In this episode of our podcast, we explored a significant shift that everyone encounters at some point: transitioning from a growth mindset to managing income. We discovered how it fundamentally changes our approach to money. Rather than being preoccupied with accumulating assets and comparing ourselves to market benchmarks, we start to think of money in buckets or segments, understanding that certain funds will need to be used sooner than others, and some can be saved for long-term investment.

We discussed how this method can provide a consistent and sustainable flow of income from investments over an extended period of time. Given that many of us may live well into our 90s, it’s crucial to manage our assets to secure a steady income potentially for as long as three decades into retirement.

The episode also touched on the unique challenges business owners face during this transition. For those accustomed to a successful company and healthy cash flow, selling your business and relying on that lump sum to support your lifestyle is a significant task that requires careful planning and consideration.

One key takeaway from our discussion is the shift in benchmarks when moving from growth to income management. Instead of comparing our wealth to the market’s performance, the new metric becomes whether we can support our desired lifestyle. It’s all about keeping up with the likelihood of achieving personal goals rather than matching market returns.

We also touched on the dangers of relying on the market to provide specific returns, advocating a mindset of acceptance towards lower short-term earnings to ensure a comfortable income in the long run.

We covered the necessity of long-term investing and the crucial role it plays in supporting one’s lifestyle during retirement. A significant point was not to over-rely on past successes and the importance of diversifying investments.

All in all, this episode highlighted the importance of personal goals and income sustainability during retirement, emphasizing the need for wise wealth protection and informed decision-making when managing assets. We stressed that it’s not just about the amount you earn, but also about how effectively you plan and manage those earnings to maintain a comfortable lifestyle throughout retirement.

[00:01:47] Managing assets and spending

[00:05:08] People living longer in retirement.

[00:06:33] Retirement and longevity.

[00:10:59] Gathering information on spending.

[00:13:38] Investing after selling a business.

[00:18:32] Preservation and balancing risk.

[00:21:56] Disappearing with wealth.

[00:24:39] Investing for the long run.

[00:26:39] Tax implications and wealth preservation.

[00:32:29] Taxation boundaries and opportunities.

[00:35:18] Advising on estate planning.

[00:37:54] What matters most to you?

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