Summary:
Retirement is a strange beast and is different for different people. This episode exposes the thinking of two retired men to see how their thoughts about retirement have changed after being retired for a few years. Richard O'Shea shares his thoughts with Lee (the other retired guy) about what a successful retirement means and a few "secrets" about handling this phase of life. They touch such topics as retirement fears, the leisure time myth, the role of passion, and individual value systems.

"Retirement provides an opportunity to connect to a larger world, to find an inner self that couldn't get out before, and find an outlet for who you truly are."Lee Mowatt
Questions Explored in this Episode:

The "leisure myth" of retirement
How retirement changes you as a person
How to replace the structure and stimulation of work after you retire.

Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:

Wooden Star Puzzle made by Richard O'Shea

Other Resources:
"Why Retire" by Richard O'Shea
How To Retire Happy, Wild, and Free.
 

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