I am in the course of writing my second book (working title: The Time-Optimized Post-Career Life) while the marketing efforts begin for my first book The Time-Optimized Life. As the writing process gets underway, I have talked to a lot of folks who have been retired for a long time. I found out something very …
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Here are some of what I consider scary statistics that I have complied with from the Time Management Analysis (TMA). It is not hard to see that the average person tries to plan but does not tie that back to time management. They try and work on organization but lose focus when there is a …
I was recently given an opportunity to have The Time-Optimized Life featured in a trade publication. It was going to cost me money. I was told there were only 5 spots left and that I needed to act quickly. I didn’t. In uncertainty, I kept weighing the cost and evaluating the benefits. I wanted a …
How to Make Better Choices and Live a More Fulfilling Life As I was researching for my new book, The Time-Optimized Life, I came across the concept of decision fatigue. According to The American Medical Association, they define it as: Making decisions day in and day out—whether they are as easy picking a route home …
As a columnist for Rethinking65, I write articles geared towards financial professionals to help them better understand the emotional and lifestyle planning challenges their clients grapple with as retirement approaches. I do my best to represent “us.” It is important for investment advisors to go deeper with those they serve to better prepare individuals and …
Listen to the 8/31/23 LinkedIn Audio Event The decision of whether to work in retirement is extremely personal, with no one-size-fits-all answer. “I’m working to have enough money to retire by 70. I’m in my 50’s now and made some bad financial choices. I am trying to save but I can only put away about …
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I recently conducted a poll on LinkedIn and asked the question, “How often do you procrastinate towards your personal goals?” Almost three-quarters of the participants said they procrastinate “always” or “sometimes” (the figures might be different if you take a look now). So many times, personal goals are placed on hold as people pursue their …
In the banking industry, a financial stress test is a simulation of how a financial institution would perform under adverse economic conditions. It is used to assess the institution’s strength to economic shocks and to identify areas where it may be vulnerable. There are two major types of tests: In the world of personal financial …
Today (April 10, 2023) I turn 59 years old. Wow, it seems crazy to even type that. Just shy of 6 decades and the overwhelming sense I have today is one of gratitude. Just a handful of what I am thankful for… I could not have mapped out this life. If someone showed me the …
Take a look at a typical retirement ad and you would think everyday is a resort life. Everything is fun and joyful. There is not a care in the world. Unfortunately, for many that is just not reality. I live in a 55+ community. I see people who live the resort lifestyle. They are having …
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