Retirement doesn’t need a master plan. In this follow-up solo episode, Jacquie Doucette reflects on Lynn Katz’s journey from school principal to author and community leader, showing how freedom, curiosity, and small daily goals can guide a deeply fulfilling retirement. Whether you’re newly retired or still figuring it out, this episode offers practical insight into designing a path that fits you—not someone else’s vision.

Key Topics Covered

• Intentional Retirement Choices

No burnout, just clarity

• Passion Rediscovery

Childhood dreams reignited in retirement

• Goal Setting Over Scheduling

Daily writing targets instead of rigid routines

Flexibility fuels sustained engagement

• New Experiences in Later Life

Saying yes to unexpected roles and hobbies

• The Power of Openness

Embracing “flailing” and slow starts

Staying curious and adaptable

• Community and Learning

Lifelong learners never retire

Connection as a pillar of post-work life