When it comes to retirement, two questions worth thinking about have nothing to do with money, but more to do with emotions. We spend so much time talking about money: “Do you have enough money to retire on comfortably?” But two questions worth pondering are, how do you feel about retirement, and how will you feel?
Life is funny. When we’re in school, it’s all about studying, but what about the question, “What are you going to do with your life?” There isn’t a lot of talk about careers. Incidentally, one of the best career preps, America’s vocational schools that were left for dead, are finally making a comeback. When we relate this to retirement, it’s about money, not a happy retirement life. People talk about money, but not how it can bring meaning or fulfilment to retirement.
In my conversations with you, you tell me how busy you are, which is one of the keys to a happy retirement and life. We hear so much about keeping relationships with friends and family, which are, of course, important, but if you can also be comfortable doing what you love by yourself without anyone else motivating you, I think you’ve found gold.
Action Line: Retirement life isn’t easy to navigate when you’re worried about money. If you want help navigating the money side of life, I’m here. Email me at ejsmith@yoursurvivalguy.com. You have plenty on your plate already. When you need some regular guidance to keep you on track, click here to subscribe to my free monthly Survive & Thrive letter.
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Originally posted on Your Survival Guy.
