Last week, I introduced the Japanese concept of Ikigai, as a tool that can be used in developing a Second Act, or an ‘encore career’ in midlife or for retirement. Ikigai is the intersection of four circles that represent critical areas in life. Ikigai and your ‘encore career’ Think of Ikigai as a ‘sweet spot’ […]
The Japanese Concept of Ikigai and your Second Act
I am a big proponent of continuing to have a productive life after retirement. Some people call this an ‘encore career’. The key is that whatever we end up doing after we leave the full-time workforce, is done by choice and not by need, and with time under our control and not of someone else. […]
Solving the Retirement Puzzle
At any given time in our adult life, we focus our energy and consciousness in one or more areas of attention such as our family, health, and work or career. We lead our lives seeking fulfillment in these areas and our level of satisfaction is often very high. But in other aspects, we wish we […]
Job Loss before Retirement: How to Manage your Energy and Move Forward
One of life’s most difficult transitions is the sudden loss of one’s source of stable income and health insurance as a result of a layoff. This is compounded when it happens before your planned retirement date, because you are not quite ready to have financial independence and the lifestyle you wanted. You come to the […]