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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]