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Thursday, the 30th of March 2023: “Surviving on Credit and Kindness: A Story of Resourcefulness and Gratitude”!!!

5 de January, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly cloudy. This is the second or third day with zero funds. There is no money to eat, no money to buy anything, not even any money to catch a bus to collect money. Am I concerned? Yes, just a little. If it were 10 or 20 years ago, it would […]

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Tuesday, the 28th of March 2023: “Financial Struggles and Self-Respect in Brazil”!!!

3 de January, 2024 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly cloudy. It is still the beginning of the week, but it seems further in the week, like Wednesday evening or Thursday. This month, I have been trying to reorganise my finances by renegotiating my class fees with my pupils. It has been exactly a year since I last increased my […]

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Sunday, the 26th of March 2023: “Finding Inspiration at Unexpected Moments”!!!

21 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 34 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly stormy. Today is a typical Sunday. I had planned to wake up early for a good workout, but once again I struggled to sleep well. I found myself browsing Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube while lying in bed, contemplating life, when suddenly an idea struck me. When we are building a […]

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Friday, the 24th of March 2023: “Fridays: From Lazy Days to Busy Schedules”!!!

18 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny and slightly cloudy. In the past, Fridays were typically slow days, with extra classes for pupils or classes replacing cancelled ones. Today, I have a lot of classes for a Friday, 11 to be exact. It feels like a busy day, but at the same time, I struggle with feeling lazy. It’s […]

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Thursday, the 23rd of March 2023: “Overcoming the Fear of Success”!!!

17 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny and slightly cloudy. Just a typical day. Exercise in the morning, classes all day and Yasmin in the evening. Well, it wasn’t so normal. The exercise was regular. The classes were more or less normal. However, some classes were cancelled for some reason, and I consequently felt a wave of laziness and […]

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Monday, the 20th of March 2023: “Finding Balance: A Dedicated Father and Teacher”!!!

13 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. After the stress of Sunday, a long sleep, and an early rise at 4:00 a.m., things were looking better. Just a good sleep can change your perspective on everything. I had to get up earlier than usual because I had a class at 7:00, so I was determined to […]

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Sunday, the 19th of March 2023: “My Marital History and Moving Homes”!!!

13 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. Everything was going well, and then Sunday. In the morning, I got up early, did a good workout at the end of Leme, and had coffee in the street before going home, and I would like to say that I have never been officially married. I have two mothers […]

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Saturday, the 18th of March 2023: “How to be a morning Person in Rio”!!!

11 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It’s a beautiful Saturday morning, 30 degrees, with a completely blue sky and no sign of rain. I love mornings, especially those in Rio. Rio is a wonderful city. I learned to appreciate it in the morning when I had the dogs, two boxers, Bruce and Petra. I would […]

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Monday, the 13th of March 2023: “Starting Fresh: Letting Go of Clutter and Embracing a New Life”!!!

5 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Monday and the beginning of the working week. I was able to do an exercise session as my first class was at 7:00 a.m. I am concerned that I will have to give up my freedom and live with my ex-wife for the next couple of months. […]

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Sunday, the 12th of March 2023: “A Sunday Walk Through Copacabana and Ipanema”!!!

4 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot and sunny. What a pleasant Sunday. I got up, but this Sunday, I did not do exercise at the end of Leme. First, I did 100 push-ups at home before going out. Then, after green tea, YouTube, etc, I prepared myself to go on a walk. The weather forecast was for rain in […]

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ABOUT ME

Welcome to my blog, The Long Gringo!

I am Richard George James Jackson, a British expatriate who has made Brazil his home for over 30 years.
My experiences have taught me about resilience, transformation, and Brazil's enduring spirit.
I have ventured into various business endeavours, from founding a consultancy in the boat and yacht industry to establishing an English language school.
Along the way, I've discovered the vital importance of resilience and the profound impact of transformation.
I'm eager to share my stories and insights on this blog, hoping to inspire and support others on their own journeys.
Thank you for accompanying me on this virtual adventure!

Richard George James Jackson.

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