4 years of college and many years of learning English. The problem here is the government is so corrupt and the average salary only about $150 usd. The "shadow economy" is embedded from the communist days and will take better leaders to solve the problem. The people are salt of the earth and living here reminds me of growing up in the late 60's-early seventies in america. I am 2.5-3 hours from all the European capitals and so much history to see. With Russia attacking ship yesterday in the Black Sea, martial law is now in force Afraid it is going to get worse before it gets better. The West doesn't want to get involved. Sad.
NWTDennis
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I hope things are safe for you and she. Your description of the young Ukrainians seems very positive for the future. Oops ... we're getting very close to a topic of discussion that is on the No No list.
Any way I wish you and she all the best. Be safe.
Any way I wish you and she all the best. Be safe.
ExpatMark
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I need to read the no-no list. Where can I find it. I have always had a problem with authority figures. lol
NWTDennis
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Here you go, Spam is a NO NO! Technically I guess #17 is referring to WA blog posts so perhaps it doesn't apply in profile dialog.
Authority figure?? :-)
Authority figure?? :-)
CLandi
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Mark, It is one thing to learn to speak a language, but another to learn the rules of grammar. I have learned both, and find Russian/Ukrainian grammatical rules to be very difficult. Just like English, Russian spelling can be difficult and Russian letters can be pronounced differently under certain circumstances.
The hardest part of learning English is the spelling of words, and it drives me crazy. Good Night
Chuck
The hardest part of learning English is the spelling of words, and it drives me crazy. Good Night
Chuck
ExpatMark
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If I did not know English, I would say it has to be hard to learn. Seems like there are more exceptions than rules. Learning the Cyrillic alphabet is easy and all the letters have just one sound(unlike English). My girlfriend always wants to improve her English. I tell her she speaks better than most American, and the way she butchers some expressions is priceless. Spanish was easy to learn and just as easy to forget. Guess like anything if you don't use it , you lose it.
CLandi
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This is something I found that dates back to Nov. 29. Just as I told you on FB earlier today ( Dec. 9 ).
MorganJ72
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So read profile, are you a minor god. I work very hard to eat well and stay in shape, I was even considering in college becoming you. Aloha for Hawaii the Big Island, seem to be an amazing human, I am just a minor one LOL. Regardless Mahalo for following hope to talk story in the future. Morgan
ExpatMark
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Maybe a minor god in Ukraine. Poor one in Hawaii. I just did the numbeodotcom thing and compared Kiev, Ukraine to Honolulu and it would take about $170k in Honolulu to have the same standard of living as $40k in Ukraine. It only takes about $375k to have $1million of buying power in Ukraine, and the women are the most beautiful(and approachable) in the world. Keep in touch friend and Happy Turkey Days.
MorganJ72
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My best friend in High school was from Poland and spoke four languages, and I had a roommate from the Ukraine for 6 months. Gobble Gobble Happy turkey day to you. Morgan
Janxio
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Hi! Happy to hear that someone found their warm and fuzzy corner of the world with a good partner, for no matter what many say, we are here to share our happiness and sorrows with the right partner. I am sincerely happy for you:)...and totally understand your early retirement! I retired at 62... not enough money, but there is no comparison for the peace of mind and tranquility I have today just knowing that I OWN MYSELF... priceless!!!
McWord
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Thanks for the follow; I’m following you back!
As you know by now, the WA Community has tons of help for anyone who needs it, so don't hesitate to reach out. We are interested in our mutual success and there are plenty of people willing and able to assist!
All the best,
mitch
As you know by now, the WA Community has tons of help for anyone who needs it, so don't hesitate to reach out. We are interested in our mutual success and there are plenty of people willing and able to assist!
All the best,
mitch
despatis
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Dear Mark, thanks for sharing and for accepting my invite, much appreciated. Seems you're doing very well, so keep on track and let's stay in touch.
Desmond We are here to help!
Desmond We are here to help!
Agusto
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Retiring early is your right decision. I’m 69 years old retired from the Law Office environment five years ago. It seems I worked too long.
I’ve been traveling myself and met my girlfriend at the golf tournament. We have 3 year old son that kept me out of retirement.
WA is a long term investment for my son.
Enjoyed the community with people like you.
I’ve been traveling myself and met my girlfriend at the golf tournament. We have 3 year old son that kept me out of retirement.
WA is a long term investment for my son.
Enjoyed the community with people like you.
BilBailey
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You're starting to get under my skin. If you have an Issue with the USA I'll bring you an American made John Deere Tractor and a Log Chain so you can pull your head out of your butt so you see where you are going!!
I see you UNFOLLOWED ME that is great I'll do you the same. Do not read my comments ar Blogs, you're too ignorant! I HOPE I made this CLEAR enough even for you.
Bill Bailey
I see you UNFOLLOWED ME that is great I'll do you the same. Do not read my comments ar Blogs, you're too ignorant! I HOPE I made this CLEAR enough even for you.
Bill Bailey
CLandi
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BilBailey
Why are you so upset with him? I worked with many people who retired and left the USA to live in a country that is less expensive. I haven't read any negative comments about the USA from him? Have you?
Chuck
Why are you so upset with him? I worked with many people who retired and left the USA to live in a country that is less expensive. I haven't read any negative comments about the USA from him? Have you?
Chuck
ExpatMark
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He doesn't know CLandi. Morons like him are the reason I left America. He hides behind a computer spitting insults, but would never say anything to my face. He's at work now, I am heading to St. Croix to spend 2 weeks scuba diving, then to Prague to a friends wedding. He has never been out of Hazard County.
CLandi
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Mark,
I'm disappointed that it had to be a war of words. I took to you because we have much in common, and that makes it easy to relate to you. I have considered moving to Kiev, but not because I don't like this country. Instead I would do it for it a lady I really cared about.
St. Croix and Prague. Is that made possible by what you have accomplished at WA?
Thank you for the like and the comment. I hope you find happiness wherever you are in this world.
Chuck
I'm disappointed that it had to be a war of words. I took to you because we have much in common, and that makes it easy to relate to you. I have considered moving to Kiev, but not because I don't like this country. Instead I would do it for it a lady I really cared about.
St. Croix and Prague. Is that made possible by what you have accomplished at WA?
Thank you for the like and the comment. I hope you find happiness wherever you are in this world.
Chuck
ExpatMark
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Haven't made a cent at WA, but looking forward to using what I have learned here to switch from one-on-one training to online (can reach way more clients). Made my moving money selling my house, business(Property Maintenance-had 51 residential/commercial properties I maintained by myself), lump sum payment from 25 years at Scripps Howard and not having any kids. Plus Personal Training nets me $75/ hour. Put money into my IRA's for over 25 years. Compound interest is a great thing.
CLandi
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Mark, you are very wise. If I had to do it all over again, I would have chosen a Roth IRA. No tax benefits on your current income, but you pay no tax on what you take out when you retire. After reading your comment again, I'm not sure that you haven't invested in a Roth IRA.
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the comment.
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Hey hi Mark! ... delighted to meet you here today! ...
... you're a real, authentic Star!
With best wishes for every success, cheerio... 😊
Hey hi Mark! ... delighted to meet you here today! ...
... you're a real, authentic Star!
With best wishes for every success, cheerio... 😊
ExpatMark
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Calh60
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Thanks for the follow...you have an impressive life resume. I really like your statement, "Money replenishes, itself, Time does not." This could not be more spot on. I too retired early ( age 46 ) from a law enforcement career. I've had a few very boring full-time jobs since then. I am very intrigued by anything online and I think this platform has great potential for retired folks. It will take hard work and effort to obtain income but I'm always up for a good challenge.
Good luck!
Good luck!
ExpatMark
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Calh60
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Great idea, my dad, who is deceased now started tinkering with computers in his later years. I really think the interaction kept his mind sharp and his thoughts progressing forward. The same thing could be said for folks in nursing homes.
While I go through the boot camp training I want to focus on the retired community with a concentration to retired veterans and law enforcement. I think it is the kind of thing that may allow for scaling as well. Just think if even 10 people signed up in a nursing home. That would be a large number of possible sites.
While I go through the boot camp training I want to focus on the retired community with a concentration to retired veterans and law enforcement. I think it is the kind of thing that may allow for scaling as well. Just think if even 10 people signed up in a nursing home. That would be a large number of possible sites.
ExpatMark
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Lets keep in touch with this niche idea and brainstorm. The older generation would have so much of life experiences to draw niches from. Moneonline.com am sure is taken but how bout moneyfromnursinghomedotcom. why not?
Hi MT. Thank you for adding me to your team. Talking about salaries, here in South Africa the average salary is $70 per month among the poor which forms almost 60% of the population. Where a whopping 27% of them are unemployed. And just thinking of the woman and her daughter next door to me... they do not even know how to switch a computer on! I hope your task in the Ukraine would be easier. All the best and take care.
Regards
Charmaine
Regards
Charmaine
ExpatMark
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I never really thought about how poor South Africa really is. Ukraine's problems are leftovers from being part of Russia for so long. Almost all employees are paid "under the table" so employers do not have to pay taxes. This "Shadow Economy" makes it difficult for a gov't to get anything done. The young people are the most highly educated in the world. All speak 3 languages, have a 4+ years at a university, 18 months military training. The literacy rate is highest in the world at 99.8 % They just don't have enough jobs though they have become like the 5th largest IT job market in the world, behind only china, Russia, india and America. WA would be perfect for the younger generation. The people are salt of the earth, so hospitable, so family oriented. I love it there.
GuyW1
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Thank you for the follow and I've now reciprocated.
Your bio is amazing and it has quite a few similarities to my own life and experiences.
I too have no family to speak of and I'm so glad that I'm in the WA family now. Although I'm new I feel that I belong already and that is a wonderful feeling.
I'm so pleased that you have found the true love of your life, one which as yet has eluded me but one can hope!
Keep up the wonderful work that you do.
Guy
Your bio is amazing and it has quite a few similarities to my own life and experiences.
I too have no family to speak of and I'm so glad that I'm in the WA family now. Although I'm new I feel that I belong already and that is a wonderful feeling.
I'm so pleased that you have found the true love of your life, one which as yet has eluded me but one can hope!
Keep up the wonderful work that you do.
Guy
DCarpenter1
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Thank you Mark for the follow - I have reciprocated. A most thought provoking bio.
I will also make my list of "Heirarchy of Values"
Most I already adopt - but do need to focus & be reminded of the most important ones from the list.
Life is a journey & we only get one shot at it - so I try to not look back at things I can not change - but look forward & try to make a difference for myself & my family, friends & help where I can.
I am an Aussie in Thailand where the salary is approx $130 a month for most. As A Rotarian, I do what I can to assist children & their education.
Denis
I will also make my list of "Heirarchy of Values"
Most I already adopt - but do need to focus & be reminded of the most important ones from the list.
Life is a journey & we only get one shot at it - so I try to not look back at things I can not change - but look forward & try to make a difference for myself & my family, friends & help where I can.
I am an Aussie in Thailand where the salary is approx $130 a month for most. As A Rotarian, I do what I can to assist children & their education.
Denis
gmcwilliam
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Hi Mark and thank you for the follow. I loved reading your bio. It holds so true to how my wife and I live our lives. We are currently holidaying in Malaysia while I work in east Africa. There may be an opportunity to work in Myanmar soon, so may decide to pick up camp and move to Yangon for a while. We'll see. Anyway, every success with your online endeavours. Your desire to help others almost guarantees you success. Gary
BobMargroff
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Hi Mark, thanks for the follow...I will now follow you back. Traveling around the world and do anything you want seems like a great lifestyle. I guess I need to come up with my own hierarchy...it may help me put some things in perspective. I wish you the best.
ExpatMark
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It helps me stay focused, I suggest everyone have one. You may be surprised at what you write down.
JasonKim
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Hello Mark, there must have been an issue with the Wealthy Affiliate platform earlier when I tried to message you.
Well, in any case, I want to thank you for having me be a part of your network and I've followed you back as well. I hope all is working out well with your online business and wish you much success in fulfilling all of your personal and financial goals.
Jason
Well, in any case, I want to thank you for having me be a part of your network and I've followed you back as well. I hope all is working out well with your online business and wish you much success in fulfilling all of your personal and financial goals.
Jason
GuineaPig
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Thank you for following me, I am following you now too. I wish I could have gone abroad but I have too much family state side and a wife of almost 40 years not wanting to go yet. Happy wife happy life, what can I say. Thank you for having me in your network, I look forward to working with you on this online venture.
GuineaPig
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Thank you, I appreciate that. With your background maybe a guest blog would work at some point if you were interested.
ExpatMark
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I have never been asked. How is that done? I have kinda caught wind of it, but never checked it out.
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