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The hidden mistakes many retirees make in their first year
A meaningful life cannot be built solely around avoiding work. It must be built around embracing some type of meaningful purpose.

Purpose is not a job: Part Two
Purpose often emerges naturally once meaning is put into motion, and it does not need to be large or highly visible to be significant.

Purpose is not a job: Part One
When people hear “find your purpose,” many assume it means going back to work, but that interpretation misses something far more important.

Are people happier just lounging around?
I find it hard to believe that simply existing within your own bubble is actually better than being actively engaged in a community.

Want more meaning in life? Try creating a routine
Now in his 60s himself, Arthur C. Brooks has had a lifetime to perfect his idea of the perfect routine to a more fulfilling life. Many of them are spot-on — for other people.

Are you aging with purpose or by default?
VegOut noted that the differences between a person aging by default or with purpose becomes evident by age 67 and is irreversible by age 75.

Talking about purpose, podcasting with Cliff Ravenscraft
Now in his early 50s, Cliff is pivoting back to his initial calling with more clarity and alignment than he enjoyed in the past.

Studies show having a pet can boost your longevity
There are lots of benefits to pet ownership. The furry friends have a special knack for weaving their way into our hearts in healthy, memorable ways.

Are you looking forward to retiring early? Then you better have a plan.
Melissa’s father-in-law, Frank, spends his days gardening, golfing and going to the gym. I can see why she would not find that appealing either.