Retirement is often imagined as a permanent vacation that’s been earned over many years of sacrifice. You envision yourself traveling the world on cruises, playing endless rounds of golf or pickleball, or telling yourself that you will finally spend more of your time with family and start exercising more.

While these dreams can certainly be part of your retirement, it’s essential to understand that this is just one side of the coin.

More specifically, we discuss:

• How retirement has changed over the past few decades
• What it means to be Retired·ish
• Your dream retirement vs. the realities of day-to-day life in retirement
• Emotional aspects of retirement and sense of self-worth
• Changes to your social network in retirement
• The importance of financial and retirement planning before retiring.

Resources:

• Access Episode Show Notes and Sign Up for the Retired·ish Newsletter
• Ask Cameron A Question!

 

Key moments:

(00:00) Redefining Retirement: A Lifestyle Choice (06:17) Plan Retirement Activities Early (10:00) Reconnecting with Social Circles in Retirement (11:14) Dynamic Retirement and Financial Planning Essentials