What happens when your identity is tied to your achievements?
In this energizing episode, Elizabeth Parsons shares how retirement isn’t an end, but a powerful beginning. She is the author of "Encore", and a former international law firm attorney who made a bold mid-life pivot to create a more intentional life.
The discussion dives into how our culture overemphasizes financial planning and underprepares us for the emotional transition of retirement, the myth of time abundance, and the importance of reclaiming personal agency through small, proactive steps.
3 Key Takeaways:
(1) Retirement Isn’t Just About Money
Many people entering retirement are financially prepared—but emotionally lost. Planning for purpose and identity is just as critical as planning for income.
(2) Time Abundance Can Be Paralyzing
After decades of time scarcity, having “oodles of time” can feel daunting. Creating structure and intentionality is key to navigating this new reality.
(3) Proactivity is a Muscle
High-achievers often spend years reacting to others’ demands. Retirement requires retraining that muscle—to stop reacting and start creating a life that reflects your true priorities.
Ready to approach retirement as a new beginning, not an ending? Learn more at https://zelinkaparsons.com/
Pick up a copy of Encore on Amazon. Then share it with someone you know who’s preparing for—or already navigating—this major life shift.
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