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It’s amazing to think that my last blog post was over 12 months ago despite my intention of writing more frequently than I had up to that point. I guess that I haven’t found the time is a good thing. I might embellish on what’s been occupying me in due course. I have written about…
My research of what’s next has taken me to some interesting places, and continues to do so. A couple of years ago, someone introduced me to the Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson’s books on how to create order in your life and they have had a significant impact on me. He’s not everyone’s cup of…
In the run up to leaving work, I had the grand ambition of writing this blog periodically from day one. Well, it’s almost exactly 6 months since I left as I write this, so I’ve not stuck to my plan so far. Why is this? Perhaps I’ll answer this in a roundabout sort of way…
So why am I bothering with this website/blog? Surely retirement is a piece of cake? Well, in talking to old colleagues about retirement a regular comment I heard was ‘I could never retire as I can’t think of what else I would do’. Hardly a ringing endorsement for working. For me, the decision to quit…
In looking back at my decision making process, I realise that the decision to quit my job was a long time in the making, not that I knew it at the time. My job was just not rewarding me with anything other that a paycheck. I had got stuck in a colossal rut and become…
Before I embark on describing my journey, its worth reviewing what other people’s journeys have looked like to see what I can learn from them. One of my big influences has been Fritz Gilbert who after 33 years in corporate life set up The Retirement Manifesto. His aim is to educate others through the retirement…
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