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Never Retire: Spending With Pressure — Why I Raise the Stakes on Purpose
It’s not consumption. It’s a strategy to stay sharp.
15 hrs ago
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: Persistence vs. Stupidity: Why Midlife Demands a Reset
Persistence compounds. Stupidity exhausts.
Sep 15
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: What €18 Buys at the Supermarket in Spain
Another glimpse into the real cost—and feel—of living here.
Sep 10
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: Getting Older Is Just Another Reason for New Plans
Midlife isn’t when the story ends. It’s when the plot gets real.
Sep 9
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: The Real Currency Is Engagement, Not Comfort
Challenging yourself out of comfortable situations is the tonic for a strong second half of life.
Sep 2
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Rocco Pendola
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August 2025
Never Retire: The Floor Pays the Bills, The Ceiling Builds the Life
Freelance income keeps my baseline secure. Projects like Never Retire and Friki de Bici push the ceiling higher.
Aug 28
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: What Being Self-Employed Really Costs in Spain vs. the US
Forget the myths and sensationalist nonsense. Here’s the real math.
Aug 26
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: How Currency Exchange Can Impact You Abroad (and Shape Your Daily Life)
Living abroad means you don’t just earn money. You translate it.
Aug 25
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: We Spend The Same On Food & Drink in Spain As in the US—How Is This Even Possible?
Five reasons why the totals match but the life doesn’t.
Aug 24
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Never Retire: The Myth of the Perfect Time to Move Abroad—Or Do Other Big Things
“Someday” is usually just comfort in disguise.
Aug 21
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: When Going Out Costs Less—Even If You Spend More
In LA, a day out meant at least $150. In Valencia, we spend about the same—but we can do it way more often.
Aug 20
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Rocco Pendola
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Never Retire: Moving Abroad Isn’t Cheap—But It’s Worth More Than It Costs
We spent $7,500 to move to Spain. And I’d do it again tomorrow. Because the real return wasn’t financial—it was structural, cultural, and psychological.
Aug 19
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Rocco Pendola
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