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Trying to be 'exceptionally original'Both in his career and in his personal finances, Trias learned that it's not always worth it to try to stray from the norm. "In my 20s, I wasted far too much time and effort trying to be exceptionally original as opposed to being exceptionally competent," he says. He had the idea that you can only get ahead in your career by standing out or trying to re-imagine time-tested tactics. Thinking timing is more important than consistency"My greatest regret financially wasn't my spending, it was my thinking," Trias says. "I think trying to pay attention [to your net worth] month to month or even year to year is probably counterproductive," Trias says.
Persons: Alex Trias, Noki, Trias, it's Organizations: CNBC Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
Alex and Noki Trias retired early and moved to Portugal with their daughter in 2015. In February 2015, Alex Trias, 53, and his wife Noki took their daughter Evie on a vacation to Lisbon, Portugal, and never looked back. Alex and Noki Trias retired early and moved to Portugal with their daughter in 2015. Alex TirasJust two days into their Portugal vacation, the family started planning a move to Lisbon. Photo: Alex Trias
Persons: Alex, Noki Trias, Alex Trias, Noki, Evie, Trias, fanatically, Alex Tiras, It's Organizations: Washington , D.C, CNBC, Global Citizens Solutions Locations: Portugal, Lisbon, Washington ,, Bairro Alto, Old San Juan, Puerto Rican, Spain, Europe, U.S, Sintra
My wife Noki left her nursing job a few years later, and we enjoyed a peaceful retirement in Washington, D.C. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Bettina Corallo is located in Lisbon's Principe Real neighborhood. Photo: Alex TriasExploring Lisbon's historic centerDay or night, downtown Lisbon is an active city with plenty of ambiance to soak in. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards At the farmers' market in Príncipe Real, you'll find dried fruits and homemade pickles. Alex and Noki spend their time in the communal gardens drinking wine, hanging with neighbors, and enjoying views of the Tejo river.
How we found our apartment in Lisbon, PortugalJust two days into our vacation, we started making plans to move. Photo: João Esteves for CNBC Make ItWe must have looked at more than 100 apartments online. Photo: João Esteves for CNBC Make ItMy realtor and I sat at a cafe and negotiated back and forth with the owner via text message. We took out a new loan on our Washington, D.C. home that gave us $600,000, and paid for the rest of the Lisbon apartment in cash. Photo: João Esteves for CNBC Make ItAt the other end of the apartment is our bedroom.
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