When I talk with new clients about their hopes for their retirement, many say “I just want to retire happy.” But when we explore what that means and what it will take to retire happy, it becomes clear that it’s quite different for everyone. For some, it seems that escaping from full-time work will do the trick. But for many people, it’s not that simple. Guests on my retirement podcast have offered useful insights on how you can indeed retire happy. And the answers may not be what you’re expecting.

Listen to the full conversations by clicking the links below:

Ready to ROAR? – Michael Clinton

Retire Happy – Dr. Catherine Sanderson

The Power of Fun – Catherine Price

The Keys to a Happy Retirement – Carol Colburn

Learning is a Lifetime Sport – Tom Vanderbilt

Happier Hour – Cassie Holmes, PhD

Why Settle for Happiness in Your Retirement? – Emily Esfahani Smith

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About Your Podcast Host

Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career. He created his own next chapter after a twenty-six-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking.

He’s the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.