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Risk and Ambiguity – What’s Your Tolerance and Why Does It Matter?

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Any big change involves some risk and ambiguity -- but not changing is risky, too! Just ask the company that used to make vinyl records, or the transportation firm that thought those new-fangled horseless carriages were just a fad. Some people have a high risk tolerance. Would you be comfortable packing a few changes of clothes into a backpack and setting out for parts unknown? I wouldn't -- but some people do just that. Then there are those who have to plan every tiny detail. In the …

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How to Balance Adventure and Risk as an Anywhereist

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Thirty-two years ago, my husband and I started a big adventure with a pretty big risk. We sold our house in upstate New York, packed up our furniture and our four kids and moved to Florida. Without jobs. Our children ranged in age from seven years to 12. In school, the youngest was finishing first grade, the oldest was in seventh. We were pulling them out of the small school where they knew everyone into larger schools where they knew no one. We were tired of the cold and the grey skies. …

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7 Planning Steps Bridget Jones Can Teach Anywhereists

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"Earth to Bridget Sodding Jones!" yells Bridget's boss. As the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary opens, lucky Bridget has been chosen to try skydiving -- on camera -- to see if it's great fun or a terrifying risk. After being forced out of the plane, forgetting to pull the ripcord (prompting the above exclamation from boss) and finally drifting along, chute open, Bridget starts daydreaming about her boyfriend. To come to earth with a bump -- literally -- facedown in a large …

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How to Apply for a US Passport

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Already got yours? then you’re probably good to go and you can skip this article. But if you don’t yet have a US passport, apply for one right away. If you're a US citizen looking to get a passport for the first time, you must apply in person, using Form DS-11. How long does it take to get a new US passport? Be prepared to pay the required fees, based on the speed you want your application processed (an expedited application costs more), and where you are applying. After your …

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5 Reasons You Should Vacation in Your New Country First

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Guest Post by Nick Ball Whether it’s the prospect of a new career or a life in sunnier climes, a move abroad can be an exciting and promising time for anyone upping sticks. With the unknown road ahead, it's easy to forget the most basic components of your move - but moving to another country is a huge commitment and, in order to do it successfully, it’s important to be prepared. So where do you start? At your destination, of course! In today’s post, the Lanzarote locals from Optima Villas are …

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3 No-Nonsense Reasons You Should Attend an Expat Conference

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If you're contemplating your first move overseas, attending an expat conference can be an excellent way to start. I've been to a few, and you can read about them: Top 20 Country Choices for your Overseas Retirement How to Jumpstart your Overseas Move Why you should NEVER Attend an Expat Conference Panama Expat Conference -- Hot Air or Helpful? When you attend an expat conference you get a lot of information. You also get more -- much more. #1 Country Information You'll get scads of …

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