Let’s Get Started with Jill Smith Entrekin

Jill Smith Entrekin taught high school literature for over thirty years, but retirement allowed her to write some herself. She’s now published two books, with a third on the way. On the Happiest Retirees podcast, we emphasize the importance of core pursuits—activities that evoke passion and purpose in life. Jill has so many that she had to skip one just to make it to our interview. Life has thrown her some scary hurdles, but Jill found a way to keep going. If you’re looking for guidance on overcoming grief, finding purpose, and being happy, you do not want to miss this episode. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and share with a friend! 00:00-Start 00:10-Intro to Jill 01:44–Let’s get started 03:39–How did you find your core pursuits? 05:10–Jill’s first story 08:00–“File 13” 09:26–A family affair 12:06–Finding confidence 15:43–Revise, revise, revise 21:10–The next adventure 26:05–“Just DO it.” 26:36–Jill’s faith 32:05–Supportive relationships 35:09-"I am not a Mullygrubber." 36:14–Big Fish tales 37:46–Importance of movement 39:58–Solitude isn’t lonely 42:10–Jill’s next book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices