210. Retirement is Dead, Long Live Retirement (Modern Retirement, That Is!)

In this episode, we discuss the key themes and characteristics of modern retirement, as well as the changing attitudes towards work and purpose in midlife. We explore the desire to continue working after retirement, the need for additional income due to longevity, and the shift toward making a difference and leaving a legacy. Friends of the pod and readers of Midlife Cues contributed to this conversation. They highlighted, among others, the importance of finding fulfilling work in retirement and the need for purpose and belonging. I often say we are the voice of a generation, and we have an opportunity here to influence the narrative about what it takes to retire in the 21st century. Our experience of modern retirement is something our generation will have to define and map out. Previous retirement maps aren't as helpful anymore as we experience retirement in a different era with new requirements and opportunities. And the themes that we talked about today certainly inform our new map. IN THIS EPISODEThemes of modern retirementShift in motivations and ambitions toward making a difference and leaving a legacyThe reality of longevity and its impact on retirementWork-life integration and exploration of different parts of oneselfInfluencing the narrative around retirementABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS IN THIS EPISODEMary Beth Simón on LinkedInPaul Long on LinkedInBernie Borges on LinkedInKathy Bourque on LinkedInLuke Mathers on LinkedInSusan Bernstein on LinkedIn------------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 you! Get full access to Shaping Life at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe