The Humans vs Retirement Podcast S6 Ep 98 - The New Rules of Retirement
In the season finale, I tear up the traditional retirement rulebook and replace it with a bold, human, and rebellious manifesto for the second half of life. The old rules — work 40 years, aim for "enough," play it safe, slow down — were never designed for modern retirees who want meaning, energy, experiences, connection, and agency.
This episode lays out The New Rules of Retirement — ten powerful principles for anyone who refuses to drift through retirement and instead wants to design it boldly, live it fully, and leave a legacy that's felt as much as it's funded. This is your encore… so make it loud.
What You'll Learn-
Why the old retirement rules are outdated, limiting, and designed for a different era
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Ten modern, human-first principles for living boldly after work
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Why retirement isn't the end — it's the starting line
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How to prioritise time, meaning, purpose, and memory dividends over fear and preservation
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Why confidence comes before clarity, and flexibility beats perfection
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The truth about retirement as an emotional journey, not just a financial event
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How to shape a legacy through impact, stories, and how you live — not just what you leave
👉 Write your own new retirement rule. Just one. Something that becomes a north star for how you want to live the next chapter.
Examples:
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"I spend without guilt when it brings me joy."
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"My time is my greatest asset."
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"I will not shrink my life to fit someone else's expectations."
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"I choose connection over busyness."
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"The second half of my life will be better than the first."
Write it. Repeat it. Live it.
Resources & Mentions-
Episode references:
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Episode 4: Time Isn't What You Think It Is
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Episode 9: The Retirement Reinvention Curve
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Episode 10: Modern Software, Ancient Hardware
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Episode 11: The Retirement Focus Ratio
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My sketches, book, and newsletter
This episode wraps Season 6, a season dedicated to human-first retirement, emotional truth, and challenging the defaults. If these conversations have sparked anything in you, share them with someone who needs a more rebellious, honest, and liberating view of retirement.