September 23, 2020

Retirement isn’t always a choice. Some people are forced into the decision, while others eagerly wait for the opportunity to leave an unhappy career. 

But then there are those who leave work behind on their own terms. Today’s guest is Ron LaRosa, a friend of mine who has triumphantly retired to a life that has meaning and purpose. Ron has successfully navigated changes in his career that took him from professional acting to a casting director for Disney. 

After making the decision to leave his career at 57, he’s learned how to manage this transition and find satisfaction in the unexpected. We’ll hear some important messages from Ron about what he has learned along the journey. 

In this episode, we covered:

• How Ron took his career from theatre performer to casting director for Disney
• What aspect of work gave him the nudge to resign and start a completely new chapter
• The mindset that’s inspired Ron to reinvent himself through different career transitions
• How the value of simplicity led to a life full of riches (and why a rich life has nothing to do with wealth)
• How he created a routine to give himself a level of structure during the long days
• Ron’s number one piece of advice for people approaching life after their career