I have been retired for seven years now, and I enjoy every minute of it. I retired when I was 53 years old but could have (and should have) retired at the age of 50. There has been a lot to learn in my retirement. I can describe my retirement in one word, options. There are unlimited options for me now that I didn't have when I worked for the government. I can be or do anything I want now. Listen and learn about 5 things I wish I knew before retirement.