Day Forty Eight Marking Time
Imagine your perfect retirement day. How would you spend your morning, afternoon, and evening? List the things you might do from the time you wake up until you head to bed:
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No doubt you would be happy spending a week or two following this schedule. But would you be happy doing these things every day for the rest of your life? Many retirees suffer from vacation confusion. They treat retirement like a long holiday, and quickly become bored and even depressed, as they discover that endless fun and relaxation isn't all that satisfying. Instead, they hanker for the days when their lives had a greater sense of purpose.
You might be thinking, “Why are you bothering me with this? I'm years from retirement.”
That might be true. But you should think ahead to retirement for the same ...
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