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In Part 1, I introduced the idea that retirement can be overwhelming, and that LIFE IS MESSY. The second key takeaway is that beginning anything new with an open mind and heart, free from the pressure of perfection, is the best place to start. Our…

After decades of focusing on your career, your “next” chapter deserves careful thought and discernment. There are countless books telling you what to do, how to do it, why to do it, where to do it, and when to do it.  There are guidebooks, podcasts,…

Recently, I had a conversation with someone who was lamenting that he was growing old. I saw the unhappiness clearly reflected on his face. I could have responded with something snarky, like: “We’ve been growing older since the moment we were born.” Or “Would you…

I ask myself a lot of questions. Some I dismiss as nothing more than a study in the unanswerable. You know, questions like: How long will I maintain a good quality of life? How will I be remembered when I’m gone?  They’re important questions, but…

We are creatures of habit. When we settle into routine, we tend to take things for granted. I’ve noticed this in myself in many ways. For example, I have two photographs I took decades ago during a business trip to London. Both were taken near…

Today, we’re taking a different approach. We’re diving into the journey women face in their next chapter. My guest, T. Kari Mitchell (TK), is a transformational speaker and integrative wellness coach who has dedicated her second half to helping women reclaim their health, confidence, purpose,…

I’ve written before about my feelings toward having a routine. I’m caught in a vortex of discontent. There are times I desperately need the structure that guides my day, and others when it feels like an insurmountable obstacle that deprives me of happiness. Do you…

In my decades as a financial life planner, defining “enough” was a tricky calculation. When discussing goals with clients, the question "What is enough?" was rarely met with a straightforward answer. It looked a little like this: Me: “How much money do you need in…