Carlos Ponce is a Mexican expat who has recently made the first ever move outside of Mexico and decided to become an expat teacher in Saigon, Vietnam. We discuss a wide range of subjects, including opportunity vs escapism, quality of life compared in Mexico and Vietnam, the importance of finding balance and much more.

Topics

⁃ How being native in Mexico can cause paranoia due to prevalent crime and how to swiftly adapt

⁃ Making the move to Vietnam and getting out of your comfort zone

⁃ The importance of questioning WHY you’re doing something; is it opportunity or escapism?

⁃ Finding balance as an adult and an expat

⁃ The importance of figuring out what you like to do and immersing yourself in different worlds

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