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Book Review: Grit–The Power of Passion and Perseverance

October 31, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
The words "Passion Plus Persistence Equals Grit" stuck on a bulletin board

As I watched my dad heroically fight cancer the last 10 years of his life, I marveled at his high spirits and gusto for life.   His body slowly failed, but his spirit hung amazingly tough.  Not one for introspection, when I asked how he did it, he’d just say, “Sugar, old age isn’t for sissies.”  My … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: boomer reinvention, Grit, personal reinvention

Book Review: Answering Your Call—A Guide for Living Your Deepest Purpose

June 29, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
black grand piano in white room

Boomer, today’s book review is about purpose and “calling.”  As noted in this book, and exemplified by my friend Susan, our purpose and calling can change throughout our lives.  And it can have a profound impact on our lives.  Proceed with caution… My friend Susan’s purpose and calling was to build a successful business.  After … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: Boomer job change, Boomer purpose, Boomer reilnvention, Boomer retirement, encore career, finding our purpose or calling., life purpose

Book Review: Life Reimagined—Discovering Your New Life Possibilities

April 25, 2017 by Linda Vaughn
LV sitting at outdoor table, thinking "I should have reflected more on my upcoming retirements."

Boomer, let’s be honest.  You know I didn’t do a good job planning my retirement life.  True, I’d planned my finances. I’d planned to travel.  But I never planned how I’d replace: the ready-made social life work gave me; the purpose and meaning that work gave my days; and  the structure that work gave to my day, which … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: Boomer retirement, encore career, life reimagined

Book Review: Retire Smart, Retire Happy

March 27, 2017 by Linda Vaughn
Matterhorn--Italian Swiss Alps

Want to retire smart and happy?  Me too. I retired on a Thursday.  On Friday, I left for a two-year travel adventure.  It was a heady time.  A time I spent years preparing for financially. But once it was over, it was really over. I needed something that would sustain me here at home. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: Boomer encore, Boomer money management., boomer reinvention, Boomer retirement, money management, retirement

Book Review: Get a Life–You Don’t Need a Million to Retire Well

March 6, 2017 by Linda Vaughn
LV in blazer pulling her hair out

Just before I retired, I had a particularly stressful day that sent me straight to the bookstore.  (My go-to place when things get tough.)  I was working with someone from another office who clearly needed treatment for a narcissistic personality disorder.  Do you know the type?  I believe you do, Boomer.  Eight hours and you’re ready to tear-your-hair-out.  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: Boomer investing, Boomer retirement, encore career, how much money needed for retirement, retirement
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