Great2Live

Tag: life

  • Betting against Conventional Wisdom

    Three months ago, I wrote about wrestling with hypothetical worries while dismantling my old working life. I was anxious about whether we’d have enough resources for a safe and fulfilling retirement.

    Well, the office sold. Then we sold the family home too.

    It’s taken months of sorting, selling, waiting and finally signing. There were moments when it felt like the transition would never end. But at last we have made it: both sales are complete, and the long process of closing out the old life is finally behind us.

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  • Postcards from Paris: What a Few Days in France Taught Me About Food, Lifestyle, and Living Well

    I ’ve just returned from a few days in Paris and while it was undeniably chaotic, architecturally stunning, and buzzing with energy, it also gave me unexpected space to think.

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  • Intro to BHAGs In Retirement

    What’s a BHAG — and Why Might You Need One?

    You might not have heard the term BHAG before, but it’s one that can totally reframe how you approach your future — especially in retirement. BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal. It’s not your average to-do list item. It’s bold, inspiring, and just a little bit scary (in a good way).

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  • New Chapter Needs A New Plan: Part 2

    New Chapter Needs A New Plan: Part 2

    When I first heard the term “BHAG” (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) it was in a business context. I was in leadership at the time, and the idea was to set bold, long-term goals that inspired action and kept the company moving forward.

    But after retiring (abruptly, following burnout), I began to realise something surprising: the need for bold, purposeful direction doesn’t end when the paychecks stop.

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