Rage Against Retirement
I am going to encourage you to rage against retirement. But let me be clear. I am not suggesting that you shouldn’t retire or that I have some deep-seated dislike for retirement. On the contrary. I think retirement can be a wonderful experience if done correctly (and something much less enjoyable if not done correctly). Over the past 22 years I’ve helped clients financially plan for retirement and I’ve seen what works well. The lesson I have learned is that you should rage against the traditional view of retirement. What does traditional retirement look like? You tell me. What comes to mind when you hear the word “retirement?” Your first thoughts might be slowing down, taking it easy, relaxing, and stopping.
There is no doubt that for some retirees these are words that describe their perfect retirement. In fact, many soon-to-be retirees who are still slogging through a long commute and working 60+ hours a week cling to these words and this view of retirement because it represents a break from the daily grind they currently face. What I’ve seen while helping clients financially plan their retirement is that those who have been able to look beyond this traditional view of retirement seem more fulfilled and enjoy this next stage in their life more than those who get stuck with the traditional retirement mindset.
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