In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I'm joined by Chris Maduri for a thoughtful conversation about retirement, purpose, identity, and why planning for your future involves much more than building your financial assets.
Chris has spent nearly two decades helping people prepare for retirement, but what makes his approach different is that he doesn't just focus on the numbers. He believes the people who thrive in retirement are the ones who've also thought about how they want to spend their time, what gives their life meaning, and who they want to become in this next chapter.
Together we explore:
• How to find purpose after retirement
• Why retirement is about more than money
• The emotional side of leaving your career behind
• How to create a retirement plan that supports the life you want
• Why protecting your income becomes more important than growing your wealth
• The biggest financial risks people face in retirement
• Why health, movement and strength matter just as much as your investment portfolio
One of my favourite ideas from this conversation is Chris's reminder that we spend years preparing to climb the mountain—building a career, raising a family and accumulating wealth—but very few of us prepare for the journey back down. Retirement deserves just as much intention as the years leading up to it.
I also loved our discussion about purpose. Whether retirement is just around the corner or still years away, I think we can all benefit from asking ourselves one simple question:
What am I retiring to?
If this conversation gets you thinking about your own next chapter, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and tell me what gives your life purpose outside of work.
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