Retirement By Design with Ida Abbott

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you were growing up, chances are the messages you received about retirement were looking forward to a life of “playing golf” and “relaxing” in the afternoon. The truth is that none of us actually know what transitioning to the next stage feels like until it starts knocking on our doors.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to Ida Abbott, shifting into a new mindset becomes even more important when you’ve been successful. After transitioning from a career in law to helping firms improve their retirement processes, Ida quickly realized there was a tremendous need for practical advice outside of financial planning.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That’s when she authored</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Retirement By Design</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">. It’s a spectacular workbook filled with guidance on how to get where you want to go. In this episode, Ida shares her advice on defining achievement and success in your next chapter. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We discussed:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The #1 myth about retirement planning (and what you should really prepare for)</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why high achievers face a long period of adjustment after work is finished</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ida’s discovery of the unexpected guilt people often feel after retirement</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Practical tips for men who typically shun the idea of confronting their emotions</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"