The author of this article in Booming Encore makes the case for generativity being our primary goal when we retire. He notes that sociologist Erik Erickson defined generativity as “the concern in establishing and guiding the next generation.”
Given the experience, knowledge, and passion many people have to continue contributing in some meaningful way during retirement- not to mention the growing number of people reaching the ‘retired’ phase of life- this is a topic that deserves more attention.
