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August 18, 2025 28 mins

Six Fridays This Fall to Design What You’ll Be Retiring To

Starts on October 3rd

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On this episode of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, we’re joined by Carl Landau, creator and host of I Used to Be Somebody. Carl brings warmth, humor, and introspection as he explores the twists and turns of retiring after an entrepreneurial journey. He shares why letting go of your work identity, redefining purpose, and discovering a mix of new creative outlets—like podcasting, documentary filmmaking, and pickleball—can light up your retirement.

Carl reminds us that slowing down doesn’t mean stopping, and that reinvention can be both fun and fulfilling.

What You’ll Learn

  • How Retirement is an Evolving Process—finding your way takes some time, especially for high achievers

  • Why Setting Boundaries is Key —how to avoid turning hobbies into a new full-time job… and losing your freedom

  • How Letting Go Frees You—who you were doesn’t define who you’ll be next

  • Why Saying “No” is a Game Changer— create space for what truly matters now to you, not for other people’s agendas

  • How to Build Your New Life  — develop a meaningful life plan, not just a financial one for retirement

Carl Landau joins us from Sacramento, California.

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Bio

Carl Landau is the founder of Pickleball Media. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 26 and started and sold three successful media companies, published five magazines (software development, winemaking and craft brewing industries). He currently hosts the popular podcast I Used to be Somebody, inspiring 50-plus-year-olds how to build their (un)retirement good life. He’s the co-author of the book, Pickleball for Dummies.

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For More on Carl Landau

I Used to Be Somebody

Pickleball for Dummies

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Podcast Episodes You May Like

Your Identity Beyond Your Job Title – Laverne McKinnon

Lessons Learned in Retirement That Can Help You – Judith Nadratowski

The Art of a Balanced Life in Retirement – Dr. Marybeth Crane

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