Retirement: different by design : different by design : six building blocks fundamentally changing how life after work is viewed, planned for, and lived

**Redefining the Retirement Experience** My name is Dr. Rick author of **__Retirement: Different by Design__**. I wrote the book because I failed; and, I hate to fail at anything. Indeed, I "failed" to accept what retirement offered, a second chance, a mulligan, life's one and only do-over. I, like many of us, expected retirement to appear fully formed just turn the work switch off and the retirement switch on. But I was wrong, really wrong! **__Retirement--A Different Way of Life__** Work for many of us was who we were and what we did--it's how we defined ourselves. But retirement changes everything--what's so hard about "doing nothing" we think and truly believe. Oh my friends, that's when it all can go wrong. You see, retirement is more than the absence of work--it's a different way of life requiring new vision, new purpose and new life perspectives. Retirement, disconnects us from our familiar daily routines and what structured our lives, our social networks, our paychecks and our reason for getting up every morning. **__Who Should Read this Book?__*** The soon-to-be retired wanting to know what retirement "can" be like for them; and, if they are really ready to retire * Reluctant retirees fearful of what they will find on the "other side of work" * The already retired who are flirting with failing retirements wanting to know how to turn them around **__Providing Answers, Not More Questions__** Trained as a journalist and educated as a Social Psychologist I decided to find out what "retirement" is all about--to understand why some retirements thrive while others descend into boredom, dull routine and dysfunctional and unhealthy behaviors. It quickly became apparent that I had to challenge and replace commonly accepted retirement and age myths and misinformation with new integrated models **__Retirement's Six Fundamental Building Blocks and Retirement's Ages and Stages__** redefining the retirement experience. **__It's Not Always about the Money__** We all can live socially rich, emotionally balanced, intellectually nourishing, healthful and physically active retirements no matter the size of our bank accounts because retirement isn't about how much money we have in the bank, but how much "richness and joy" we have in our lives Plan for retirement with confidence and ease, using this essential guide for envisioning and creating a post-work life filled with meaning and purpose Retirement is more than the absence of work—it’s a different way of life requiring new vision, new purpose, and new life perspectives. You see, retirement is too important to leave to luck or circumstance; we have to plan and make them happen—our way. Your bridge to the “other side of work,” Retirement: Different By Design presents two dynamic and innovative templates for moving seamlessly into retirement and beyond—“Retirement’s Ages and Stages” and “Retirement’s Six Fundamental Building Blocks.” Providing practical strategies and answers, not more questions, each chapter delivers insights, tools, narratives, and models for making retirement the best years of the rest of our lives. And, it’s not always about the money. Indeed, we all can live socially rich, emotionally balanced, intellectually nourishing, healthful, and physically active retirements no matter the size of our bank accounts—this is the new retirement reality that Retirement: Different By Design offers the soon-to-be and the already retired. RETIREMENT’S SIX FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS • Physical and Emotional Health and Well-Being • Financial Security and Continuity • Life Transition and Acceptance • Intergenerational Life Engagement • Intellectual and Physical Pursuits, Interests, and Activities • Spirituality, Meaning, Family, and Legacy “Any book on retirement planning that does not begin with a discussion of money is off to a good start, at least to our thinking. And so it is with Retirement: Different by Design.” —The Wall Street Journal Plan for retirement with confidence and ease, using this essential guide for envisioning and creating a post-work life filled with meaning and purpose #160; Retirement is more than the absence of workits a different way of life requiring new vision, new purpose, and new life perspectives. You see, retirement is too important to leave to luck or circumstance; we have to plan and make them happenour way. #160; Your bridge to the other side of work, Retirement: Different By Design presents two dynamic and innovative templates for moving seamlessly into retirement and beyondRetirements Ages and Stages and Retirements Six Fundamental Building Blocks. Providing practical strategies and answers, not more questions, each chapter delivers insights, tools, narratives, and models for making retirement the best years of the rest of our lives. And, its not always about the money. #160; Indeed, we all can live socially rich, emotionally balanced, intellectually nourishing, healthful, and physically active retirements no matter the size of our bank accountsthis is the new retirement reality that Retirement: Different By Design offers the soon-to-be and the already retired. #160; RETIREMENTS SIX FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS #160; Physical and Emotional Health and Well-Being Financial Security and Continuity Life Transition and Acceptance Intergenerational Life Engagement Intellectual and Physical Pursuits, Interests, and Activities Spirituality, Meaning, Family, and Legacy #160; Any book on retirement planning that does not begin with a discussion of money is off to a good start, at least to our thinking. And so it is with Retirement: Different by Design. The Wall Street Journal Transforming Retirement One Building Block at a Time Retirement is more than the absence of work'it's a different way of life requiring new vision, new purpose, and new life perspectives. You see, retirement is too important to leave to luck or circumstance; we have to plan and make them happen'our way. Retirement: Different By Design, your bridge to the "other side of work," presents two dynamic and innovative templates for moving seamlessly into retirement and beyond'"Retirement's Ages and Stages" and "Retirement's Six Fundamental Building Blocks." Providing practical strategies and answers, not more questions, each chapter delivers insights, tools, narratives, and models for making retirement the best years of the rest of our lives. And, it's not always about the money. Indeed, we all can live socially rich, emotionally balanced, intellectually nourishing, healthful, and physically active retirements no matter the size of our bank accounts'this is the new retirement reality that Retirement: Different By Design offers the soon-to-be and the already retired. RETIREMENT'S SIX FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS Physical and Emotional Health and Well-Being Financial Security and Continuity Life Transition and Acceptance Intergenerational Life Engagement Intellectual and Physical Pursuits, Interests, and Activities Spirituality, Meaning, Family, and Legacy From the Trade Paperback edition Your Bridge To The 'other Side Of Work' Presents Two Dynamic And Innovative Templates For Moving Seamlessly Into Retirement And Beyond -“retirement’s Ages And Stages” And “retirement’s Six Fundamental Building Blocks.” Providing Practical Strategies And Answers, Not More Questions, Each Chapter Delivers Insights, Tools, Narratives, And Models For Making Retirement The Best Years Of The Rest Of Our Lives. And, It’s Not Always About The Money. Indeed, We All Can Live Socially Rich, Emotionally Balanced, Intellectually Nourishing, Healthful, And Physically Active Retirements No Matter The Size Of Our Bank Accounts - This Is The New Retirement Reality That [this Book] Offers The Soon-to-be And The Already Retired ... Physical And Emotional Health And Well-bing; Financial Security And Continuity; Life Transition And Acceptance; Intergenerational Life Engagement; Intellectual And Physical Pursuits, Interests And Activities; Spirituality, Meaning, Family And Legacy--publisher's Description.