The Joy of Retirement, Patricia A Donohoe
The Joy of Retirement, Patricia A Donohoe
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The Joy of Retirement
Finding Happiness, Freedom, and the Life You've Always Wanted

Author: Patricia A Donohoe, David C Borchard

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/21/2008


Synopsis

They say that 50 is the new 40. If you’re over 50, chances are you feel more vital, energetic, and passionate than ever. While you may be ready to retire, you may not be ready to stop working entirely. These days, life after work no longer conjures up images of couples wandering the malls, playing golf, and taking endless Caribbean cruises. As baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s, they are redefining what it means to retire. What they want is joy, vitality, and meaning in their lives. The truth is that this is not your parents’ version of retirement, and just because you may have stopped working doesn’t mean you have to stop living life to the fullest. You may want to choose a completely different career path or pursue a whole new interest.

Author David Borchard has been helping adults rejuvenate their careers and lives for 30 years. In The Joy of Retirement, he shows you how to reinvent yourself and achieve the kind of fulfillment and meaning you have always dreamed of in your life. Now, you can start crafting your future and discovering your passions with advice on topics such as:
• Finding new interests that make the most of your unique talents
• Planning your lifestyle at 50+
• Assessing what transitions you are ready and willing to make
• Defining priorities and goals
• Establishing your criteria for success
• Mastering the seven steps to maintaining vitality

Revealing and hopeful, this is the audio book that shows you that life after work can be fulfilling, fun, and exhilarating.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve on December 27, 2023

My continuing quest to live the third chapter with intentionally. Book has lots of examples and assessments. Typical example is a hard charging corporate executive who pivots to find satisfaction starting a charitable art community. Okay, I get it. Not totally relatable but a lot of food for thought......more

Goodreads review by Roger on June 20, 2020

Terrific book, wish I could add more stars. Unlike other books of this type it takes a finer stroke for a more individualized touch. Although this takes some time, it is much more valuable for giving more a personalized review and advice.......more

Goodreads review by Thomas L. Fenner on February 29, 2024

This was a great book to read in my first months of retirement. The book was written by a therapist, and it offers dozens of stories of people who have entered retirement - some successfully, some not. The book gives a lot of insight into how to reinvent yourself in this phase of life and make the m......more

Goodreads review by David on April 17, 2017

I really enjoyed this book. It is different from the books that focus on the financial issues related to retirement. David Borchard and Pat Donohoe wrote a book for people who want to look at the many different facets of this major transition in life. It has helpful information, but doesn't attempt......more