One Month to Retirement: What the Final Stretch Actually Feels Like
With one month left before retirement, I’m discovering what the final stretch of the retirement transition actually feels like—emotionally, mentally, and relationally.
With one month left before retirement, I’m discovering what the final stretch of the retirement transition actually feels like—emotionally, mentally, and relationally.
When is the right time to retire? After weeks of reflection, conversations, and real-world tension, I made the decision. This post explores what finally moved me from thinking about retirement to actually stepping into it.
Deciding when to retire isn’t just about reaching “the number.” What happens when your company still needs you? This post explores the emotional, practical, and financial tension of navigating a retirement transition while still feeling responsible to your work.
Who are you without your career? This post explores identity after retirement—and why who you are during the transition matters just as much as who you become after.
Reaching financial independence doesn’t answer the hardest retirement question: when should you actually walk away? This post explores what it means to finish strong before retirement without staying too long.
What happens when one spouse retires before the other? Our retirement transition isn’t unfolding in perfect symmetry — she’s stepped into freedom, and I’m still finishing my career. Walking at different speeds has surfaced unexpected relief, urgency, and honest conversations about health, timing, and what truly matters.
In this installment of The Retirement Glide Path, we share both perspectives — what retirement has actually felt like for her, and what it’s teaching me before I step into it myself.
Essentialism teaches us that doing less—on purpose—leads to a life of deeper meaning, freedom, and joy. In this review, I explore Greg McKeown’s powerful message and how it can transform the retirement journey from busy to purposeful. Discover seven practical steps to simplify your days and thrive in this new season of life.
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