Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life Truth Or Truth With Bill Neil
Sep 28, 2023
Guest Bill Neil shares his story and discusses non-traditional marriage, being single, impact of a psychology class, changing perspectives on parenting, memorable podcast episodes, discovering 'hookah', and solo trip reflections.
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Dating Sprint Then Shared Custody Rhythm
- After his divorce Bill dated intensively, then met a partner who became the mother of his two children and later divorced after about 14 years.
- Post-divorce he kept the house and obtained shared custody, giving him seven days every 14-day cycle with his kids.
Retirement Became Freedom After Pandemic Discovery
- Discovering the Solo community reframed retirement from an escape to a new opportunity for growth.
- Pandemic downtime let Bill try hobbies and routines, which made early retirement feel desirable and feasible.
Practice Retirement Habits Before You Stop Working
- Plan routines and commitments before retiring to avoid aimless days.
- Bill intends to practice structured days now so habits persist when his kids leave and he stops working.