The theme this week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is Habits that lead to happiness in retirement. 

Today, I’m talking about being intellectually curious. Interestingly, this trait is extremely important at all stages in life, and is one of the keys to being successful in your chosen career. If you’re intellectually curious you’re willing to learn new things and when something is new to you or you don’t understand, you ask questions and dig around to find answers. It’s also a sign of humility, which is important for continued learning and growth. 

Have you ever known someone who thinks they already know everything? We expect this with teenagers, but I sometimes find this trait in adults, and it’s a surefire way to tell that this know-it-all has learned everything they’re going to, which is unfortunate. 

On the other hand, people who are intellectually curious are good problem solvers, they know how to find answers, because they have so much experience searching for and finding answers, and they approach situations with more creativity, rather than just relying on what’s worked well in the past. 

I am naturally curious and have always been, and its a big reason why I don’t run out of things to talk about nearly 1400 episodes into this podcast, and why it’s fun and exciting for me to learn new things about retirement, saving, investing, and topics like this week’s which is how to be happy in retirement. I can apply the new things I’m constantly learning to help you, as well as my clients, myself, my children, my family and friends. 

In retirement, continuous learning and being intellectually curious mean that you’ll not be content to sit and watch CNN or Fox News every day in retirement. There are numerous ways to continue learning new things in retirement - reading books, keeping up with hobbies and activities you enjoy, volunteering, traveling to new and interesting places, or even enrolling in a college course. 

I can think of no better way to spend the extra time you’ll have in retirement by continuing to learn more. 

That’s it for today. Thanks for listening! My name is Ashley Micciche and this is the Retirement Quick Tips podcast. 

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