Retirement or Not

What this episode covers

Neil tackles the difficult decision of when to quit work and retire. This is often not only influenced by finances but also societal pressures, family, health and your own love for your job. He shares his thoughts on this landmark point in most of our lives.  KEY TAKEAWAYS What we do is part of our identity.  Retirement can be the start of a mental and physical decline. Work can provide an active brain and a sense of achievement. If we choose to continue to work we can continue to pass on our skills, insight and knowledge. Say no to golf!! BEST MOMENTS‘I believe there are significant downsides to retirement as envisaged by my parent’s generations.’‘The state pension system is bankrupt now and has been bankrupt for decades.’‘Over the working life that we all have we tend to accrue a vast body of knowledge, a wealth of insight and understanding. If we retire, all of that knowledge, insight and understanding is removed from circulation.’ VALUABLE RESOURCESThe Tutor Podcastwww.Neilcowmeadow.com ABOUT THE HOSTNeil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! CONTACT [email protected]

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