Retirement is supposed to be a reward at the end of decades of hard work. It’s supposed to be the long-awaited time of relaxation and peace of mind. But what if it’s not? For countless retirees, that dream doesn’t match reality. The structure that once gave life rhythm — the routines, titles, and purpose that defined their days — vanishes overnight. What’s left is often an unsettling mix of confusion, boredom, and even despair.

Retirement planner and mindset mentor George Jerjian joins Matt to explain why this happens, and what retirees can do to avoid it. After years of helping people navigate this transition, George has seen how easy it is to “drift into oblivion” once the paychecks stop and the identity fades. In this episode, he breaks down the hidden dangers of traditional retirement, why financial planning alone isn’t enough, and how his DARE Method helps people rediscover meaning, purpose, and joy in the second half of life.

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