Retirement planning expert Bec Wilson outlines strategies for achieving early retirement, including maximising superannuation contributions through concessional and non-concessional options, eliminating debt before retirement, and planning concrete goals for what could be 25 to 35 years of post-work life. Wilson addresses common retirement fears such as running out of money, spending savings accumulated over decades, and loss of purpose, emphasising the importance of understanding the age pension system and viewing retirement as an exciting period of flexibility rather than decline.