Rethinking What It Means to Retire!!
Michael Mints
??V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Red Door Homes of Florida ??LinkedIn Top 250 Influencer 2023 & 2024 ??LinkedIn Rising Star Award 2023 & 2024
Redefining Success and Fulfillment.
As we get older, we often find ourselves pondering the idea of retirement and when we might reach a point in our careers where we can say, "I'm done, I think I'll retire." However, in today's rapidly evolving world, the concept of retirement is undergoing a significant transformation, challenging traditional notions of age and productivity.
The question of WHEN to retire is no longer solely determined by age but rather by a combination of factors, including personal fulfillment, financial security, and overall well-being. In a society that values continuous learning, growth, and contribution, many individuals are redefining what it means to retire and are choosing to pursue their passions, interests, and opportunities well beyond traditional retirement age.
Instead of viewing retirement as a finish line marking the end of our productive years, shouldn't we be looking for a shift towards embracing retirement as a NEW BEGINNING —a time to explore, experiment, and reinvent ourselves?
Whether it's starting a new business, volunteering for a cause close to our heart, or simply taking time to travel and enjoy life with the people we care about, retirement is increasingly becoming a phase of life filled with POSSIBILITIES and POTENTIAL.
The idea of "doing nothing" in retirement is being replaced with a desire to stay engaged, active, and purposeful. Many I talk to are finding fulfillment in pursuing lifelong passions, engaging in meaningful work, and making a positive impact in their communities, not to mention their own families. By staying connected, curious, and open to new experiences, we're able to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives well into our sage years.
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So, at what age do we get to say, "I'm done"? Obviously the answer is going to vary for each of us, because retirement is a deeply personal decision that should be guided by our own values, aspirations, and goals.
Rather than focusing on a SPECIFIC AGE or milestone, I think we need to shift our perspective to embrace retirement as a journey of self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment—a phase of life where we can continue to thrive, continue to make a difference in our family and our grandkids lives, continue to change for the better our community and world.
For me, I'm going to CHALLENGE the traditional notions of retirement and start exploring all of the possibilities out there for living a meaningful and purposeful life. By redefining success and fulfillment, we can create a future where retirement is not the endpoint. but the beginning of a life filled with endless possibilities and opportunities for growth, joy, and impact.
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10 个月I love this Michael Mints. Bob Goff teaches that we are always working on the next best version of ourselves, and we change every ten years or so. For a visual, think about yourself holding hands with your teenage self, then your 20s self, etc. Each one is connected, but they all experience different chapters. I don't like the idea of retirement. I like the idea that you are proposing. The idea of redefining retirement and living the life we want. To me, it is just the beginning of a new chapter. The great thing is that we get to determine what this chapter looks like based on our experience, finances, etc. The more clarity you get at an earlier age, the easier it is to start that next chapter.
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10 个月You're raising a critical question that all professionals deal with at a certain stage of their careers. Retirement isn't just about reaching a certain age, it's about aligning our life choices with our personal values and aspirations. It's about defining our own path and reimagining what fulfillment looks like beyond the confines of age-based expectations. ????? Thank you for sparking this important conversation! ?? Michael Mints
Financial and IPO Advisory -retainer at Innovatiview, M&A Transactions Advisory, Funds mobilization, previously CFO (Birla group), Director Finance (Agilent), PwC, Tata Steel, Delphi Automotive
10 个月In a way my own life resonates with this. I live a more balanced life after superannuation from a regular high pressure CFO job....spending time on a daily basis on spirituality and self-realization, socializing, working as a part-time consultant, and spending quality time with the family, exercising and being in peace and in the present. It is a different kind of life, more liberating, discerning between material needs and material desires and substituting some parts of materialistic living with spiritual living and compassion...all this 20 years too late....but nonetheless have discovered this and experiencing it. I love your article....I feel we can start rethinking at any age and enjoy life and be out of the rat race.
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10 个月Wholeheartedly with you Michael Mints In UK we have 3rd Age Universities all over the country designed for retirees to participate in all kinds of activities and courses. I met many of them recently when I took them on a guided tour of London ChinaTown. In fact they are busy than ever, their minds are sharp and never a dull moment. Their lives are fulfilled, happy with a purpose. Thanks for sharing your excellent article.