May 26, 2021

With the majority of our working years being defined by our jobs, that doesn’t leave much time for relaxing, family or pursuing new hobbies. But the sky’s the limit when we’re no longer bound by the obligation to make money.

During a recent Zoom gathering of Chapter X, I listened to one man share his attitude about retirement and knew immediately that I wanted to hear more of his story. I’m thrilled that Joe Groden has agreed to join me today. 

Growing up, he never wanted to be anything besides a doctor. After leaving his 42-year long career, Joe discovered that there was more to his life than being an ophthalmologist. In this episode, we’ll learn from his experiences with building a new identity and finding freedom in the next chapter.

We discussed:

• How he phased into retirement by transitioning to part-time hours at work
• What Joe learned about his identity and life in the last three years
• The practical habit that helped him cope with financial worries
• How achievement-oriented men can continue setting goals after work
• A valuable lesson on friendship that Joe learned from living through a pandemic
• The reason why Joe guards his free time jealousy in retirement