CHAPTERimageIMAGINATION AND THE NEXT SEASON OF YOUR LIFE

“I intend to create a studio for teaching ballroom dancing and hope to train dance teams to compete in the Olympics.”

—A 54-YEAR-OLD WOMAN TAKING AN EARLY RETIREMENT FROM A CORPORATE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

“After retiring I obtained a pilot license and purchased my own plane. Now I am a bush pilot having a ball flying in medical supplies to remote areas and flying people in need of medical assistance out to health care facilities.”

—A 62-YEAR-OLD RETIRED CORPORATE EXECUTIVE

“I don’t ever plan to retire. After all, I’m a seasoned professional operating at the top of my game. I’m just not going ...

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