Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of sitting across the table helping literally hundreds of our clients retire from their careers.
And having a front row seat to this momentous event, I’ve found that for many of them, the quest to find meaning in a post-career life can be daunting.
Let’s face it, after devoting three or four decades to a single industry, skill set, and/or employer, discovering a path of another meaningful pursuit can prove difficult.
It requires getting to know oneself, particularly what your true values are.
Once those values are found, you broaden your perspective to options available for you to live them out.
You think outside the box and outside of yourself; To see a needy and unique world that is waiting for your impact.
One of the first places to start in this discovery of meaning… is your mindset.
Are you looking backwards at the good ol’ days?
Or are you looking forward to opportunity and discovery?
Do you live with regret of what was and what could have been?
Or are you excited about the prospect of a new and fresh start?
Finding meaning is a timely process.
If you’re fortunate to have found it… great!
If you haven’t, don’t despair… You’re reading about it right now and can take action. All you have to do is simply try.
Try as many different things as possible that pique your interest.
Don’t hold onto an expectation of an outcome.
Enjoy the experience.
Enjoy the process.
Find meaning in the discovery of your purpose.
Keep your mindset positive and your head “Above the Line”.
Meaning lies along the path; it’s just waiting to be discovered.
Enjoy the journey, and live on purpose today.
