I Thought My Condo Was Bigger… I Was Wrong
For the longest time, I thought my condo was around 850 square feet. Turns out… it’s actually 672. And strangely enough, nothing changed. I was happy before I knew the real number, and I’m still happy now. In this video, I talk about downsizing, retirement, simple living, and why I’ve realized we often need far less space than we think we do. After retirement, my priorities changed. Peace, lower bills, less stress, and simplicity matter more to me now than extra bedrooms or unused space. Maybe “enough” looks different than we’ve been told. 👉 Read more about this here: https://retiredandtrying.com/i-though... Join the early access list for Retired and Trying Companion: https://retiredandtrying.com/retired-... Chapters 00:00 I Thought My Condo Was Bigger 01:09 How Much Space Do We Really Need? 03:32 The Hidden Cost of Bigger Homes 04:56 The Hardest Part of Downsizing 06:20 Society Pushes Us Toward More 07:17 Comfort Is Not Measured in Square Feet 08:36 Happiness Comes From Perception 08:56 Why 672 Sq Ft Is Enough Treadmill you see in my condo: https://wellfittreadmill.com/Retireda... Use code DON at checkout for a discount Retired and Trying is a real life retirement education channel focused on living on Social Security, simple living after 60, downsizing, and finding stability on a fixed income. These videos share real experience — not hype — about what retirement actually looks like, including budgeting, living alone, reducing expenses, and learning to live within narrow margins. This channel is for retirees and soon-to-be retirees who want practical, realistic retirement guidance without pressure, sales tactics, or unrealistic promises. 🔹 Learn more: https://retiredandtrying.com 🔹 Quietly support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/retiredandtr... Or, if you prefer, use the Join button to become a Coffee Club member here on YouTube. 🧾 Protect Your Paperwork After 60 (Free Checklist) https://retiredandtrying.com/protect-... 💵 Control Monthly Bills on a Fixed Income https://retiredandtrying.com/best-bud... 📩 Business inquiries: [email protected] I partner with brands that align with real-life retirement, simple living, and practical finances. #retirement #simpleliving #downsizing #retiredandtrying #minimalism #retirementlife
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