This is for folks 55+ who have been retired for some time, recently retired or thinking about retirement who are looking for info on getting the most out of retirement.
Russ Still, retired business owner, songwriter and musician, has released a free tip sheet to folks 55+ who have been retired for some time, recently retired or thinking about retirement cut through the clutter and get to the most important aspects of how to create a exciting and active retirement. The list of tips can be found on Russ' website, https://russstill.com/retirement/
Russ asks some important questions:
Why not pursue what you always wanted? You've worked hard. You've reached retirement (or are close). So, what now? You don't really plan to sit on the couch and binge watch Netflix for the next 30 years, do you? Golf? Bridge? Everyday? Don't catch yourself living for "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" cocktail. You’ve got a special set of skills, experiences and insights. You are unique! Whatever you’re interested in you will bring something no one else can. You’ve got the fire! You've got the knowledge! You've got the time! Go get it!
Think you don’t know enough to do what you love? This world moves fast! The thing you loved years ago may be different now. The things you knew how to do may not work anymore. Ok, so? Update your skills. Maybe you want to try something brand new, something you don't know anything about. Awesome, give it a try. There are literally thousands (maybe millions) of resources about anything you want to do: articles, videos, books, adult learning classes at your local college. Many are free. Get to work. Update your skill set. Learn what you don't know. Then put it to work doing what you love.
Worried about doing it wrong? There are no failures in retirement! If you try something and it doesn't work out, ok, try again. If you realize that thing you always wanted to do isn't as fun as you thought it would be, ok, find something else. There are millions of interests to pursue: charity work/volunteer, crafts, politics, writing, painting, playing an instrument, the list goes on and on.
Are you worried about what others might think about your new interest? Really!? Hopefully you're past that, but if not, why? It's fun when others think you're eccentric. You may have heard the saying: The ones that care don’t matter, the ones that matter won’t care. In other words, the people who love you will support you in your pursuit of happiness. The question is not, should you really do what you want? The question is, why anyone would not want me to do what makes me happy?
The great thing about retirement is is that you can’t make a mistake There’s no “job” to lose. Nobody is going to get hurt. The only thing you can do wrong is not doing the thing you love!
This is you doing you for you.,
"I hope you'll be motivated to do that thing you've always wanted to do!"
If you’re interested in how Russ is spending his retirement, check out more on his site and social media.
The tip sheet is available for free. Everyone is encouraged to share the tips with others who find the information useful. Any questions can be answered by going to the company website, https://www.russstill.com and filling out the contact form there.
