Retirement on Your Own Terms | Ep. 249
Sept 2, 2026
What happens when you love your work too much to retire from it?
David Fiala has spent more than 35 years helping people better understand themselves. When someone once asked him about retirement, his response was: “How can I retire from what I am?”
David is a clinical social worker and author of The Courageous Seeker. His own path has taken him from working in casinos to exploring monastic life, with plenty of unexpected turns along the way.
In this episode, David shares what he’s learned about looking inward, letting go of old pain, and continuing to grow throughout every stage of life.
We covered:
- The life-changing experience that sent him in a completely new direction
- Why experiences from decades ago can still influence us today
- How to take care of yourself without feeling selfish
- A simple practice for becoming more present in everyday life
- Why asking for help can be an important part of personal growth
- Why David doesn’t see his work ending with retirement
Resources:
Website: https://www.mindyourego.com
Resource Page: https://www.mindyourego.com/resources
Sign up to read the opening pages of The Courage Seeker: https://www.mindyourego.com/the-courageous-seeker
About David:
David Fiala is the author of The Courageous Seeker. He teaches a framework grounded in a simple yet profound truth: nothing and no one outside you has the power to diminish what already lives within you.
His work blends spiritual insight, self-forgiveness, and practical inner inquiry to support seekers in releasing pain and living with greater love, clarity, and courage.
