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The Transition to Retirement: Knowing Yourself and Getting to Know Yourself (by Mark!)

By Tanja Hester on June 17, 2019 • ( 19 Comments )

Today’s post is by Mark, his second ever here on the blog, and it’s such a good one. He’s sharing some insight into his transition into early retirement, which has been different from mine in several ways, and the big lessons he’s taken from that, namely the importance of knowing yourself and getting to know yourself.

When We’re No Longer “Important” // Ego, Invisibility and Early Retirement

By Tanja Hester on February 8, 2017 • ( 144 Comments )

Right now, nearly everything in my work life is set up to remind me that I’m (deliberately in quotes) “important.” How will our egos handle early retirement, when all of that goes away? Will we feel invisible? How can we let go of the fake importance and focus on replacing what truly matters to us? Let’s dive into all of that.