Psychology says the secret to a good retirement isn't wealth or health or even relationships - it's having at least one thing you're still in the middle of, still becoming, still learning how to do - Silicon Canals

"Research published in the Journal of Aging and Social Policy found that relative to working older adults, retired participants reported less purposefulness, as well as an incremental decline in sense of purpose following retirement."

"For decades, your purpose was partially outsourced to your job. The structure, the deadlines, the team that needed you, the project that had to get done. When that scaffolding disappears, the question lands with uncomfortable clarity: what am I for now?"

"It's not what you have. It's what you're still doing. More specifically, it's what you haven't finished yet. The thing you're still in the middle of. Still learning. Still becoming."

Retirement satisfaction is linked to ongoing activities and personal growth rather than financial stability alone. Research indicates a decline in sense of purpose post-retirement, as many lose the structure and motivation provided by their jobs. The absence of work-related purpose leads to existential questions about identity and meaning. Engaging in new learning and pursuits can counteract this decline, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and continued personal development in achieving a fulfilling retirement.

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