5 Things I’ve Learned After a Year of Retirement
A year into retirement, here’s what surprised me: losing the built-in social life of work, still loving routines, and how hard it is to go from saver to spender. Five lessons for anyone making the move.
Keeping My Body Sharp in Retirement
Ten months into retirement and coming back from a hip injury, here’s how I keep my body sharp: functional fitness, walking the golf course, skiing with my son, and a daily walk without my phone.
Keeping My Mind Sharp in Retirement
How I keep my mind sharp in retirement: reading across genres two pages at a time, building an AI “robot” assistant, and making art every day.
7 Observations from 7 months of retirement
Seven months after 40+ years as a CPA, here are seven honest observations, from losing urgency and identity to still living on a Monday–Friday schedule.
From Reflection to Action: Your Retirement Review
What if you treated retirement like a year-end review? Five areas to reflect on (relationships, contribution, health, experiences and spirit) before your next chapter starts.
Commitment: The Bridge Between Intention and Achievement
Success rarely shows up without commitment. What authors from Scott Adams to Brian Moran say about keeping promises to yourself, and why you should define success on your own terms.