EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 18 MIN
It's my birthday! Life & Money lessons I've learned!
from Life Starts at Retirement · host Maureen Dobranski
Today is my 63rd birthday, and instead of celebrating with cake and candles, I wanted to share something far more meaningful—the biggest life and money lessons I’ve learned along the way.These are lessons I didn’t fully understand in my 20s, 30s, or even my 40s. Some came from smart choices, others from hard mistakes, loss, change, and starting over more than once.Retirement has a way of clarifying what truly matters—and what never did. In this video, I talk honestly about:• The biggest money lessons I wish I’d learned sooner• What retirement taught me about time and freedom• The life lessons that only come from living• And what I’d tell my younger self if I had the chanceIf you’re approaching retirement, newly retired, or simply reflecting on your own journey, I hope these lessons make you feel less alone—and maybe help you avoid a few detours I took along the way.Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction1:06 - Time is wealth1:48 - Start investing early3:00 - Money isn't everything4:09 - Don't chase money - chase your values5:07 - Change is constant6:06 - Patience - patience - patience6:51 - Less stuff = less joy7:33 - Invest in yourself8:04 - Your competition is yourself9:17 - Guard your health10:13 - Debt12:11 - Choose people wisely13:31 - Keep learning & keep laughing14:09 - Freedom is priceless15:35 - Saying NO16:35 - Be the BEST you! Thank you for being part of this community and for walking this chapter of life with me. 💛Here’s to growing older, wiser, and more intentional—together.🎂 63 years old today… and still learning.
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