On Wednesday, 6 November 2024, David Sparks and I will do a “Friends of Dave” interactive Zoom call for the MacSparky Labs on “Talking Retirement with Jim Eagar.”
The books, videos, and blog posts listed below include some of the resources I plan to mention in the call and some additional ones. If you’re interested in the topic, these would be helpful whether or not you attend the call.
My experience is that most people are not prepared mentally for retirement, and many retirees are floundering, having lost their identity and purpose in life. These resources can supply some direction and ideas for a fulfilling retirement.
Books and Videos
Dr. Riley Moynes, The 4 Phases of Retirement , TED talk (13 minutes).
Dr. Riley Moynes, The Four Phases of Retirement: What to Expect When You’re Retiring.
Dr. Riley Moynes, The Ten Lessons: How You Too Can Squeeze All The “Juice” Out of Retirement.
Jason Elias, The Seven Graces of Ageless Aging: How To Die Young as Late in Life as Possible.
Joshua Becker, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life.
Haemin Sunim, When Things Don’t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times.
Dr. Louise Aronson, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life.
Life Roles, Personality, and Work Fulfillment Resources to Help You Find Purpose in Retirement
David Sparks, The Productivity Field Guide, available in the Plus and the Standard editions.
Links to My Media about Retirement
Focused Podcast #199 with David Sparks, Mike Schmitz, and Jim Eagar: Repotting & Retirement, with Jim Eager .
David Sparks and Jim Eagar, Friends of Dave Interview.
Blog Posts by Jim Eagar About Retirement
Jim Eagar, The Key to a Fulfilling Retirement: Embrace Growth, Purpose, and Making a Difference.
Jim Eagar, The Importance of Having Purpose in Retirement.
Jim Eagar, If You’re Retired or Getting Ready to Retire, You Need to Know This.
Jim Eagar, How a Roles-Based Productivity System Brought Clarity and Purpose to my Life in Retirement.
Jim Eagar, The Power of Quarterly and Weekly Reviews.
Blog Posts by Jim Eagar About Aging
Jim Eagar, Volunteering’s Hidden Values: How Helping Others Helped Me.
Jim Eagar, Don’t Let Inactivity Speed Up Aging: Why Seniors Need to Keep Moving.
Jim Eagar, From Grumpy to Grateful: Why Aging Well is All About Your Outlook.