We’re going on vacation! But wait, isn’t retirement, by definition, a vacation? I hate to burst your bubble, but we’ve found that retirement is not, contrary to popular belief, a […]
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Tag: Just Do It
What A Difference A Day Makes
The day began like any other. As he woke from his slumber and lifted his head, he felt the weight of that hated chain hanging from his neck. He’d been […]
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The Wonder Years
If you’re over the age of 50, you likely have fond memories of watching The Wonder Years. The coming-of-age series ran from 1988 – 1993 and featured the likeable Kevin […]
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10 Ways To Find Joy In Life
It was my turn to lead our monthly Retirement Mastermind meeting. I decided to challenge the members with a question. “How do you find joy in life?” The answers were […]
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The 3-Legged Stool of Retirement
I’ve got an uncharacteristically short post today. A few thoughts on the 3-legged stool. It’s a metaphor we’ve all heard many times. For example, I recall in my working days […]
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Ready. Aim. Fire.
When I was in Corporate America, a common mantra in my office was… Ready. Aim. Fire. Sounds easy, but often we take what feels like the safer approach. Ready. Aim. […]
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Outlive – The Science & Art of Longevity (A Book Review)
Note: This post includes Amazon Affiliate links, which will compensate me at no cost to you if you order through the links. It’s rare when a book makes me change […]
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On The Road Again
It’s August in Georgia. Yes, it’s Hot. That means it’s time for our annual trip to someplace cooler. We’ve done it every year since I retired (except 2022, when COVID […]
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10 Lessons From The Batter’s Box Of Life
I love baseball. Even if you’re not a fan of the game, I encourage you to read on. As you’ll see, the challenge of hitting a baseball is a great […]
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Why Is It So Hard To Spend Money?
It’s hard to spend money. I made a spending decision for my 60th birthday. Big news, right? Not normally, but for some reason I had a difficult time with what […]
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