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Sunday, November 2
Retirement Redefinition
Why I’ll Never ‘Retire’ in the Traditional Sense (and You Shouldn’t Either)
I remember the day I realized something: I was staring at my calendar — blank months ahead — and felt… uneasy.
Not excitement. Not rest. Just emptiness.
I thought: If I retire “for good,” who will I become?
That question changed everything. Because retiring doesn’t have to mean stopping. Let me share how I redefined it — and how you might, too. 👇
🌟 Today’s Highlights
How traditional retirement traps many into identity loss
The philosophy behind the “never retire” movement
My guiding principles for living purposefully — not just comfortably
📊 Stat of the Day:
Many experts argue the “retirement at 65” idea is outdated. Our lifespans have grown — and with it, how we think about the next phase must evolve.
(Source: Flattery Wealth’s “Why You Should Never Retire”) flatterywealth.com
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💡 Today’s Insight: Retiring Is a Transition, Not a Finish Line
Here’s what I discovered along my redefinition path:
1. Retirement without purpose is a risk.
Retiring solely to stop working often backfires: boredom, identity loss, diminished health. As one article argues, retirement’s modern form is deeply flawed. flatterywealth.com+1
2. Purpose > paycheck.
In articles like “The Secret to Immortality: Why I’ll Never Retire”, many reframe retirement not as rest, but as continued contribution — learning, mentoring, serving. AGEIST
3. It still requires a plan.
Even if you say you’ll “never retire,” you must thoughtfully design how income, health, and pace evolve. MassMutual’s “never retire philosophy” underscores that having a financial plan remains essential. blog.massmutual.com
For me, I built a “life portfolio” — including small projects, mentoring, learning, and flexible work — not to replace rest, but to give me meaning and freedom.
🔑 What I Do Now (and You Could Try Too)
Create “life seasons.” Alternate deeper rest with bursts of meaningful activity.
Design micro-projects. Small, low-pressure tasks which interest me — writing, consulting, teaching.
Keep financial guardrails. Even with purpose, I maintain savings rates, passive income streams, and asset buffers.
Learn continuously. I commit to one new skill or field per year, not because I must, but because it’s joyful.
📬 Question for you:
If “retirement” weren’t defined by age or stopping work, what would you choose to spend your time doing tomorrow?
Reply and share — your vision could inspire someone else’s next leap.
💌 PS: If this landed in Promotions, drag it into Primary — you won’t want to miss the next Deep Dive.
With hope and freedom,
Sarah