Earn & Invest 721. Ten Things About Eight Years of Retirement
Apr 2, 2026
A reflective solo walk through eight years of retirement, recorded seaside at dawn. He describes shifting from full-time practice to hospice and creative work. Topics include unexpected joy and freedom, relaxed goals, changing friendships, a looser schedule, and evolving attitudes toward money and identity. He also shares how small anchors keep life grounded.
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Keep Goals Without Letting Them Define You
- Keep goals in retirement but don't let them become your sole purpose.
- Jordan still pursues writing, podcasts, and fitness but treats goals as guideposts, not existential demands.
Busy Yet Abundant Time Felt Different Than Work
- Retirement can feel both busier and more abundant than working life.
- Jordan describes lots of possible activities but with an underlying sense that there's always more time and choice.
Retirement Expanded And Deepened Friendships
- Leaving work widened Jordan's social circle and deepened friendships.
- He connected to conference and podcast communities, gaining friends he mostly sees on Zoom or at events.