7 Retirement Observations, Revisited One Year Later
It’s been a year since retirement; what has changed, and what has stayed the same? In this post, I revisit my March 2026 observations. Here is the original post.
5 Things I Learned About My Social Interactions
You head home after your last day of work. You said your goodbyes, “keep in touch,” and sent the obligatory goodbye email; now what? How do you keep the important social interactions going?
5 Things I’ve Learned After a Year of Retirement
A year into retirement, here’s what surprised me: losing the built-in social life of work, still loving routines, and how hard it is to go from saver to spender. Five lessons for anyone making the move.
Keeping My Body Sharp in Retirement
Ten months into retirement and coming back from a hip injury, here’s how I keep my body sharp: functional fitness, walking the golf course, skiing with my son, and a daily walk without my phone.
From Reflection to Action: Your Retirement Review
What if you treated retirement like a year-end review? Five areas to reflect on (relationships, contribution, health, experiences and spirit) before your next chapter starts.