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👋 Welcome to edition #38 of The Super Sunday Retirement Roundup.

This weeks newsletter is jam packed full of brand new stuff!

A new podcast episode, my latest blog, a new sketch and my latest (and I think best) YouTube video.

My aim as always is to inspire you to think differently and take action, I would love to know if I achieve this!!

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

Opening Up

By now you would have probably realised I'm a little obsessed with the topics of 'purpose' and 'time'

I think they are both interwound with one another

I believe purpose is an essential ingredient to human flourishing

and time is something that us humans don't truly understand

With that, I think we humans struggle to identify our purpose(s), often looking for big grand, life changing purposes at the expense of smaller more foundations things. As Jordan Grummet (spoiler alert, he is coming on the podcast in the New Year) puts it, there are big P's and little P's and we often focus to much on the big P's

I also believe that we humans do not use our limited time wisely, often spending it at the expense of our values, purpose and passions. Again, similar to purpose, we look to spend out time doing big grand stuff and ignore the everyday things that could bring us more joy and contentment.

So, Dan what's your point I hear you say...

To me, we tend to focus on putting big goals in place to find our purpose and to try to spend our time wisely, when in fact I believe we would be better of identifying what we don't want and like and making sure we avoid it. I refer to these as 'Anti-Goals'

As Naval Ravikant says...

I mentioned Jordan Grummet above, I want to leave you with something he said about time...

The Humans vs Retirement Podcast

Episode 65 - How Our Nervous System Impacts Our Retirement with Sheridan Ruth

Summary

In this episode of the Humans vs Retirement podcast, Sheridan shares her inspirational journey through trauma and healing, emphasising the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in our experiences.

Our conversation explores the challenges of modern retirement, likening it to a form of grief, and highlights the need for intentional preparation for this significant life transition. Sheridan and I explore the emotional and psychological aspects of navigating challenges, particularly in the context of retirement and personal growth. We discuss the importance of understanding emotional responses, the necessity of lifelong learning, and the skills required to manage sensations and emotions effectively.

She emphasises the significance of spending money wisely to create lasting memories, the barriers individuals face in changing their spending habits, and the differences in emotional expression between genders. The conversation concludes with actionable insights for listeners to reflect on their own narratives regarding money and life transitions.

Key Takeaways

• Sheridan's story illustrates resilience and the power of healing.
• The nervous system plays a crucial role in our life experiences.
• Modern retirement poses unique challenges for individuals.
• Retirement can evoke feelings similar to grief.People often neglect to plan adequately for retirement.
• Understanding one's nervous system can aid in emotional regulation.
• The transition into retirement can feel lonely and confusing.
• Money is a significant factor in how we experience safety and identity.
• Intentional preparation for retirement can lead to fulfillment.
• This phase of life can be the most rewarding if approached thoughtfully. Your body perceives the threat is too big.
• We just haven't given ourselves the tools to deal with challenges.
• Every single thing that we avoid is about the sensations it creates.
• Being with corporal sensation is a skill that can be learned.
• The best retirees are lifelong learners who stay curious.
• Learn how to be with more sensations in your body.
• Spending money is a skill that no one's ever been taught.
• Turn your money into memories rather than just saving.
• Your full-time job is now nervous system regulation after retirement.
• The biggest blocker to spending is our internal wiring and identity.

Links

• ​www.sheridanruth.com​
• ​Nervous System Cheat Sheet​

Listen in to the full episode

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Sketch

The Explore, Nest & Reflect Phases of Retirement

Blog

6 Reasons Why Planning for a 100-Year Life Might Ruin Your Retirement

In recent years, there has been growing conversations about planning for retirement up to age 100, driven by increasing life expectancies. While planning for longevity may seem prudent, new research suggests this could actually be counterproductive for most people. A study in Nature Aging indicates that while average lifespans have increased, the likelihood of most people reaching age 100 remains very low.

In my latest blog I explore why setting a retirement plan that assumes you’ll live to a century could lead to a range of issues

YouTube Video

5 Reasons Why Your Retirement Will Fail & How to Prevent It

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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"

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