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Are you mentally checking out and fantasizing about early retirement? Before you pull the plug on your career, listen to this urgent wake-up call. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt reveals why your 50s may be your most powerful decade for building wealth—and how coasting too early can shrink not just your income, but your brain and your future freedom. You’ll hear a real-life case study, powerful mindset shifts, and practical strategies to rewire burnout into purpose-driven momentum. Don’t downsize your life too soon—leverage this decade to expand it.
🎧 Book a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery
🔔 Subscribe and never miss a Next Act insight!
Chapters
00:00 The Wake-Up Call Before Retirement
00:48 The False Narrative of Winding Down
02:17 Your Earning Years are Just Peaking
04:00 Mental Retirement is Dangerous
05:11 Reframing Your Final Push to Retirement
07:50 Don't Let Burnout Be Your Reason to Retire and Downsize Early
09:07 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Lifestyle Longevity
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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K
Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery
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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
inPlace Professionals, LLC.
2024 All rights reserved.
Broker eXp Realty, LLC
Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt
By Rachael Van PeltAre you mentally checking out and fantasizing about early retirement? Before you pull the plug on your career, listen to this urgent wake-up call. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt reveals why your 50s may be your most powerful decade for building wealth—and how coasting too early can shrink not just your income, but your brain and your future freedom. You’ll hear a real-life case study, powerful mindset shifts, and practical strategies to rewire burnout into purpose-driven momentum. Don’t downsize your life too soon—leverage this decade to expand it.
🎧 Book a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery
🔔 Subscribe and never miss a Next Act insight!
Chapters
00:00 The Wake-Up Call Before Retirement
00:48 The False Narrative of Winding Down
02:17 Your Earning Years are Just Peaking
04:00 Mental Retirement is Dangerous
05:11 Reframing Your Final Push to Retirement
07:50 Don't Let Burnout Be Your Reason to Retire and Downsize Early
09:07 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Lifestyle Longevity
*****************************
Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K
Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery
*****************************
Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.
*****************************
⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
inPlace Professionals, LLC.
2024 All rights reserved.
Broker eXp Realty, LLC
Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt