Thank you
@wings&wheels,
@DirectRejection, and
@slo town, and to a lesser extent
@supton (fellow pre-retiree in-learning like me).
I wonder how many here are thinking
"are you guys nuts? We LIVE/EXIST for the day of retirement" (maybe missing life during the journey?).
Turning 70 this coming March, I am actively managing my road to retirement and beyond, taking in the information these fine gentlemen are sharing. Even the bad stuff:
"But Keith....sadly he passed away January 11, 2025. Cancer of the esophagus." Reason to retire early? - NO! I've stated in other threads - I'm attempting "living in today", reasonably "to the fullest", and especially with no/few regrets, no matter the outcome. Carpe diem!
In my late 30's I did cognitive therapy to overcome the mid-life work/life crises. At this life stage one should be well on the way to nirvana, but life throws many road blocks and curves. In my 50's I studied/learned mindfulness techniques. Just recently I learned about Maslow's hierarchy of needs (Google it) and that I am doing o.k. at/near the top Self Actualization level. But wait!, I also learned about the ultimate level - self transcendence. (Again, Google it). LOL, yes I am a lunatic, but I'm currently content in my shoes and the wisdom of old(er) age is both exciting and comforting. Hopefully, sharing our wisdom will assist others.
