Foreword -- Introduction -- Part 1, Prepare yourself for retirement -- The big retirement dip, be careful what you wish for -- Chapter 2, Recharge and recalibrate -- The nine retirement principles -- Nine principles for an exceptional retirement -- Retirement principle #1, Nurture strong relationships -- Retirement principle #2, Foster good health -- Retirement principle #3, Achieve financial independence -- Retirement principle #4, Reignite your sense of adventure -- Retirement principle #5, Tap into your spirituality -- Retirement principle #6, Find your tribes -- Retirement principle #7, Make the most of your time -- Retirement principle #8, Adopt the right attitude -- Retirement principle #9, Discover your purpose -- Summary, the nine retirement principles -- Part 3, Searching for your purpose -- Self-knowledge, the key to retirement success - Discovering your values -- Finding meaningful work -- Part 4, Create a heavenly retirement for yourself -- Time to become a retirement rebel -- Retirement lifestyle design, creating a good ending to your movie -- Retirement--heaven or hell? the choice is yours -- Acknowledgements -- About the authors.
Summary:
"You've dreamed of retirement for decades, even worked hard to save for it. But what will your life look like when you stop working? Are you overwhelmed and scared by the prospect of retirement? Maybe traditional full-stop retirement isn't for you, or you have no idea what kind of lifestyle you want. Running out of money is also a huge worry, but even the best financial plan will fail without lifestyle planning. Without a clear vision for your life after work, you're doomed to Retirement Hell. This book goes beyond the numbers to help you discover and plan for your version of Retirement Heaven, the post-career life that's right for you-a special period in your life when you can reconnect with yourself, those you love, and your passions, to create a lifestyle with more balance, purpose, and fulfillment than ever before. Coaches you on how to transition successfully to retirement and eliminate the stress that comes with this huge life change. Outlines nine key principles for a happy, healthy, fulfilling retirement. Helps you overcome the shock and loss of sudden, full-stop retirement and learn how to put purpose back into your life. If you're struggling with the idea of retirement, following the nine guiding principles in Retirement: Heaven or Hell will empower you to choose and plan for a happy, healthy, fulfilling life after work"--Amazon.com.
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