By staying in an EU time zone you'll have the best opportunity to observe the US markets. Cyprus/Malta/Canary Islands - According to your posts the only downside I see for these places is that the supposed problem preventing you from profitability - your friend's and family - will want to visit you defeating your purpose of leaving home.
just my opinion. you should do what you decide to do. not what I would do. You are adult enough to make your own decision. In fact I know you are going to make your own decision and flip us all off. end of discussion. there are more discussions on ET that require my sanity. hahahaha.
Those pesky friends and girlfriends interfering with the really important things in life like money and code. I sincerely wish you the ability to find perspective in life my friend, that is far more important than what you think you're seeking.
Those are actually good suggestions also. I've been to both Cyprus and all of the Canary Islands. From a cost perspective I think these places are also pretty good. It might be a little bit too hot, though. I find it easier to focus and stay indoors when the climate is cooler. But with summer approaching by the time I'm leaving - that will probably be an issue everywhere I go. I wouldn't mind a visit from friends and family.
You guys read way too much into my private life and situation. Does a 3 month leave by default mean that I'm giving up on my family, friends and girlfriend? I've done a lot for my family and friends already. Some of my family members are not in a very good financial situation. If I should succeed with this - I will help them financially also. 3 months is nothing in the grand scheme of things, but to me as a trader and developer/entrepreneur it can make a huge impact. Every great life has had a great renunciation and in order to lead a balanced life, one might have to endure a longer period of imbalance.
Check out Chiang Mai, Thailand. Very good bang for your buck - can get a new 1 bedroom condo for USD600/month. Internet fast and cheap. Food plentiful and cheap. Lots of expat digital nomad types there. Only downside for you would be time zone, but you could use that to your advantage. Sounds like you want go monk mode and be immersed in the markets. Work at night with no distractions and total focus, sleep in then chill out during the day.
You still die alone. Friends, or money don’t come with you. Not sure why, or how the former can be anymore important than the latter. The concept of “meaning” is the greatest fallacy. You exist, then you don’t.
Countless Studies have been done on people at deaths door and virtually in every case their regret and triumphs lie in their relationships. Very few people will focus on something other than that. I bet GHWB’s last moments focused on his wife and family vs his incredible career.