Earn & Invest 596. How to be Busier Than Ever in Retirement w/ Carl Landau
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Jan 20, 2025 Carl Landau, co-author of "Pickleball for Dummies" and entrepreneur, shares his journey into unretirement. He highlights the importance of finding purpose beyond traditional work, emphasizing how staying actively engaged can lead to a fulfilling life after retirement. The conversation touches on 'Taste Vacations' for community building, the emotional challenges of leaving a career, and the rewards of podcasting. Landau encourages listeners to embrace new ventures and rediscover joy in their later years.
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Doc G's Unretirement
- Doc G retired from medical practice in 2018, keeping only part-time hospice duties.
- His schedule unexpectedly became busier than ever, leading him to "unretirement".
Unretirement over Retirement
- Carl Landau dislikes the word "retirement" because it implies finality and an end to contributions.
- He prefers "unretirement" to reflect continued activity and purpose.
Carl's Transition
- Carl Landau transitioned to unretirement after selling his company, using an earn-out period for reflection.
- His wife encouraged him to find fulfilling activities to avoid unhappiness post-work.
