Pivot with Darryl Lyons

Listen now to discover where the Top 5 cities in Texas are!

Show highlights include:

• Why niche.com thinks The Woodlands is the best city for you to live in America (1:39)
• How having a legendary reenactment in Settler's Park each year lets you participate in Texan history (4:28)Living in a great city is knowing your neighbors, having great restaurants close, and feeling part of the community.
• But it's hard to find the right city, especially if you'll commit by moving across the country.
• That's why in this episode a Texan put together a list of the Top 5 best cities to live in Texas. Each city has its own unique story.
• Why living off of the Chisholm Trail in the Wild Wild West lets you enjoy this part of Texas known as Hell's Half Acre (6:59)
• How a Roman Catholic city struggling to grow gives you the best opportunity to live in (10:14)
• Why splitting your time between two major cities lets you experience more of the Texas traditions (13:19)

Grab your free copy of the “Retire In Texas” ebook now by heading over to PAXfinancialgroup.com.

Links:

https://www.after55.com/blog/houston-retirement-guide-pros-cons/

https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/moving/moving-to-houston/

This stat might shock you: 

Your chance of having a heart attack goes up 40% after retirement. And almost one third become depressed at this stage of life. But retiring itself isn’t the cause. The real problem is that retirees often lose their sense of purpose after leaving the workplace. 

Thankfully, it’s easy to find God’s purpose for you after retirement. 

In this episode, our guest Brad Hobbs shares how personality profiles help you find your purpose and identity after you leave the workplace. 

That way, you can live a long, healthy and enjoyable life after retirement. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• The “game ball” strategy for encouraging kids to put God first (4:57)
• How to leave a lasting legacy to your children (even if they have no interest in inheriting your assets) (6:46)
• The weird reason asking “why am I here?” could protect you against heart disease (12:42)
• How to identify God’s purpose for you by uncovering your “3 pieces” (13:22)
• The “goodness” trap that could cripple your family legacy (and how to avoid it) (16:19) 

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We all want the best for our grandchildren’s careers. And a great career starts with a great education. 

But top schools turn away more than 95% of applicants. So if you want them to join a great school, the best time to prepare them is now. 

Today’s guest, independent education consultant, Dr. Andrew Riley shares how to navigate the college admissions process. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to give your grandchild the best shot of landing a place in the USA’s most competitive colleges. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• Why encouraging your freshman grandchild to volunteer at the local dog shelter helps them get into Harvard (even though they can’t apply until senior year) (5:48)
• A new service that gives your grandchildren the best shot at landing an Ivy League college scholarship (6:41)
• How to use the “going merry” database to find low-competition scholarship opportunities that other students miss (11:12) 
• How your grandchild can 2x their chances of landing a scholarship with the “recycling” trick (13:15) 
• 2 ways to ensure your grandchildren never have money troubles in college (for as little as $0) (16:20)

Disclosure: 

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Consumer prices in the US are rising at the fastest rate they have in decades.

It’s called inflation. And left unchecked, it can erode your life savings. But don’t stress. This is not the first time we've been through it. 

Today’s guest, retired company executive Keith Roland, shares his experience with inflation and what you can learn from it to protect your assets. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how lessons from the Jimmy Carter era can help protect your assets in today's turbulent financial times.

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• The “paper route plus” method that your 13 year old could use to make more than a college student (6:14)
• How to retain your business’ team members for decades (even if your competitors offer a bigger salary) (7:37) 
• An obvious-but-common financial mistake that erodes your life savings in times of inflation (9:10) 
• The root cause of “retirees’ guilt” (and how to cure it, while making a little cash on the side) (12:37)

Disclosure: 

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Most of us die with regrets. Amongst the top ones? 

“I wish I had worked less”... “I wish I had spent more time with the people I loved”... and “I wish I had lived my own life”. 

And a major cause of these regrets? 

Retiring too late. Imagine if instead of email notifications, your phone was flooded with phone calls from your loved ones… wanting to meet for coffee on a Wednesday morning, make travel plans, or 

That could be your life in retirement. 

Today’s guest Mary Brooksbank retired 4 weeks ago. She put it off for 6 months. And now she’s here to paint a picture of how your retired life could be. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to mentally prepare for retirement, so you can work less, spend more time with the ones you love, and live your best life. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• The weird way talking like a broken record prepares you for a seamless retirement (2:51)
• How school sports could help your children reach the top of the career ladder (12:01)
• The hidden “statement risk” that’s scientifically proven to harm your investment portfolio (14:47)
• Why a “protection mind” prevents you from enjoying retirement (and how to reverse this with Starbucks and a new car) (15:12)
• How to avoid a boring retirement with two words (even if your entire social network are your colleagues) (17:30) 

Disclosure: 

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Employers always say “we value experience.” But as soon as they see gray hair and wrinkles, they want someone with “a bit more runway.” 

If you’re in your 60’s or above, the odds of landing a great job are against you. 

Your safest choice is to stay with your original company. But it’s good to have a back up plan, as today’s guest found out first hand. 

At 65+ years old, Steve Manuel’s decades of experience in the finance industry turned into 2 years of joblessness. Now he’s getting paid for his experience, and he’s here to show you how to do the same. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how over-65’s can land “mentorship” roles and stay in the workforce (even if it feels impossible to land a job now). 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• An annual Christian habit for helping your children understand money (6:03) 
• How to identify a trustworthy financial planner by looking at their pricing structure (10:22) 
• The “just tell me what to do” principle for finding a high-ROI financial planner by trusting your gut (14:01)
• How a deep relationship with Christ helps you find your dream job (even when the odds are stacked against you) (16:52) 

Disclosure: 

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When most of us imagine retirement, we conjure dreams of freedom, wealth and travel. 

So why is it that so many retirees throw away their golden years by isolating themselves from the community, watching the News, and tending to their flower beds? 

Lack of preparation. 

Today’s guest, retired teacher and coach Rick Smith, shows you how you can travel more in the first 4 months of retirement than in the rest of your life combined. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to retire on a high note and enjoy the freedom, wealth and travel you deserve. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• Why ditching the “Coffee Can” mentality helps you avoid regret when you retire (13:54) 
• 2 retirement “side jobs” to keep you engaged in the community (and pay for your next vacation) (15:43) 
• The “Fox News and Flower Beds” trap that turns retirement from an exciting journey into a dull existence (17:09)
• How to retire with a hefty nest egg (even if you don’t know how to invest your money) (17:30) 

Disclosure: 

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You’ve been blessed with skills over the course of your career. But what are you going to do when you retire? 

Wasting your God-given skills is a sure road to depression. That’s why we need an outlet, even after we retire. 

Today’s guest, former professor Dave Schlueter, shows you how to put your career-earned skills to good use after retirement. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how you can continue making the world a better place through your skills (even after retirement).

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• Why giving children an allowance helps them develop strong Christian values (7:37) 
• The “phased retirement” method for easing into retirement (without sacrificing your pension for years) (13:04)
• How to prevent your God-given skills from going to waste in retirement (16:06) 
• Why your spouse is anxious about your retirement (and how to calm them by understanding “the financial gland”) (17:17)

Disclosure: 

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Your business could make all the money in the world. But will it buy you happiness? A family who loves you? Connection with God?

Sometimes, your business gets in the way of what really matters. 

And when you pivot careers, suddenly life changes: relationships become deeper, you become closer to the Lord, and you feel overwhelmed with content. 

Today’s guest, Bill Loveless, had a thriving construction business. But at 48 he threw it all away after a call from God. Now he helps Texans achieve peace through Christ. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how listening to the Lord’s call makes room for peace,relationships, and happiness. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• Why woodwork gives your computer-obsessed grandchildren a sense of purpose (5:15) 
• How the Lord heals your childhood traumas (even if He never speaks to you directly) (11:42) 
• Why deepening your relationship with Christ makes you peaceful (even when fear storms the media) (17:31)
• The 2000 year old, drug-free anxiety cure that’s more potent than CBD or Valium (19:05)

In the 21st century, we’re more mobile than ever. Youths from some towns flock towards opportunity, leaving their home economy to dry up. While other towns get a massive influx of outsiders - killing the culture. 

But some lucky cities like San Antonio get the best of both worlds: a healthy economy (without losing its identity). 

Today’s guest is Ed Arnold, editor of the San Antonio Business Journal. 

In today’s episode, you’ll get a rundown of why San Antonio is one of the best economies to live in right now. You’ll also find out how to keep up to date on all things San Antonio business. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• Why scheduling “face to face Mondays” makes your team more efficient (even if everybody works from home) (6:09)
• A critical resource that helps your business grow (and avoid threats) in the San Antonio region (7:17) 
• The easy way to discover new business opportunities in town that can boost your bottom line(8:00) 
• Why more Texans are flocking to San Antonio than any other city (and what that means for your local culture) (13:37)