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What is Retirement? by Rob Grey

During my years of working full-time, I always looked forward to my 3 day weekends and you probably do as well.  However, I do not look forward to the prospects of a 30 Year long weekend.

I have spent the better part of my professional life helping people financially prepare for "retirement."   Frankly, I did a good job for them and for myself as well.  However, now that I have "arrived" at retirement and recognize that I could live well into my 90's, I recognize the next 20+ years of my life is a journey that I am not fully prepared for.  I am at the crossroads of "if I am what I do, then who am I when I don't?"  In other words, if my identity is my work, who am I when I am no longer working?

One way to answer that question is to never stop working.  Despite the fact that I sold my business,  I still consult with a handful of clients that want my help, but it does not equate to 40 hours per week.

So, I have begun asking myself some questions that I will share with you in this blog.  I have decided that I do not want to retire.  I want to ReFire...renew, rethink, reinvent, repurpose, and reconnect with my passions for life.  Please join me in exploring the journey of ReFirement.




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