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Boomer Reinvention: From Lawyer to Mental Health Counselor – One Boomer’s Journey

October 31, 2018 by Linda Vaughn
Blue cloudy sky behind a yellow road sign that says "reinvent yourself."

  When Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection was being sued, government officials were relieved if environmental lawyer Jim Alves weighed in on their side.  But if he were on the opposing side, they knew they’d better bring their A-game to the court room.  There was no doubt.  He was a worthy opponent. While continuing his … [Read more…]

Posted in: Boomers - The Fabs The Fails Tagged: boomer reinvention, personal reinvention, reinvention

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

How Paul Finally Mastered Retirement

April 4, 2017 by Linda Vaughn
Picture of a soldier saluting at sunset.

When I started my career, I had to share an office with Paul.  Trust me, Boomer.  In a million years, I’d have never thought Paul would be a role model for the purpose-filled retirement.  Whenever I’d ask, it was clear Paul hadn’t a clue what he’d do when he retired. When the big day arrived, we gave … [Read more…]

Posted in: Boomers - The Fabs The Fails Tagged: Boomer money, boomer reinvention, Boomer retirement, Boomer volunteerism

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: Don’t Retire, Rewire

October 10, 2016 by Linda Vaughn
LV lookining at her phone in, Piazza Duomo, Milan

  Boomer, I happened upon this book when I was deciding whether or not to retire. I’d spent a career spending less than I earned and investing the rest.   no longer needed the cash to work.  My career had pretty well run its course.  I was still treated well. After all, they’d given me a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: boomer reinvention, career fulfillment, career mission, career purpose, careers, encore career, reinvention

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