Did We Retire Too Early? An Honest Conversation on Villa Vie
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We are both painfully aware that time is not a renewable resource.
The idea of losing our health and not being able to do what we want to do is way more scary to us than any kind of financial fear.
Work less, live more while you can.
Our honest answer is no. We may have ended our careers a little earlier than most, but we started a new adventure that's frankly much more exciting than we could have ever imagined.
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After a year of living at sea, a volatile economy sparked a serious question: did we retire too early? In this video, we share our honest answer and the lessons we've learned. Making the leap into early retirement is a monumental decision, and after a year of living on a cruise ship, we're having a candid conversation about the doubts that can creep in. We explore the psychological shift from being a "human doing" to a "human being" and the real challenges of leaving a successful career and its built-in identity behind. This incredible journey aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey has forced us to confront the very real fear of the "one more year syndrome" – that powerful temptation to just keep working for a little more security. We're weighing all the pros and cons, from financial concerns in a shaky economy to the non-negotiable reality that health and time are our most precious assets. If you're contemplating early retirement or are feeling trapped by the "one more year syndrome" yourself, our experience living full-time on the Villa Vie Odyssey might offer the clarity you're searching for. This is more than a travel vlog; it's a deep dive into the emotional side of making one of life's biggest changes and why living on a cruise ship was the right catalyst for us. ✨ The "One More Year Syndrome" is a powerful trap. Have you, or someone you know, wrestled with the decision to finally retire? ✨ Share your story or biggest question in the comments below! 👇 ------------------------------------ 📰 Dive deeper into the story, and head over to our blog: https://chartingourcourse.com/ ------------------------------------ 📕 Curious about life on a RESIDENTIAL CRUISE? We literally wrote THE BOOK on it! Get your copy here: https://dchiddengems.etsy.com ------------------------------------ 🗺️ Explore Our Video Locations! See all the amazing places we've filmed on our interactive Google Map: https://bit.ly/mapofgems ------------------------------------ Affiliate Link Offers: [Together we mutually share benefits from the proven products on this page, and as an Amazon Associate and other affiliate partners we earn from qualifying purchases.] 🛒 Amazon Travel Store (Gear & Cruise Essentials): https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems 🎨 Custom Merch (Cards, Mugs, T-Shirts & More - fully customizable!): https://www.zazzle.com/store/emissary000 🧳 Premium Luggage (Carl Friedrik): Travel in style like us! https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101416266-17071369 📞 Global Connectivity (Airalo eSIMs): Easy data on the go. https://airalo.pxf.io/OeoRrW 🌐 Secure Internet & Streaming (ExpressVPN): Stay safe online. https://bit.ly/expressvpnfreemonths 🎥 Copy Our Vlogging Cameras, Microphones & Other Equipment https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems/list/3MHA0JSRQZSCQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_NSC3EJPNY1F280TWG008 ------------------------------------ 🤝 Support Our Channel 🤝 Enjoying our content? You can help us keep creating in a few ways: 👍"Super Thanks" button under the video for a one-time donation. 🙏Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_-lNUfwWQam7mNQg2ZB1Q/join ------------------------------------ The Villa Vie Residences Website has additional information: https://bit.ly/VVROdyssey 🤝If we provided info that helped your decision to buy a cabin, we would love for you to mention our names at time of purchase. It would give us a referral reward, but there is no pressure for you to mention us. The VVR link identifies our channel but is non-affiliate. Please keep in mind that this represents our life experiences only and no one should engaged in real estate investments without appropriate financial consideration and guidance. ABOUT US: We are a couple (a psychologist and business executive) who retired early in order to travel and enjoy life. We spend half our time in Washington DC and the other half in extended slow travel all over the world. Lately our slow travel has been aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in which we invested substantially in the cabin we own and a small amount in the company. Our philosophy is to "travel wide" but also to "travel deep" which means really getting to learn the stories unique to the destinations that we visit. Join us for the journey. ------------------------------------ HASHTAGS: #dchiddengems #residentialcruising #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #gaytravel ------------------------------------ 🎦 Chapters 00:00 Intro to Early Retirement on Villa Vie 00:32 Reflecting on Life 02:50 Human Doing vs Human Being 03:16 Time is Short 05:03 What We Would Have Missed 06:35 Destination Juneau 11:36 A New Chapter with You 13:59 We Get It 14:53 Make a Plan Early 15:47 The One More Year Syndrome 17:39 What Do You Think