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Objective 1. Sound advice right there.

I love the intimacy of this channel. It is as though Curt is a neighbor and I'm visiting him in the am with my hot beverage in hand. Go in peace.

Just FYI Kurt...even the U.S. Marine Corps has gotten rid of sit ups and replaced them with abdominal crunches. This was done because traditional sit ups mainly work the hip flexors, the abs are secondary, and they cause unneeded strain/stress on the lower back. Just a suggestion I thought I would pass along in the interest of trying to keep your lower back healthy.

BFD. Move on. 8.2Billion people on the planet have similar stories.

What a brilliant idea with Rudy. I'm glad you're doing well, Kurt. Have a wonderful weekend!

I think that's a great idea. Familiarisation! Consider putting something in the travel crate, with your scent. Perhaps sleeping on the blanket you will put in the crate for Ollie. One more 'comforting' attribute, to his temporary travel environment.

Smart idea. I am crate training a young dog myself. What I do is I decrease the dogs visibility outside the crate and increase our distance slowly over the course of weeks. That way, he has lots of time to adjust to being far away from me in a crate and not being able to see outside of the crate.

Who knows Kurt you could be back some time.

Your wife said let it go. You know that means you gotta let it go. Or find your value on your own terms. Make some process documentation for future project managers. Find a way to pass on that wisdom and experience. :)

I'm reading a book called Bullshit Jobs and the author talks a lot about the stress of being paid to do nothing. I know your job isn't a bullshit job, but your experience reminds me of that.

I had many arguments with our coworkers over the years that they didn't need to worry about this because we were contributing to Social Security. They really need to offer a retirement training as part of onboarding. I've talked to so many young people who don't understand how their pension, SS, and a 457 work.

Ganbattene, Remember you are conscious and comfortable in any situation. In tune with the consciousness which is your emotion. Rituals of the day do bring anxiety, if your try to perfect them. So be fluid and just be. Live long and prosper.

Congratulations Kurt!

A simple life like that sure sounds good. I just had a child, and am experiencing sleep problems like you used to, and this comment is definitely something to meditate on. Not regrets of course, but just thinking what would life be like otherwise, and how to best cope with giving a good life to the family and myself! In my situation, my way seems very perfectionist and all-or-nothing, so I wonder if I just spent a life of the mind, my brain would find a way to muck it up anyway 😅Thought provoking nonetheless. Glad the fitness is going well.

74 days left of work most feel great knowing your done and can live free Kurt. Hope you and the family are well.

My friend, your solution is simple; let go. If I could sum it up in quotes I would use the following: “The things you own end up owning you.” - Fight Club “When you want more than you have, you think you need. And when you think more than you want, your thoughts begin to bleed.” - Eddie Vedder Let go of the illusion of comfort and train your mind to be still and confident. All these thoughts and the fears and illusions they create keep you in a cage. Being truly “prepared to die” should not include “having your affairs in order.” Respectfully.

Hey Kurt! Just wanted to start by saying thanks for always sharing your thoughts with us. It is always interesting to hear your thoughts and have mine even if I don't comment every time. However, you do have me thinking about my life and my daughter and my time when death comes knocking. I think right now I am not ready for death simply because of some things you mentioned. Raising my daughter and I have so many things that are unfinished. My art, my career, my guidance for others. I think I am not ready at the moment, but I realize there will be a time when I am ready for what's coming. We don't escape it. I have had a wonderful life so far and feel blessed in many ways. P.S. I cannot wait for some new videos in Japan!! I've been a huge follower since around 2010 or earlier. Been a long time my friend and I cherish each video. Thank you.

been following u from the start...have thought about some topics you've said in videos. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Taiwan.

What a tranquil walk and talk

When Chie and I first went over to Japan in '91, we were not married. I had a working holiday visa, but was able to switch it to a working visa when a school hired me. After a year, Chie and I got married but immigration would only grant me a yearly spousal visa. That meant, I had to have yearly, face to face meetings at immigration, in Fukuoka city. After a few years of that, and the birth of our son, they finally issued me a proper visa.

Hi, Kurt. I watch you regularly, I just don't comment much. Congratulations on your exit date! It is so interesting watching you and your family go through this process. My husband and I are having both our daughters living at college having the house all to ourselves for the first time in literally 26 years. It is a transition I am excited for, (for them and us) and also very sad over. It is weird because I don't know what this will be like. But I am very happy that my husband and I will get to be just us again. Anyway, it helps to watch and know that we are not alone in this kind of journey. And your information is super helpful. Thank you for sharing. 👍

WISE Words Kurt 👍👍👍

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Will you make again lost place Videos?

Kurt - I have been watching your videos from the time when you lived in Japan to your return back to the United States. I also lived in Japan when I was in the U.S. Navy and was able to live and work over there for around 20 years. I always wanted to continue living there, but I had two sons that we wanted to learn more of their homeland (both were born in Japan). We ended up buying a house here and I continued working (after the Navy), until a few months ago when I decided, I'm totally retired. I do like the United States and I'm currently living in Florida (I lived in Michigan before that). Now that my sons are adults, I've told my wife (who is Japanese), that I'd like to go back to Japan if possible. I've spent a some years here, but it's not the same. If I had a chance, I'd like to make the switch to living in Japan again. We are supposed to visit Japan soon, but I know it will be short and many friends are gone (I've been there are few times for a few days before). The question is whether it is possible to return and will we be happy there again. If you like, contact me and we could talk more. I do like the United States (it's the country of my birth), but I also like Japan the same, and perhaps even more. My name is Wade.

yea i dont think they are carnivorous but cool

The Term is Called Ghosting You, Plain and Simple, More Common than you think KURT 🙄🙄

The Term is Called Ghosting You, Plain and Simple

I think we're getting your rain from earlier right now.

Such a calming and relaxing vibe the rain causes!

I love the rain. My creativity thrives during a rain storm. ❤

Get back into the Japanese antiques! I collect vintage everyday komon kimonos and obis: I would love to see this. 🧡💙

I know it has to be challenging being away from Yumiko. You both are strong and amazing people and it'll be wonderful for you guys to reunited again. ❤️ I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. 😊

My husband and I have been following you for years and we're glad to see you still making vids! Will be glad for you when you get back with your family! Wanted to tell you something we thought was funny, we're here in Ohio and it's was a little after 9pm and while we were sitting on our deck, watching you talk as you sat on your deck, a plane went over head at the EXACT same moment as you mentioned the one there and pointed up and so it made the video experience extra cool and surreal! The plane's even sounded the same! :D Have a great rest of your weekend and cheers to a great week ahead!

The financial person that contacted you out of the blue and wants to do pro bono work is probably similar to tuktuk scams in Bangkok. A tuktuk will approach a tourist that looks like it is their first time in Thailand and offer them a very, very low fare to drive them around to the tourist hotspots. Along the way the tuktuk will make unexpected stops at jewelry shops, tailors and gem shops. Once at these shops, the tourist will be hit with high pressure sales tactics and basically tricked into buying things they had no plans of buying and the tuktuk driver will get a nice kickback from these businesses.

Funny😅

I think the excitement and fanfare of your retirement may be tied to all the life changes happening in relation to it. New house, new country, hell, in some ways a new life. It all awaits you on the other side of the retirement. The last day of work is the dam that stands between you and real change.

Love videos and perspective Kurt I need to watch you more! You certainly peaked my interest in Japan and travel with your old Shizuoka videos

Please stay away from those bees, Kurt. You are in the desert and those bees are probably of the Africanized variety. Those bees will swarm and attack to kill and there is no escape. They are no joke. Seriously.

What a really awesome idea! I'm all for it! 😊

Do you recycle at home or just dump everything in one bag as garbage?