Try to imagine, just for a moment, that you have all the money you need to retire. Would you do it? Should you? Every day, about 10,000 Americans do just that, but their years of financial planning often neglect the emotional needs critical to a successful outcome. Retirees that ignore these needs struggle to guide their daily activities.

Funding is the first step toward a successful retirement, and this book offers a sound investment strategy that will work at any career stage. But money only provides the means, not the emotional fuel and initiative needed for a fulfilling experience. A 2017 RAND survey showed almost 40% of workers over age 65 were previously retired. This book’s honest discussion about building a personal identity independent of the workplace is unique and eye-opening. It shows the reader what it takes to thrive as a retiree and helps them decide if retirement is right for them.

New for this genre, this book builds on the premise that not all readers are suited for retirement. Some are not prepared, or it’s just not a good fit. Others can flourish in this “new life.” For the former, this book offers the enlightenment necessary to avoid a serious mistake. For the latter, this book provides a proven guide to a successful retirement—not just in dollars, but in mind, body, and spirit.