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What Will Your Narrative Be?

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By Joe Casey

What will your narrative be for your retirement life? Well, it just might be taking shape these days, whether you’re aware of it or not. Like most people, I have more time to reflect on my daily walks. And I’ve been thinking about the power of stories lately.  The stories we tell others and the stories we are living right now.

There’s a wealth of wisdom that often goes untapped. It lives in the life stories of older generations. Last week we interviewed Thelma Reese, the co-author of How Seniors Are Saving the World. She shared the story of Benita Cooper, a young architect in Philadelphia who created an organization around stories. The mission is to help older adults share stories of their lives with younger generations. It’s called The Best Day of My Life So Far, and it’s uplifting.

What Happens to The Hero’s Journey in Retirement?

Then there is the story we’re creating of our own lives. I’ve been thinking a lot about a recent piece by Arthur C. Brooks in The Atlantic  Why So Many People Are Unhappy in Retirement?

Brooks notes that many of us may (consciously or unconsciously) follow a life script known as the Hero’s Journey. He explains the three parts of the journey: the calling, the ordeal, and the hard-won victory. He points out that for many people, it’s the lack of a fourth part that is troublesome. After the win, heading into retirement, the question becomes: What Now?

Brooks believes that the solution lies in letting go of the hero’s narrative. He advises developing a new script that better fits the realities of life in retirement. And he adds that others are watching. He concludes:

“If you’re still in the middle of your hero’s journey, it would behoove you to make tangible plans now to show true strength and character in the final phase. Plan to spend the last part of your life serving others, loving your family and friends, and being a good example to those still in the first three stages of their own hero’s journey. Happiness in retirement depends on your choice of narrative.”

 

Your Narrative in the Pandemic

Adversity tests us. It can be crippling, and it can make us stronger. Each day we see real-life heroes in different lines of work on the front lines grappling with the coronavirus. These courageous people are inspiring and often underappreciated. They are serving others bravely and displaying strength and character.

The continuing challenge of living with the pandemic is wearing on people. In recent days, I’ve overheard an increasing number of conversations of people complaining about life in the lockdown. I live in one of the hardest-hit states. There’s a lot of impatience with the pace of the phased reopening plans and criticism of state officials. The complaining was of the first-world variety. Restrictions at the beach. Regulations that were constricting plans for graduation and birthday parties. When I heard these complaints there were always teenagers and children around. I wondered what impact they were having on how they view this time we’re living through. What stories will they tell years from now?

And it occurred to me that we are all shaping a narrative for ourselves in this pandemic. And others are watching.

I was listening to the author Michael Lewis on The Bill Simmons Podcast, talking about how he has been impressed with how his teenage children have been handling the pandemic. He shared that their children’s attitude has been, “How are we going to beat the pandemic today?’

I’m not one who thinks the pandemic is a good test run for retirement. With one exception: it’s an excellent opportunity to practice choosing your narrative. What’s your choice? Complaining – or how are we going to beat the pandemic today?

 

The One-Legged Man

My wife Pat has been delivering Meals on Wheels for about 25 years. She began volunteering when our eldest daughter started kindergarten. When COVID-19 hit, I pleaded with her to stop her route for a while as a precaution.  All four of our children, who are now 18 to 31, did the same.

Four weeks in, I showed her an article in our local paper that the organization had recruited local college students to fill in for older volunteers. She continued to be unfazed by my pleas. The following week, as I began my pitch, she snapped at me. She explained why she was not giving up her route. On her assigned route is an older gentleman Greg, who depends on Meals on Wheels, perhaps more than most. He was an amputee. He called himself the One-Legged Man. She said that there was no way she was going to step away from helping him. (Mike drop).

 And that’s the story I’ll remember from the pandemic. I hope that’s the one our children to tell our future grandchildren.

What does this all have to do with life after retirement?

Well, the attitude we bring to it may be our most valuable asset, as Bev Bachel writes. And it’s forged in times like these.

Choose wisely.

Joe Casey is a former senior HR leader at Merrill Lynch, who is in his second act as an executive coach and retirement coach. You can hear Joe on The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, where thought leaders and retirees share their wisdom on creating a fulfilling life in retirement from a non-financial perspective.

My Retirement Test Drive

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By Bev Bachel

 

I’ve been saving for retirement since I was in my early 20s. And as someone who has been mostly self-employed as a freelance writer for my entire career, that often meant forgoing time off in favor of billable hours.

 

But when I turned 60, rather than celebrating with a big party, a new piece of jewelry or an exotic trip, I decided to take a one-year sabbatical in order to take retirement for a test-drive. That one year quickly became two, although I did take on some assignments along the way: ones that could be done in four to six hours anywhere at any time.

 

I wrote a blog post while hanging out at a beach house in Panama, edited a colleague’s book while renting a log cabin in the Smoky Mountains and conducted interviews for one of my corporate clients while staying with my sister in Los Angeles. I also developed a couple of pitches for future projects, applied for a fellowship and helped three colleagues strengthen their LinkedIn profiles.

 

My two-year sabbatical has come to a close. Here are five lessons I’ve learned during my retirement dry run that may be of help to you as you consider trying retirement on for size:

 

Lesson 1: Give yourself time to adjust from saving to spending.

While saving money might be a hardship for many, doing so has always come easier to me than spending it—in part because I’m not married and don’t have kids. So, it took time for me to come to terms with larger-than-usual credit card bills and dwindling bank balances. A couple of months that included airfare for multiple trips caused me to panic. So, did having to unexpectedly buy a new car. But gradually, I’ve gotten more comfortable spending my savings (though I haven’t touched my retirement savings and have no plans to do so until after I reach my full retirement age of 66 and 6 months.) After all, the reason I started saving 40 years ago was so I would have money to spend, whenever and however I wanted.

 

Lesson 2: Ask for what you want.

When I heard a friend, who lives in New York City was going to be spending a month in Barcelona, I asked if I could sublet her Upper West Side apartment while she was away. I worried that my request might be overstepping, but she said yes in an instant, creating a win-win for both of us, one we look forward to repeating the next time she’s out of town for more than just a few days.

 

Lesson 3: Stay connected.

Even when I was out of the country, I stayed in touch with family and friends via phone, text, email and social media. I even occasionally wrote long letters by hand. After all, I didn’t want people to feel abandoned. Nor did I want to feel awkward calling on them when I needed help. For instance, one shoveled my driveway, and another picked up my mail after I’d exceeded the USPS 30-day hold limit. But the best part of making the effort to connect while I was gone was coming home to cards and messages from people who missed me and wanted to reconnect.

 

Lesson 4: Add volunteering to the mix.

After several missed steps over the past decade, I’ve finally found meaningful volunteer work that is a perfect fit for me. Not only does it connect me to others, it gives me the sense of purpose many experts advise having as you prepare for and enter into retirement. For me, that purpose means shining a light on Minnesotans 50+ who are making a difference in the lives of others and encouraging people of all ages to go for their goals. My trial retirement showed me that carrying these meaningful volunteer activities into my next chapter will be relatively easy.

 

Lesson 5: Trust that the answers will come.

I started out my trial retirement thinking I needed a detailed plan for what I was going to do when and with whom. Trying to create that plan got stressful. Plus, anyone who knows me will tell you that for most things social, I’d much rather fly by the seat of my seats. This is especially true when it comes to travel as I tend to leave making airfare reservations until the very last minute. At first, that felt like a problem. But it turned out to be a blessing as having an open schedule enabled me to say yes to several last-minute trips, including three weeks at a friend’s Wisconsin cabin and a spur-of-the-moment flight to Chicago to see Hamilton. It also enabled me to daydream about the future: what I’d like to do, where I’d like to live, who I’d like to spend time with and how and when I’d like to unplug again … and eventually retire.

 

Heading on home

I’ve settled back into life at home in Minneapolis where I’m once again writing articles, coaching colleagues, taking classes, hanging out with friends, volunteering and more. And while I’m sad to have seen my trial retirement come to an end, it feels good to know that when I do decide to retire “for real,” I’m now better prepared for what lies ahead.

 

 

Bev Bachel is a freelance writer and editor, and the author of What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It. A lifelong goal-setter, she’s tapped into the power of goal-setting to make new friends, be a better partner, and go to grad school. One of her retirement goals? Live in Paris for six months.

 

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Retirement Podcast Episodes You May Like

 

What Are The Keys To A Successful Retirement? Fritz Gilbert

With the Freedom to Retire, Where Will You Plant Your New Tree? – Don Ezra

Your Retirement Won’t Come with a Road Map – Carol Hymowitz

How Life Hacks Can Help Make Your Retirement the Best Time of Your Life – Sam Horn

 

 

 

 

 

How Will You Show Up in the New Normal?

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By Joe Casey

We’re living life differently these days. Many people are rethinking their definition of what retirement and good living will be in the future. We’re getting used to quarantine life in some ways. But thoughts of when things will return to some semblance of normal are never far away. We wonder what things be like in the months and years ahead. I wonder how we will be different. 

 

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, posed a challenge to her team: “Okay guys, are we coming back fat or fit?” A good challenge, indeed.

 

A Different Perspective 

 

It is time to look forward. But we’re missing a lot these days.

 

When I talk with clients these days, this topic comes up early and often. People desperately miss hugs with their grandchildren. For others, they miss their adult children living in distant cities – or in nearby neighborhoods. One client longs for the hope that a new baseball season promises. The smell of the grass. The crack of the bat. The unmistakable thump that a 98 MPH fastball makes when it hits the catcher’s mitt. Listening to the sounds of the game on the radio while firing up the grill. And haircuts. Everyone is missing their barber or hairdresser. “I’d give anything for an awful haircut right now,” one laments.

 

Then most people share a realization. We’ve taken these simple joys of life for granted. And they don’t want to do that anymore.

 

It’s still unclear when the re-opening process will unfold, depending on where you live. But it’s time to think about moving forward. And the decisions you make today can make a big difference in how you’ll be living life down the line.  

 

Reflecting & Rethinking 

 

Many of my clients are rethinking their plans. Their vision of retirement and good living was clear and they were on track to achieve it. Now, some realize that they’ll need to work longer and delay their impending retirement. And some are worried that making that decision may not be up to them. They’re thinking through a Plan B in case they are forced to retire earlier than planned.

 

Others sense an opportunity. And they want to negotiate a new deal. They were never the ‘work-from-home’ types. They hate the lockdown, but they realize that their jobs can be done virtually. And less commuting and travel may reduce the toll on them and offer a glide path toward retirement.

 

 

I Don’t Want to Go Back

 

And a few are considering moving up their retirement date. These are people who survived 9-11 and the 2008 financial crisis. They know what it takes to work through the aftermath. And they do not want to go through it again. They are done. But they want to do something else. They’re looking at what life can be for them after full-time work. And they’re ready to take time now to explore the possibilities.

 

Taking Up Something New

 

While reconsidering their future, some of my clients are doing something else. They’re taking up new things. Many are doing that thing they always wanted to do, but they were too busy to do. Meditation. Yoga via Zoom. That home project you’ve been putting off for some time. The one for which all of your credible excuses are gone.

 

Others are testing the waters and taking online courses. A cooking class online with new meals outside their usual cuisine. A Yale University class on Happiness that’s open to the public on Coursera. And perhaps my personal favorite: a course on juggling. Several are tackling decluttering and are amazed at the results.

 

One client is working on building new healthy habits and untangling a bad habit.

 

They are all starting small – but moving forward. As one put it:

 

“We’ve all been dealt a bad hand. But I want to use this time as well as I can. I want to be a bit better when things do return. And I don’t want to take the most important things for granted ever again.”

 

We’ll all be different in the New Normal. It’s still uncertain when that will come and what it will look like, But we have a great degree of control about how we’ll show up. Choices we make now can help us be even better and be living life aligned with our true priorities and never taking the simple joys for granted again.

 

Joe Casey is a former senior HR leader at Merrill Lynch, who is in his second act as an executive coach and retirement coach. You can hear Joe on The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, where thought leaders and retirees share their wisdom on creating a fulfilling life in retirement from a non-financial perspective.

 

Podcast Episodes You May Like

With the Freedom to Retire, Where Will You Plant Your New Tree? – Don Ezra

How to Make a Wise Career Switch – Dawn Graham

Why People Make a Career Change with Purpose Top of Mind – Chris Farrell

Retirement Planning Includes Getting Good at Getting Older – Rabbi Laura Geller

 

Seven Practical and Emotional Benefits of Decluttering

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By Bev Bachel

A stack of handwritten letters and dozens of unsent postcards. Six water bottles. My high school yearbooks. Three plastic bins full of receipts. A still-in-the box bike helmet.

This is just some of the clutter I can see from where I sit at my computer. All of it used to be neatly stored in my basement … until I decided it was time to finally face the boxes and cabinets of stuff I’ve accumulated during the 30+ years I’ve lived in my house.

Unfortunately, my clutter-clearing attention span lasts about a nanosecond. So, for motivation, I reached out to three individuals who have succeeded at paring down their stuff and an expert “clutter clearer.” Though they each call it something different—decluttering, weeding out, purging, Marie Kondo-ing—they’ve all come to appreciate the benefits of owning less.

 

Home sweet sailboat

Within the next few years, Carol Rogers expects to retire, sell her 2,000-square-foot home in Arlington, Virginia, and move to a sailboat. While she will eventually need to say no to just about everything she owns, she is currently focused on letting go of whatever seems right at the moment.

A few months ago, for example, she gave away an extra set of dishes and some pots and pans; over the past few weeks, she’s filled four boxes with books to donate. While she knows purging is a must, letting go of her possessions isn’t always easy.

“Where I get especially nostalgic is my art, which includes framed photos I’ve taken and treasured paintings by my friends,” says Rogers. “But what am I going to do with them? I can probably take one to the boat and maybe hang on to a few for the small cabin my partner and I might one day own. The rest has got to go.”

 

Curating their way to less

In preparing for retirement, John Capecci and Rob Kirby recently sold their three-bedroom Victorian home and moved into a 950-square-foot apartment just a few blocks away. In the process, they sold or gave away hundreds of items, including many they considered prized possessions—at least at the time.

One thing that made it easier to let go was viewing themselves as curators of their belongings. “We got to choose our very best stuff,” says Capecci. “It was an easy decision, for example, to lose the Ikea bookshelf and hold onto the Danish teak hutch. Now, even though we have less, our apartment feels like an upgrade.”

And while parting with prized possessions was difficult at the time, neither man has missed anything. “We can barely remember what we got rid of,” says Capecci.

 

Benefits of conquering clutter

Whether you’re a packrat or a minimalist, retirement and the years leading up to it are the perfect time to inventory your possessions, determine what to keep and begin letting go of the rest.

Here are seven practical and emotional benefits of doing so, according to Lori Koppelman, a “clutter clearer” and host of Clutter Chronicles, a podcast that features interviews with Mary (last name withheld upon request) who calls herself a “recovering hoarder” and admits to having an “unusual relationship with stuff”:

 

1. More free time. The less cluttered your living space, the quicker and cheaper it is to clean and the more easily you can find things.

 

2. Money saved. With fewer belongings, you know exactly what you have so you don’t end up buying duplicates. Plus you spend less money maintaining and repairing your possessions. And when you have less, you need less … including less storage space which, at a monthly average cost of $91, adds up to more than $1,000 annually.

 

3. Amped up self-esteem. Clutter can gut your self-worth and keep you from going for your goals by anchoring you to the past. Clutter can also negatively impact your relationships with family and friends as you may shy away from inviting them over.

 

4. Time to enjoy the present. When you don’t have to spend time cataloging old photos or sorting through the mountains of paperwork that’s accumulated since you graduated from high school, you’re able to enjoy life in real-time.

 

5. Open up opportunities. When you’re not weighed down emotionally and physically by your stuff, you have extra energy to take seize new opportunities.

 

6. Find your purpose. Rather than dealing with your stuff, you can spend your time on activities that give your life meaning—and make a difference in the lives of others.

 

7. Bequeath your legacy. Once you’ve eliminated your clutter, you can more easily assess what you own, what’s of financial and sentimental value and to whom you’d like to pass it on.

 

A strategy for success

If you’re struggling with clutter, Koppelman recommends the three-box method. Grab three boxes, pick a drawer, a closet or a room to tackle and set a timer for 15, 30 or 60 minutes. Go through your belongings and put them in one of these three boxes:

• Trash what is broken, unusable or has lost its significance
• Donate or sell what has value
• Giveaway or return to family and friends

Emotions can be clutter, too
While you’re at it, don’t forget to deal with your emotional clutter as well. “Unfinished business, strained relationships, hurt feelings, lingering regrets and unresolved guilt can all get in the way of enjoying life after retirement,” says Koppelman. “In fact, forgiving yourself and others can be the ultimate act of letting go—and perhaps the exact thing that truly sets you free.

Bev Bachel is a freelance writer and editor, and the author of What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It. A lifelong goal-setter, she’s tapped into the power of goal-setting to learn Spanish, walk 10,000 steps a day and raise money for causes she cares about. One of her clutter-related goals? Give away the kitchen appliances she no longer uses.

 

Podcast Episodes You May Like

Design Your Life and Get Unstuck – Dave Evans

How Life Hacks Can Help Make Your Retirement the Best Time of Your Life – Sam Horn

We’re All Ageing. Are You Up for a Bolder Approach? – Carl Honoré

Is It Time to Break Up with Busy? – Yvonne Tally

 

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Make the Most of Social Distancing

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By Joe Casey

Adaptability. Resourcefulness. Ingenuity. Resilience. These are words to keep in mind during these difficult times. We’re facing a serious health situation with a great deal of uncertainty, anxiety, and stress. There are real economic consequences. The routines of daily life have been disrupted and many people have been ordered to stay at home. Social distancing is likely to last for a significant period of time, at least in certain parts of the world. Resilience building and adaptability to change are keep skills for the rest of your life.

So what’s the best way to handle this period of time?

Can it somehow be constructive for you and for others?

 

A Simple Framework is Helpful in Times Like These

As an executive coach working with Fortune 500 companies, I give my clients a 30-plus page report summarizing the observations of key people they work with, work for, and lead. It’s based on confidential interviews I conduct and it’s designed to give them a rare candid view of how others perceive their strengths, their style, and areas for development. The most valuable section of the report captures recommendations on behavioral change. People share their ideas on what they think the leader should Start to Do, Stop Doing, and Continue to Do. It’s gratifying to see what powerful changes eventually come from this simple framework.

It was on my mind last week as I was moving some things from my office to begin working fully from home. I now have about 12 to 15 hours a week I would typically spend in my car going to my office or traveling to client meetings. How can I best make use of these hours for the foreseeable future?

Your health and safety – and those of others – comes first. But if you are limited to staying at home for weeks, this simple framework of Start, Stop and Continue can help you think through how to make the most of this period of social distancing. Whether you’re working full-time from home, semi-retired, or already retired, it can help you organize your thoughts about this disruptive period and how to use it wisely.

 

 

 

Start

Adaptability is essentially about being open to change – and being willing to step outside your comfort zone and experiment. Here are some ideas on how you can start something new. None are earth-shattering. But they’re simple, doable and beneficial. They’re meant to stimulate your own thinking. Pick a date in the future – perhaps it four weeks, eight weeks or twelve months from now.  Ask yourself, what if I started to do something that I’ve always wanted to do? Where would I be at that future point?

“New” is top of mind for me right now. I’m 90 days into writing a book on the power of new experiences and pursuits in retirement. While this is a disruptive period, it does offer an opportunity to get engaged with something new. Social distancing won’t last forever. Start something that may last longer and be good for you longer-term.

I’m not suggesting that you start many new things. I’m recommending you try one or two. Start small. You may want to encourage others (especially those sequestered with you) to do the same.

 

Create a new habit. When we’re out of our normal rhythm of day-to-day life our habits can change. But this period of time is also a chance to design and wire in new habits that you want in your life. BJ Fogg has created a simple yet powerful method of habit formation, Tiny Habits. Listen to him explain how these Tiny Habits Can Lead to Big Changes down the line. 

Take an online course. You’ve likely become an expert on Zoom in the last few weeks. What’s next? There are so many options to learn online today at various levels of depth and cost. Look at what’s available on Coursera or Udemy. Check out MasterClass. Learn some new – even if it’s a magic trick or two.

Read something totally different. Choose something outside of your typical areas. Prefer non-fiction? Read a novel. Up to date on the bestseller list? Read a classic.

Cook something new. The usual fare can be comforting. Try making something completely different. You may be surprised.

Start a garden. It doesn’t need to be elaborate. Just start if it’s not something you usually do. Here’s why.

Begin to meditate. Is this on your list of something you wanted to do, but haven’t has the time? Now you may. Start small. Here’s a place to start.

Try yoga. This is on my list. I now have no valid excuses. I have a wife and daughter at home who are certified yoga instructors and classes on Zoom daily. Namaste. 

Reconnect with someone. This has been the biggest surprise for me over the past year or so. It’s an amazing experience to reconnect with friends, a college roommate,  former co-workers, and even a close family member. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been. Trust me, you’ll pick up where you left off. All it takes is one text, an email, or an old-school phone call. You’ll be glad you did.

Thank someone who made a difference. I’ve read many times about how valuable this is to do. Last year, I had an opportunity to do this and I took it. It is one of those rare things that is truly mutually beneficial. Write a simple, sincere email, note – or better yet – an old-fashioned letter. You can truly make someone’s day by thanking them for how they helped you in your life and career. You know who they are. Write to them today.

Check-in on someone. Who’s in your orbit who may be having an especially difficult time with this? This includes older relatives and neighbors. It also includes people working from home with multiple kids now home from school, no matter what their ages. Reach out to see how they are doing.

Declutter a room. Look outside and you can feel it’s time for spring cleaning. Tackle one room. Set a timer and spend 30 minutes to get rid of what you no longer need. 

Explore a hobby. Other than sports, I personally don’t have a hobby. But this is a great time to look into one, experiment with one or resume one you used to have in the past.

Fix that thing that needs fixing. Is there something you’ve been putting off? What better time to tackle it.

Start a new project. What’s your next personal or professional project. Map it out. Take the first steps.

Develop a Plan B. The reality is that this pandemic will have a significant impact on the economic climate. Are you prepared for what you’ll do next if you are forced to retire early or change careers? About half of retirees leave earlier than planned even during the best of times. Two of our recent podcast guests Dave Evans and Dawn Graham offer valuable advice on planning your future, which can be very useful – especially in these uncertain times. 

 

Stop

It’s often equally helpful to stop some things. Here are some candidates to consider:

 

Checking the markets too often. I heard someone give this advice: Stay informed, not obsessed.

Over-consuming news. Sometimes it’s hard to turn away. Set limits. Set a timer and then move to something else.

Too much Netflix. Binge away. But there may indeed be too much of a good thing. Please let me know if you find the limit.

 

Continue 

In this current situation, look at the foundational things you want to keep going. Identify where you may need to make adjustments from what you’re doing now. A big part of adaptability and resilience is staying grounded in the practices that keep your physical and mental health strong.

 

Keep exercising. While you may not be able to go to the gym, there are many things you can do at home to stay  fit. Step away from your devices every few hours and take a walk.

Eat healthy. We can learn from others.

Stay socially connected. Isolation has many negative effects. Take the initiative. Reach out.

Spend time in nature. It’s good for you (as long as you keep your distance and don’t congregate). Spring is here.

Support others. Look for opportunities to help and offer support.

 

One of the most valuable skills I’ve learned as a coach in reframing. It helps to look at an issue from different perspectives. I came across this old talk by John Gardner on self-renewal (shared by Shane Parrish @Farnum Street). It reframed things for me. Perhaps this period of isolation can lead to some much-needed reflection and self-renewal.

I hope you’ll be safe and healthy during this time and beyond. I

Joe Casey is a former senior HR executive at Merrill Lynch who’s in his second career as a retirement coach at Retirement Wisdom. He holds a Masters in Gerontology from the University of Southern California and works with people to help them discover and design what’s next after their primary career.  He’s the host of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast talking with thought leaders, experts, and retirees pursuing interesting Second Acts who share lessons learned that can help you in your journey.

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More Ideas?

My list is intended to be a thought-starters. Want more ideas to get yours going?

This piece from my hometown newspaper has a ton more:

75+ things to do while coronavirus has you stuck at home

As cabin fever sets in, try these all-ages ideas for fun, self-improvement, and even a little stress relief.

 
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