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Episode 3383:

Leif explores the emotional rollercoaster that often follows early retirement, comparing its initial thrill to a honeymoon that inevitably fades. As routines set in and novelty wears off, the real challenge emerges: facing boredom, fear, and the search for lasting fulfillment. Learn how pivoting from scarcity to abundance thinking can help transform this emotional shift into a powerful catalyst for personal growth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.physicianonfire.com/honeymoon-phase-of-retirement/

Quotes to ponder:

"Fear is likely a result of wondering if you have enough. Not enough money. Maybe enough joy? Happiness? Potential fulfillment?"

"Choose the abundance mindset rather than the scarcity one, and you might find that you need fewer spreadsheets to keep track of your joy."

"Keep digging into what brought you moments of flow in earlier phases of life, keep bringing those back."

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