A Year End Review

It is common in December to look back at what was achieved in the past year.  At work, that is often in a year end-review.  Of the life side, many of my friends send out a Christmas card year-end summary filled with their family’s (often kids!) life doings.  I love getting those notes but have … Continue reading A Year End Review

Learning How to Play

I want my next stage of life to be “more play and less work” which means having a strong understanding of how my Leisure / Hobby Life Domain will come to life. Recall I’ve written about 7 Life Domains in thinking thru retirement transition.  When I created my life vision using these domains, initially the … Continue reading Learning How to Play

Un-knot the Nots

I am not working.  I am not giving back.  I am not exercising every day.  I am not busy. Every single one of those statements is often met with a negative response from others.   What do you mean, you’re NOT.   If you’re not, then you are …. lazy, a sloth, morally weak, a … Continue reading Un-knot the Nots

What is my purpose?

So many of the retirement books talk about living your life’s purpose, leaving behind your legacy, and making a difference in the world. In many cases, a satisfying retirement is said to be dependent on articulating and then living according to your life purpose.   Every time I read about purpose, or hear a speaker … Continue reading What is my purpose?