Why Traveling Made Me Realize How Lucky We Are to Live in America (and Florida)
Why Traveling Made Me Realize How Lucky We Are to Live in America (and Florida)  
Podcast: Common Denominator with Moshe Popack
Published On: Mon Dec 22 2025
Description: After traveling through Japan, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Europe, I came home with a powerful realization: the United States—especially Florida—offers a level of opportunity, freedom, and growth that’s hard to match anywhere else in the world.In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I reflect on what global travel revealed about:- Why economic conservatism can lead to stagnation- How Japan’s financial system became a cautionary tale- Why parts of Europe feel stable but stuck- The realities of property investment, taxes, and growth abroad- And why Florida stands out with no state income tax, business-friendly policies, and massive inbound migrationWe talk GDP, global economies, population growth, and what it really means to live in a system designed for upward mobility and innovation.If you’re thinking about where to live, invest, build a business, or raise a family, this episode offers perspective you can’t get without stepping outside the U.S. bubble.Like this episode? Leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominator🎙 Common Denominator PodcastWebsite: https://moshepopack.com/podcast/YouTube: @mpopackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpopackFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshePopackNewsletter: https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/