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Lessons Learned in Retirement

Lessons Learned in Retirement

I was thrilled to be a guest on Joe Casey's Retirement Wisdom podcast recently. We discussed the lessons I have learned in retirement—at least so far. I think of my

Saying Yes to No

Saying Yes to No

“For all that has been, Thank you. For all that is to come, Yes!” Dag Hammarskjold’s philosophy on life, expressed in his book Markings, has always ignited a spark in me. So

Inside the Ordinary

Inside the Ordinary

I’ve always felt pressure to make interesting conversations, and it’s cropped up more since I retired. Without my trusty work adventures to talk about, it sometimes takes more effort than I’

Telling My Story

Telling My Story

Building more awareness about the less-discussed topics important to a satisfying retirement can sometimes feel like wishing upon a star. But sometimes you get what you wish for. Case in point: I recently

A Career Off-Boarding Checklist

A Career Off-Boarding Checklist

Preparing for life in retirement beyond the financial side is starting to get attention. Imagine that! For example, a recent Wall Street Journal article recommended a more innovative approach to employee benefits to