3 Financial Mistakes to Avoid Sep 26, 2025

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In this episode, I talk about 3 financial mistakes I’ve seen over and over again.
It’s painful to watch because it leaves so many men broke at 65.


Mistake #1 – Confusing Assets with Income
When Income is less than Expenses, Net Worth (future financial security) is eroded.
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A Man Without Purpose Distracts Himself With Pleasure Sep 19, 2025

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A friend recently sent this quote to me:

ā€œA man who lacks purpose distracts himself with pleasure.ā€

I agree with this quote. Helen, thank you for sending it.

I think men also distract themselves with negativity. Especially negativity in the news.


The Problem: Distraction
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The #1 Fitness Mistake - Not Enough Protein Sep 13, 2025

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Introduction
I talk to a lot of guys.
Aside from being free of pain and having energy, most men I talk to want one of three things: more muscle, less fat, or both

I think most men would agree – there are only two levers that matter for fitness:

  • Output (your exercise)
  • Input
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Honoring Tsunami Victims: Lessons for Well-Being Sep 06, 2025

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In this episode, I talk about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 250,000 people.
In the video, I’m standing on Khao Lak beach in Thailand. It was one of the worst hit areas of Thailand.
In front of me is the Andaman Sea. Beyond tha...

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Cost of Living in Chiang Mai Aug 30, 2025

Several guys have asked me about the costs of living in Chiang Mai.
So, I put together this Cost of Living video.

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I shot the video from my condo in Chiang Mai.
I got to use my new whiteboard for the first time, like my days teaching at university.

I address three categories of ...

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Expats - Coping with Loneliness Aug 22, 2025

The topic of loneliness has come up a lot lately.

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Last week, a woman here in Chiang Mai was talking about her husband.
He’s a retired American expat.
The woman works full-time as a schoolteacher.

She said her husband is 63, spends most of his time alone at home, has no social li...

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Right now! What are you thinking about? Aug 16, 2025

Right Now!
What are you thinking about?

In this episode, I make the point we have control over what we think about. The decision is ours.
What we decide to think about determines our Well-Being.
We need to really think about, what we think about.


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Expats - Letting Go Aug 15, 2025


Expats - Letting Go

In this short episode, I talk about how moving far away as an expat does not solve our painful memory problems.
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A lot of men think by moving far away, living as an exp...

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Shoulder Pain Journey - Think movement, not stretching Aug 08, 2025

Shoulder Pain Journey

In this episode, I talk about my shoulder pain journey.
I share the four key words I learned from an excellent yoga teacher:

"Think movement, not stretching"



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Background
I began to experience shoulder pain and mobility problems around 15 years a...

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David in the Gym Aug 02, 2025



David in the Gym

In this episode, we visit David's gym in Chiang Mai where he walks us through some of his key exercises and shares important tips along the way.

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But first, here are some points I would like to emphasize:
- Most guys can do a lot more in the gym tha...

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To Become Free Is Everything Jul 27, 2025

To Become Free Is Everything

Agenda:
- Becoming free, stepping outside our comfort zone
- John O'Donohue - To become free is everything
- Rousseau quote - Everywhere, men are in chains
- After decades worrying about everyone else, now I am free
- Jon Bon Jovi - It's my life
- Frank Sinatra - My Way
- Be f...

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Expat on the Beach - Freedom is a great feeling! Jul 26, 2025

Expat on the Beach - Freedom is a great feeling!

Agenda:
- At the beach - Hua Hin, Thailand
- Scandinavian community
- Golf destination
- YouTube update
- Well-Being Man channel is growing
- Travel & Leisure ranks Chiang Mai #1
- Driver's licenses, condo ownership
- Material wealth and happiness
- Freedom i...

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