Secrets to a Happy Retirement: What the Research Shows

Ready For Retirement

Retirement is not just about financial readiness; it's also about finding purpose, passion, and personal growth.
James and guest Cynthia Meyer debunk the arrival fallacy, the illusion that reaching retirement will bring lasting happiness.
Having structure in retirement and pursuing your passions is vital to feeling fulfilled. Although it's easy to fall into comparing our retirement experiences to those around us, this is a dangerous trap. Finding what's truly important to you and following that will lead to much greater happiness.
Questions Answered:
What is the arrival fallacy?
How can retirement coaching help you find freedom and fulfillment in retirement?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Arrival fallacy
1:25 - Retire…then what?
3:58 - Structure in 4 chunks
6:06 - Risks of no structure
7:59 - Procrastination
9:35 - Finding your passion
12:33 - Microsteps and consistency
14:32 - Prodding the brain
17:01 - Not just for retirement
20:33 - Passion follows commitment
22:43 - Experiment and be flexible
24:20 - Be careful of stereotypes
26:17 - Rewire retirement
28:08 - Advice and resources

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Chapters

1. Transitioning Into Retirement (00:00:00)

2. Finding Clarity and Purpose in Retirement (00:08:41)

3. Retirement (00:18:21)