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In this episode, Roger Whitney explores the art of retirement goal setting with his signature blend of practical advice and thoughtful reflection. He sits down with Cesar Aguirre, who shares how leaving a corporate career led to a purposeful and fulfilling retirement, the evolution of his book, and the importance of aligning goals with personal values rather than just chasing big achievements. Roger also addresses listener questions on planning, discretionary spending, and shifting mindsets around money, offering actionable insights to help create a retirement that’s intentional, joyful, and aligned with personal values.
OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN
- (00:00) This show is dedicated to helping you not just survive retirement, but rock it
- (01:07) The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security was announced.
ROCKIN’ RETIREMENT IN THE WILD WITH CESAR AGUIRRE
- (02:05) Roger talks with Cesar about his book and how he is rockin’ retirement.
- (02:41) Roger introduces Cesar Aguirre, author of Retirement with Purpose: The 10 R's for a Joyful Retirement.
- (05:55) At 65, Cesar realized many people approached retirement without a plan, inspiring him to document his process so others could find structure and clarity in their own journey.
- (08:35) The pandemic slowed Cesar’s busy career, prompting him to shift from focusing on leaving work to discovering what he was retiring to.
- (11:35) Cesar shares how a five-year assignment abroad led to a permanent move to the U.S. in the early ’90s, marking a pivotal shift in his life and career.
- (12:25) Cesar reflects on cultural views of retirement, blending Mexico’s family-centered “jubilación” with the U.S. ideal of independence to create a more balanced, proactive approach to this new season of life.
- (14:51) There are 10 R’s in the book, starting with Review.
- (17:25) Roger asks Cesar how to answer the question, “What do I want?”
- (20:17) Cesar explains that creating his book with a service purpose removed pressure, letting him focus on making it useful, reach a broader audience, and now develop a Spanish edition.
- (21:56) Cesar encourages newly retired listeners to create structure, revisit plans, and embrace retirement as a journey with purpose.
LISTENER QUESTIONS
- (24:18) In an audio question, Gary, who will retire in 2026, shares how managing “old” retirement savings feels different from spending a paycheck and asks for guidance on navigating this shift in mindset.
- (33:56) A listener, who chose to remain anonymous, asks how to distinguish between the essentials of a “base great life” and the discretionary spending that falls into the “wants” category.’
- (35:55) A listener praised Roger’s shift from chasing big goals to focusing on values and creating conditions to explore life personally and meaningfully.
- (38:20) Dennis asks about the Retirement Podcast Network, and Roger explains that while it’s still active, he and Taylor Schulte decided to prioritize other projects and let this one remain on the back burner.
SMART SPRINT
- (40:01) In the next seven days, reflect on the phrase, “you can’t take it with you.”
BONUS
- (41:03) In this wrap-up, Roger addresses listener feedback from a past episode on organic food.
REFERENCES
- Submit a Question for Roger
- Sign up for The Noodle
- The Retirement Answer Man
- Retirement With Purpose: The 10 R's for a Joyful Retirement: A practical and thoughtful guide to rediscovering yourself and flourishing in the retirement stage.- Cesar Aguirre
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