Retire Repurposed
Retire Repurposed
It’s time to rethink, renew and reimagine retirement! Retire Repurposed is dedicated to help people transition into fulfilling and purposeful retirements. Retirement is a big life-change! In fact, the two most dangerous years of a person’s life are the year they were born and the year they retire. We believe retirement is not the end; rather, the beginning of what could be the most impactful seaso…Social links:
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Finding Purpose in Life's Challenges - Reflections on 2024
In this heartfelt episode, Ben Taatjes and Jerrid step away from our throwback series to reflect on 2024's journey of both triumphs and trials. Together, they explore how life's challenges, while difficult in the moment, often become catalysts for our greatest personal growth. Through candid conver…
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Marriage & Close Relationships in Retirement- Navigating the Changes
In this powerful conclusion to our two-part series exploring wealth in retirement, Ben Taatjes dives deeper into practical strategies for breaking free from the "wealth preservation trap." Building on last week's discussion of why retirees often struggle to spend their hard-earned savings, this epi…
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The Social Ecosystem in Retirement- Understanding Community & Friendships
In this throwback episode from our archives, Ben Taatjes explores the vital first two layers of your social ecosystem: community and friendships. As we celebrate the upcoming revised edition of 'Repurposed,' this timeless discussion reveals how retirement impacts your social connections and provide…
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Building Social Connections in Isolation: Timeless Lessons from the Pandemic (2020 Throwback)
In this archival episode from 2020, recorded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben Taatjes shares four practical strategies for maintaining a vibrant social life in retirement. As we celebrate the upcoming release of Repurposed Version 2, this episode demonstrates how retirement principle…
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Revisiting the Classics: The Showroom Effect
Join us for a special throwback episode as we revisit Episode 2 of Retire Repurposed, where Ben Taatjes introduces the powerful concept of 'The Showroom Effect.' As Ben prepares to release a revised version of his 2017 book 'Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America,' we're diving into …
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Retirement Lessons: What We've Learned Since 'Repurposed' Hit Shelves
In this powerful conclusion to our mini-series, Ben Taatjes distills seven years of retirement insights since publishing "Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America." From redefining work's role in retirement to mastering the psychology of spending, Ben weaves together the most transform…
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Beyond the Inheritance: Making Your Wealth Matter Today
In this powerful conclusion to our two-part series exploring wealth in retirement, Ben Taatjes dives deeper into practical strategies for breaking free from the "wealth preservation trap." Building on last week's discussion of why retirees often struggle to spend their hard-earned savings, this epi…
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Die Rich or Live Well? Rethinking Wealth in Retirement
We examine a common phenomenon among retirees who've spent decades meticulously building their nest eggs. Rather than shifting to a mindset of strategic "decumulation" in retirement, many find themselves holding onto their wealth, often to a fault or until it's too late to truly enjoy it. Taking in…
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The Identity Crisis of Retirement
In this episode of Retire Repurposed, we delve deeper into the lessons learned since Ben published his book "Repurposed" in 2017. We explore the critical issue of identity in retirement and how retirees grapple with finding purpose after leaving careers that once defined them. Drawing insights from…
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Avoiding the Role-less Role Retirement
In this episode of Retire Repurposed, we continue our miniseries exploring insights gained since Ben Taatjes wrote "Repurposed" in 2017. We delve into the concept of identity in retirement, discussing how retirees can avoid a "role-less role" and find fulfillment beyond societal expectations. Drawi…
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