How to Effectively Fail at Retirement

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As people live longer, retirement has taken on a new face. In the space between working full time and doing nothing at all, there are opportunities for retirees to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their days. On this episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Craig Brown and Thom Singer welcome DES Trustee for Content Mark Pendergast for a deep conversation about retirement- how to fail at retirement (which both Craig and Mark have done exceptionally well) and how to find the right mix of work and relaxation as you reach the winding up stage of your career. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What does it mean to fail at retirement?</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Failed retirement can mean getting rid of the drudgery and still actively participating in the fun parts of your work. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you still have one foot in the industry, you’re failing at retirement. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">In some instances, forced retirement means you’re pushed out of the workforce whether you like it or not. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Failing at retirement may or may not have anything to do with your financial situation. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">A first attempt at retirement can teach you a lot about how you want to spend your days. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What does retirement look like now?</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">As people live longer, retirement has taken on a new face. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">In between worki