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Retirement is freedom from working. But it’s also seen as a time of wrenching change, uncertainty and loss of identity. As much as some people long for retirement, others fear or dread it. Scott Armstrong tries to bridge these extremes in a new book called, and through his consulting company, Mind Switch. Mr. Amstrong makes a point in his book I haven’t heard before – that retirees have never had as much wealth, health and mobility as they do today.
Q: You use the term “work-optional life” to refer to retirement. Can you define the type of retiree who is happiest doing some type of work in retirement, and give us some idea of how much time these people would spend working per week? Q: How can people find the sweet spot where they are fulfilled with postretirement work, but still have free time to travel and enjoy their leisure?
A: A meaningful retirement, or work-optional life, will be unique for everyone. But there are some pretty universal considerations that we should all pay attention to:
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