Hi Reader

👋 Welcome to edition #37 of The Super Sunday Retirement Roundup.

It's been a wonderful week people! I have had the privilege of 3 new couples putting their trust in us to help them live their second half of life with more purpose, passion and joy than their first. A task myself and my team take very seriously and we cant wait to put our energy and wisdom to use!

I also had the honour of speaking at The Humans Under Management conference in London on Thursday, where spoke to over 300 financial planning professionals about 'The Science & Skill of Spending Money in Retirement'

☕ Now, grab that coffee and settle into your Sunday morning and as always, I hope you enjoy the read!

Opening Up

APOSTASISE (Verb) - To abandon a once firmly held belief

I want you to think about this today...

The word apostasise - to renounce or abandon a belief - has more to do with your retirement than you might think.

As I've said many times, retirement isn’t just the end of a career; it’s an opportunity to shed the scripts and roles that no longer serve us, to abandon the limitations of past beliefs about what life should be.

To truly thrive in this next chapter, we must apostasise from outdated mindsets and embrace a new vision of freedom, purpose, and fulfilment.

This transformation isn’t optional; it’s crucial for living your best second half of life.

The Humans vs Retirement Podcast

Episode 64 - Beyond Your Career with Victoria Barker

Summary

In this brand new episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, I get to have a great conversation with Victoria Barker, co-founder of Beyond Your Career. Beyond Your Career is a programme led by a skilled team of expert coaches, psychologists and neuropsychologists to help ensure a smooth psychological transition from a demanding career, which includes workshops and insights from world-class experts and a supportive community of peers navigating the same transition.

We discuss the challenges of transitioning from demanding careers to retirement, the importance of early planning, and the psychological aspects of identity and purpose. Victoria shares her journey of co-founding Beyond Your Career, driven by her observations of the struggles faced by individuals, particularly men, during this transition.

Our conversation emphasises the need for community support, understanding one's identity beyond work, and the significance of preparing for retirement well in advance.

Victoria and I explore the themes of career transitions, rediscovering passions, and the importance of values in shaping one's purpose. We discuss the courage required to pursue new paths, the common tendency to follow societal expectations, and the significance of introspection in finding fulfillment. Our discussion also highlights the impact of the book 'The Why Cafe' on understanding purpose and the necessity of values as a foundation for personal growth and decision-making.

Key Takeaways

• The transition from a demanding career can lead to identity crises.
• Planning for retirement should start years in advance.
• Community support is crucial during the transition process.
• Many individuals struggle with mental health after leaving their careers.
• Understanding personal values is key to a fulfilling retirement.
• The disconnect between research and real-life experiences is significant.
• Men are particularly at risk of struggling with retirement transitions.
• It's important to explore who you want to be, not just what you will do.
• Life reviews can help identify themes and desires for the future.
• Crafting multiple identities can aid in a smoother transition. Reflecting on past aspirations can lead to fulfilling new paths.
• Courage is essential for making bold career decisions.
• Many pursue roles they think they should, rather than what they want.
• Introspection is crucial for understanding personal desires.
• Transitioning from full-time work can be gradual and beneficial.
• Purpose can be found through exploration and experimentation.
• Values serve as the foundation for identity and purpose.
• Asking difficult questions can lead to deeper self-awareness.
• The journey to purpose often involves trial and error.
• It's important to recognise and avoid paths that don't resonate.

Links

• ​Beyond Your Career ​
• ​The Why Cafe

Listen in to the full episode

​​​​

Sketch

Can Retire vs Want To Retire

Blog

5 Human Instincts and Biases That Could Hinder Your Enjoyment of Retirement

Retirement is a time that many of us dream of – a phase filled with possibilities, freedom, and relaxation after decades of hard work. However, the human mind, equipped with its evolutionary instincts and cognitive biases, can sometimes make it difficult to fully enjoy this chapter of life.

Understanding these biases is the first step in overcoming them.

In my latest blog I explore five key biases and instincts that can hinder your ability to spend your money wisely and savour your retirement years.

YouTube Video

How to Master The Skill of Spending Your Money

​

​

I hope you enjoyed this Sunday's roundup, and I look forward to seeing you again very soon!

If you enjoy reading this, please consider forwarding on to a friend, family member or colleague, or encourage them to sign up here​

As always, I want to talk about retirement topics that are top of mind and most pressing to you, so I very much want your feedback and questions! click the button below, hit the send your message button and let me know what you want me to talk about.

To a joyful second half of life,

Dan Haylett

"I want to help 1m people (yes 1,000,000) balance money & life so they can discover TRUE WEALTH and live their second half of life with more PURPOSE, PASSION and JOY than their first"

p.s. Was this email forwarded to you? Like what you see? Subscribe here!​

p.s.s If you haven't already you should get my FREE retirement toolkit, just click here to get access.