206. What Even Is Retirement Anymore? Should Retirement Still Be A Goal?

EPISODE SUMMARYRetirement in the 21st century looks and feels different from how our parents experienced their retirement. It’s even going to be different from how we, once upon a time, might have imagined ourselves retiring.And while the loudest messages out there about retirement are all about financial security, investment strategies, and growing the nest egg, the truth is there’s more to consider than just dollars and cents.So the question is, what now? What is our new relationship with the word? How should we think about retirement? Or should we, as many suggest, simply retire the word retirement altogether? You can find the written version of this episode here.IN THIS EPISODEWhen and how did traditional retirement beginHow did retirement become associated with a life of leisure and relaxationThe single most important reason why we need to reframe retirementHow generations are shaping different perspectives of retirement The harsh reality we must acceptA couple of not-so-bold predictions------------Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedInSubscribe to Midlife Cues, a weekly newsletter about intentional living and personal growth in midlife.Work with Lou BlaserSupport the Show. Thank yos Get full access to Shaping Life at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe