As I begin planning for what 2026 looks like and the type of work I want to pursue, one of the changes is there will no longer be curated articles on the website. My plan is to revamp the...
Lives will soon span 100 years—are we ready? Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen explores the seismic shift of extreme longevity and why reshaping our psychological, social, and cultural systems is essential to making those extended years meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling.
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The author reflects on how a strong sense of belonging once came naturally—first through family, then a decades-long career—where connection was built into the structure of daily life. After retiring, however, she found that belonging became elusive, as she...
The author shares his personal story of retiring and some of the lessons he has learned from others about the importance time plays in this phase of life.
He recounts, "There's a broader line between busy and bored in retirement...
Perhaps the best kept secret of all time, “the root of happiness is gratitude”. This is so true as it’s impossible to feel grateful and unhappy at the same time.
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Excellent thoughts from someone who studies this topic, Psychologist Becca Levy, PhD.
She begins the article by pointing out..."Given our enduring fascination with living as long as possible, one might think that the widespread increase in longevity that our species has...
One of my favorite newer sites that I follow is by fellow retirement visionary Paul Long of ProBoomer.com. In this episode of his vlog, he makes a wonderful connection between the transition into retirement- the thought and planning needed-...
This guest post was reprinted with permission of Gary Foster.
Stan is a C-level executive in his late fifties. He’s done well, thriving and progressing in the volatile, high-pressure world of healthcare. Also, like many at his level in this...
“What!?” you exclaim? Goals? I’m through with goals. During my entire work career, I needed to be focused on establishing goals – so much so that I determined that my only goal in retirement would be to not have...
The Food and Drug Administration in September approved a new laser eye procedure known as Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, or SMILE. The procedure employs a laser, similar to the one used in LASIK, to remove a small piece of...
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