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Tag: retirement-planning

  • Why I’m Making a New Year’s Resolution (And Why This One Matters)

    Every December 31st, the conversation at our dinner table will at some point turn to resolutions. The eye-rolling is predictable. The reasons are fair:

    ❌ “They never last.” Most resolutions fade by February because they’re too ambitious or lack a clear plan.

    ❌ “Life gets in the way.” Unexpected challenges and competing priorities derail good intentions.

    ❌ “They feel like pressure, not progress.” When goals feel forced, they become a burden rather than an opportunity.

    I get it. I’ve been that person. But This Year Feels Different.

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  • “Retirement Scares Me” – Why This Conversation Stopped Me in My Tracks

    The other day, I caught up with a former colleague. We were chatting about life after work when he said something that’s stuck with me ever since:

    “Retirement scares me. I’d have nothing to get up for in the morning.”

    It was brutally honest and it stopped me in my tracks.

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  • From Intention to Action — Introducing the V2MOM Tracker

    Welcome to the third in the series of blogs exploring weekly and monthly rhythms – small, repeatable ways to bring more intentionality to our days. This blog considers how you stay connected to your bigger hopes over the long haul,

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  • Not Sure What You Value Most? This Will Help.

    There are lots of books out there that talk about living with purpose, but sometimes it’s hard to name what your individual purpose actually is. Before setting goals or making big life changes, it helps to pause and ask: What really matters to me?

    It’s a surprisingly tough question — especially in a world that’s always rushing us toward the next thing. But if we want to live intentionally, especially in retirement or during a life reset, we need to slow down and get clear on what drives us at a deeper level.

    That’s where the Personal Values Discovery Worksheet comes in.

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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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