Oh yes, that vision of total freedom by way of retirement. Looks appealing, right?! Well, hang on a second…
Make sure that you can make your next chapter, your BEST chapter! You can achieve this if you are thoughtful and plan it out.
For example, what are the “boxes” you need to check before hanging it up? Financial, hobbies, settling on future living plans, etc.
Make sure you know your “WHY”. For me, my WHY was that at 55, I needed to pump the brakes and enjoy life more – it was a qualify of life decision, and my family had the MOST to do with this decision. But, I didn’t just on a whim say, “I’ve had enough, I’m quitting!” I carefully thought through what could lie ahead, talked to the right people, got the buy-in I needed, and then pushed forth with a plan that had not everything, but most things already figured out.
Check out the You Tube clip for a more detailed review of what you should consider before retirement. And most importantly, make sure your next chapter, is in fact, your BEST chapter!