Why would a man who had the Coogee penthouse, the cars and the life leave Australia for Thailand?Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6sH6wDLkxUKIF6yP97OA0sMets sits down with Rafa (@elrafa_official), his mate since the Rockdale days, who has spent the last four years building a life and businesses in Chalong, Phuket, while still running businesses here in Sydney.They talk about why he really left, what living in Thailand actually costs, how to test a move properly before you commit, and the mindset behind building anything: humility, effort and the people you surround yourself with.In this episode:■ Why he left: It wasn't money first. It was the feeling of "is this it?" and the mood in Sydney.■ Doing it properly: Live there for a month or more like a local, not a tourist, and get proper advice before any financial decision.■ Humility and hard work: Why the humble chaser beats the comfortable champion.General information only. This isn't financial, tax, legal or migration advice. Speak to a qualified professional about your own situation.Chapters00:00 Intro01:12 Mates since the Rockdale days02:43 Why fitness is about performance, not a six-pack04:45 Why did Rafa really leave Australia?12:49 What a week of recovery costs in Phuket19:26 How to test a move before you commit21:30 Bang Tao, Rawai or Chalong: where should you live?27:19 Cash, systems and learning the rules of a new country35:06 Is Australia getting worse?42:46 Tall poppy syndrome: why do Aussies cut people down?48:35 Spend your money where you want to see change50:54 Building systems to build people1:02:33 Humility leads to hard work1:06:49 Tequila, Thailand and the best days of your life1:14:28 Tune into how people make you feel1:19:05 Why Rafa quit coffeeFollow Rafa:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/elrafa_officialElevate with Mets:Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6sH6wDLkxUKIF6yP97OA0sYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@metsanalinInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/titanmets/#ElevateWithMets #Phuket #MovingToThailand