The Retirement Wake-Up Call: What the Study AND My Story--Reveals!

Thinking about early retirement or already living it? This episode is your wake-up call — and your roadmap.

In this powerful and personal episode of The Early Retirement Roadmap, I talk about the retirement truths no one warns you about. Discover the real challenges behind the dream — from unexpected loneliness and identity loss to the surprising truth about pre-retirees' expectations vs. reality per a recent study by MassMutual (Mass Mutual).

You’ll learn:

• Why retirement feels unstructured or even empty for many

• The #1 activity most retirees do daily (hint: it's not what they planned)

• How to prepare emotionally, socially, and mentally — not just financially

• The 3 characteristics of thriving retirees

• Mike’s candid and honest sharing of his own retirement experiences

If you’re searching for early retirement advice, wondering how to build purpose after leaving work, or asking what makes a meaningful retirement, this episode is for you.

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