Clayton Christensen, the renowned author of "How Will You Measure Your Life?" provides a powerful framework for building a fulfilling life. He argues that management theories, when applied to our personal lives, can be incredibly effective in helping us achieve our goals. This framework is especially applicable in retirement.

1. Finding Happiness in Your Encore ‘Career’

2. Building Lasting Relationships with Family

3. Living a Life of Integrity

True success lies not in material wealth but in the positive impact we have on others.

Arthur Brooks, in his book "From Strength to Strength," reminds us of the power wisdom accumulated over life in what he calls crystallized intelligence.

Crystallized intelligence represents the wealth of knowledge, skills, and wisdom we accumulate throughout our lives.  It's the expertise we gain from our careers, relationships, and experiences. And the great news is, this form of intelligence continues to grow as we age, providing a rich foundation for an impactful second act and fulfilling retirement. 

We often downplay the Power of Experience as we plan or begin retirement which means we loose sight of how we can achieve make a lasting impact in the 2nd half of life.

Two powerful concepts, introduced in "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, can help you create a life that is both fulfilling and authentically yours. They are the concepts of workview and lifeview. Defining your workview and lifeview is not about creating rigid rules or limiting your options. It's about gaining clarity and creating a roadmap for a life that is aligned with your true self. It's about making choices that bring you closer to your goals and values, rather than drifting through life like on a tide or falling into retirement without a clear purpose or direction.