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These are random thoughts and observations from my every day life, travels, experiencing other cultures, running two companies...the many life lessons, and my continual journey in creating a "minimalistic lifestyle."

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CEO | Compass Group Productions

Producer: Reality TV Programming.

CEO | Compass Group International

International Real Estate Sales & Consulting

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Clarification: still in Costa Rica - expanding to Asia - now hiring!

Clarification:  Compass Group International still (and will continue) to have a strong presence in Central America…especially in Costa Rica!  

due to “timing” and “demand” we feel now is the time to expand to Southeast Asia…specifically Thailand.  Compass started in Central America in 2002 and we’ll be here for many more decades - nothing has changed:)  we still work with the top residential developers in Costa Rica!  

we’re just adding more “destinations” to our portfolio due to the demand for countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Philippines.  in the next 6 months we will be interviewing and hiring 40-50 new “International Real Estate Consultants” for Compass Group International (Asia)…we’ll keep you posted when ‘we’re accepting  new applicants.  

see you in Thailand!  

Posted on Wednesday, April 24th 2013

Tags will roadhouse compass group international international real estate living abroad living in bangkok thailand

attn residential real estate developers, brokers & agents located in Vietnam…

Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh):  attn residential real estate developers, brokers & agents, my team and i will be in Vietnam touring numerous residential developments to be marketed to our North American buyers…we would like to schedule a meeting with you to discuss your developments (and/or current listings). 

Compass Group International (www.CompassProperties.net) is your “gateway” to North American buyers.  please in-box me if you would like to meet with our team - thank you!  

see you in Vietnam! 

Posted on Tuesday, April 23rd 2013

Tags will roadhouse compass group international compass group productions international real estate vietnam internationalrealestate

“summers around the corner and the days are getting longer - i tend to be more productive in warm weather:) as of late, i’m more focused than ever! there’s no excuses for not getting shit done - i’m steppin’ up my game!”

- will roadhouse

Posted on Monday, April 22nd 2013

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Move to Thailand! Live like a King or Queen on a dime!

living abroad:  if you’re looking to live full-time or part-time in Thailand but don’t know where to start - please in-box me!  or go to:

www.CompassProperties.net

to sign up for our future tours to Thailand.  there you will get a first had glimpse on what it’s like to live in this amazing country!  the current “cost of living” is a 1/4 of the U.S.  live like a “King” or “Queen” on a dime:)  see you in Thailand!!!   

Posted on Monday, April 22nd 2013

Tags will roadhouse compass group international retire in thailand living abroad bangkok

attn retiree’s, future 2nd homeowners, real estate Broker’s/Realtors or anyone looking to move overseas.   Compass Group International will be scheduling tours to Thailand starting the 3rd quarter this year.  there, you will spend 5-7 days in Bangkok, Thailand getting a first hand preview of “what it will be like to live in Thailand.”  find out why “Thailand” is one of the top destinations in the world to live!   please head to our website:  www.CompassProperties.net to register on the our homepage.   trust me you won’t want to come back - see you in Thailand!

attn retiree’s, future 2nd homeowners, real estate Broker’s/Realtors or anyone looking to move overseas.  

Compass Group International will be scheduling tours to Thailand starting the 3rd quarter this year.  there, you will spend 5-7 days in Bangkok, Thailand getting a first hand preview of “what it will be like to live in Thailand.”  find out why “Thailand” is one of the top destinations in the world to live!  

please head to our website:  www.CompassProperties.net to register on the our homepage.  

trust me you won’t want to come back - see you in Thailand!

Posted on Thursday, April 18th 2013

Tags will roadhouse compass group international retire bangkok thailand

What Asian’s are thinking: Questions and Definitions

Q:  do you like American food?
D:  i don’t like McDonalds or Burger King.
Q:  what do you mean “same, same?”
D:  disregard that it looks and feels different - it’s the same…so buy it.
 
Q:  how come i’m not married?
D: you must be gay.
Q:  why don’t i want to have children?
D:  you must be gay.
Q:  you think i’m husky?
D:  i think your FAT.
Q:  so there’s a 6 month warranty?
D:  it expires the minute you walk out of my store.
Q:  so your friend will give me a good price?
D:  i’m going to make a nice commission from you.
Q:  i’m from California - do you know where that is?
D:  you must be rich.
Q:  i’m from Utah - do you know where that is?
D:  i never heard of that place - you must be poor.
Q:  your large does not fit me, do you have XL?
D:  that is large - you’re just too fat.

Posted on Wednesday, April 17th 2013

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3 common mistakes most people make in life: 1)  they live in the “past” and/or they cannot let it go.   i use to dwell in my past failures and regrets - it kept me up at nights and made me an angry person.  getting “hung-up” in the past is the #1 reason why most people fail in life. 2)  they forget to live in the “present.”  so many times i hear people say, “i’ll to that tomorrow.”  procrastination and terrible “work ethic” is what distinguishes the 3% from the rest.  for some…there is NO TOMORROW - do it TODAY! 3)  they forget to plan for their “future.” we live in a country with so much wealth, but a typical American has very little to show…only lots of DEBIT!  you never know what the future brings - but it’s good to be prepared.  that means paying off your home first and your car/s…you should also have at least 12 months of reserve.  if you don’t need the room then sell your big-ass home and down-size.  i know it’s hard but this is what your so called “financial consultant  fails to tell you.  what you “buy now” is “taking away FUTURE” tomorrow!  plan wisely.   if you surround yourself with materialistic and hypocritical douche-bags…you will become one as well.  your friends should love you for who you are “inside” not what you can buy them…or show off with your possessions.  i’m only 39 yrs old and i’ve experienced and seen more bad shit go down for 2-3 lifetimes.  give yourself a “reality-check” every quarter - your happiness depends on it.  

3 common mistakes most people make in life:
1)  they live in the “past” and/or they cannot let it go.  
i use to dwell in my past failures and regrets - it kept me up at nights and made me an angry person.  getting “hung-up” in the past is the #1 reason why most people fail in life.
2)  they forget to live in the “present.” 
so many times i hear people say, “i’ll to that tomorrow.”  procrastination and terrible “work ethic” is what distinguishes the 3% from the rest.  for some…there is NO TOMORROW - do it TODAY!
3)  they forget to plan for their “future.”
we live in a country with so much wealth, but a typical American has very little to show…only lots of DEBIT!  you never know what the future brings - but it’s good to be prepared.  that means paying off your home first and your car/s…you should also have at least 12 months of reserve.  if you don’t need the room then sell your big-ass home and down-size.  i know it’s hard but this is what your so called “financial consultant  fails to tell you.  what you “buy now” is “taking away FUTURE” tomorrow!  plan wisely.  
if you surround yourself with materialistic and hypocritical douche-bags…you will become one as well.  your friends should love you for who you are “inside” not what you can buy them…or show off with your possessions.  i’m only 39 yrs old and i’ve experienced and seen more bad shit go down for 2-3 lifetimes.  give yourself a “reality-check” every quarter - your happiness depends on it.  

Posted on Tuesday, April 16th 2013

Tags will roadhouse compass group productions compass group international fiji savusavu happiness

what i learned from spending this last week in Bangkok, Thailand:   1) people that have a strong family structure tend to be happiest.  Asian people believe, “no matter what - family comes first!”  this is something i’ve always known but Thailand has confirmed that.   2) everyone’s physically different, but i dropped 1% body fat, gained a few pounds of muscle from a diet mostly concentrated of fresh tropical fruits and seafood - eating only 3 times a day.  i walked at least 3 - 4 miles a day, worked out every other day. it also helped that i would get a 2hr Thai or foot massage for $15 every other day to aid in recovery.  like i said, everyone’s different, but i’ve been eating less meals for the last 2 months and feel it’s unnecessary for me to be consuming 5-6 mini meals a day…regardless of what research says.   3) “home is truly where the heart is.” Thailand is a wonderful country that puts a permanent smile on my face.  it’s extremely safe and it has everything to offer…and more!  i can escape to a place of complete solitude (free of people) or celebrate with 1,000’s of people in one of the busiest streets in Bangkok.  Thailand is a special place filled with happy (and polite) people, adventure, history, and plenty of tasty food!  working 40-80hrs a week is one thing, making a 6 to 7 figure annual income is another…BUT, learning how to balance everything is true “happiness.”  one can make a shit load of money - be humble and nice at the same time.  one can have material things and be giving at the same time.  ”balance” is key. Thailand has helped me find my “balance.” this country has helped shaped me into a more “well-rounded” peson, but most of all…Thailand is my “happy place:)”   i hope you find your “happy place” too.  

what i learned from spending this last week in Bangkok, Thailand:  
1) people that have a strong family structure tend to be happiest.  Asian people believe, “no matter what - family comes first!”  this is something i’ve always known but Thailand has confirmed that.  
2) everyone’s physically different, but i dropped 1% body fat, gained a few pounds of muscle from a diet mostly concentrated of fresh tropical fruits and seafood - eating only 3 times a day.  i walked at least 3 - 4 miles a day, worked out every other day. it also helped that i would get a 2hr Thai or foot massage for $15 every other day to aid in recovery.  like i said, everyone’s different, but i’ve been eating less meals for the last 2 months and feel it’s unnecessary for me to be consuming 5-6 mini meals a day…regardless of what research says.  
3) “home is truly where the heart is.” Thailand is a wonderful country that puts a permanent smile on my face.  it’s extremely safe and it has everything to offer…and more!  i can escape to a place of complete solitude (free of people) or celebrate with 1,000’s of people in one of the busiest streets in Bangkok.  Thailand is a special place filled with happy (and polite) people, adventure, history, and plenty of tasty food! 
working 40-80hrs a week is one thing, making a 6 to 7 figure annual income is another…BUT, learning how to balance everything is true “happiness.”  one can make a shit load of money - be humble and nice at the same time.  one can have material things and be giving at the same time.  ”balance” is key.
Thailand has helped me find my “balance.”
this country has helped shaped me into a more “well-rounded” peson, but most of all…Thailand is my “happy place:)”  
i hope you find your “happy place” too.  

Posted on Tuesday, April 16th 2013

Tags Will Roadhouse Compass Group International international real estate real estate consulting fiji savusavu exotic vacations world travel v... bangkokthailandsongkran findingyourhappyplace

You need to experience this at least once in your life…

Bangkok, Thailand:  just past 2:30am and i’ve just experienced something that everyone should do at least ONCE…the “Songkran festival.”  

imagine thousands of people from all over thailand (and foreigners from around the world) gathering on a one mile strip armed with cold buckets of water, super soakers and a white power mixed with water.  as you walk down the street you are greeted with cold water and a smear of the powered mixture across your face…”happy new year, and welcome to Thailand” is how they greeted me - along with a smile:)  the music was coming from all directions, food vendors lining the streets to feed the hungry party-goers.  

Songkran is one of the best cultural experiences i’ve ever had in a foreign country.  the Thai people really know how to “kick of the New year” with a bang!  i will post pictures when i get home.  it’s always hard to leave - but i’ll be back soon:)  

Thank you Thailand for giving me a this “life-long” memory.

Posted on Saturday, April 13th 2013

Tags Will Roadhouse Compass Group International international real estate real estate consulting fiji savusavu exotic vacations world travel v... bangkok thailand songkran

Thailand - Mangosteen:  throughout my day i eat tons of this beautiful fruit…and fresh guava:)  google “Mangosteen” - it’s extremely healthy for you.  here in Bangkok i can pick up a large bag of fresh Mangosteen for $2…crazy cheap!  

Thailand - Mangosteen:  throughout my day i eat tons of this beautiful fruit…and fresh guava:)  google “Mangosteen” - it’s extremely healthy for you.  here in Bangkok i can pick up a large bag of fresh Mangosteen for $2…crazy cheap!  

Posted on Thursday, April 11th 2013

Tags mangosteen bangkok thailand eatinghealthy

“Bangkok, Thailand: Thai New Year - the Songkran festival starts in two days. i got to kick off 2013 in Bangkok and here i am again! this Saturday i will get to experience the “Songkran” festival - glad i brought my waterproof cameras - let the water fights begin:)”

will roadhouse

Posted on Thursday, April 11th 2013

Tags songkranfestival thainewyear

“in my close group of friends, we thrive to “out work” each other! success doesn’t come easy. have a wonderful night everyone:)”

 will roadhouse

Posted on Tuesday, April 2nd 2013

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