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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2023 · 33 MIN

Ingrid Reckard Doesn’t Like Being Unhappy

from Happiest Retirees · host Ryan Doolittle

Ingrid Reckard says some people like being unhappy; she just isn’t one of them. On the day of her retirement, she was already on a plane to Costa Rica. That’s how much she loves traveling. It’s her number one core pursuit. Chances are, it’s near the top of your list, too. But Ingrid was so passionate about it that she became a certified travel advisor. Now, the exotic locales come with tax write-offs. In today’s episode, Ingrid tells us about the search to discover her passion and how she turned it into a reality. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and share with a friend! 00:00-Start 02:07–“I don’t like to be unhappy.” 03:30–More money, less taxes 04:31–If not now, when? 06:24–Be your authentic self 08:10–Costa Rica, etc. 11:10–“Shoulder Season” 17:53–How to contact Ingrid 19:12–Safe solo travel 21:02–Your best $2 chuck 22:15–Finding community 26:17–A purposeful retirement 29:38–Wake up thankful 31:44–Choose your own happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Reckard says some people like being unhappy; she just isn’t one of them. On the day of her retirement, she was already on a plane to Costa Rica. That’s how much she loves traveling. It’s her number one core pursuit. Chances are, it’s near the top of your list, too. But Ingrid was so passionate about it that she became a certified travel advisor. Now, the exotic locales come with tax write-offs. In today’s episode, Ingrid tells us about the search to discover her passion and how she turned it into a reality. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and share with a friend! 00:00-Start 02:07–“I don’t like to be unhappy.” 03:30–More money, less taxes 04:31–If not now, when? 06:24–Be your authentic self 08:10–Costa Rica, etc. 11:10–“Shoulder Season” 17:53–How to contact Ingrid 19:12–Safe solo travel 21:02–Your best $2 chuck 22:15–Finding community 26:17–A purposeful retirement 29:38–Wake up thankful 31:44–Choose your own happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ingrid Reckard says some people like being unhappy; she just isn’t one of them. On the day of her retirement, she was already on a plane to Costa Rica. That’s how much she loves traveling. It’s her number one core pursuit. Chances are, it’s near the...

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