Ready For Retirement

How to Know If You’re Ready to Retire (Hint: It’s Not Just About Money)


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The hardest part of retirement isn’t always financial, it’s psychological. For many, stepping away from work isn’t a light switch, but a dimmer that adjusts over time. This episode of Root Talks unpacks what makes the retirement decision so complex, especially for high-achieving professionals whose identity is tied to their careers.

Through a real-life case study, the conversation explores how severance offers can become powerful “test drives” for retirement, offering space to reimagine life beyond work. Ari and James examine the impact of golden handcuffs— when financial incentives cloud what really matters: time, health, and meaningful connection.

If retirement feels more like a mental block than a math problem, this episode offers a new lens. Learn how tools like Tim Ferriss’s fear-setting exercise can help unpack the real risk of not of leaving work, but of staying too long. 

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Ready For RetirementBy James Conole, CFP®

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