Rookie of the Year with Johnny Hiles

Johnny Hiles just completed his rookie year of retirement, and his stats are lookin’ really good. He plays pickleball 4-5 times per week and works out even more. He attends a weekly men’s Bible study and volunteers as a greeter every other week at church. He and his wife just took their first trip to Greece and Turkey, with their sights set on taking a big trip at least every other year. After a full career, Johnny has no regrets about retiring, and he’s hoping his story will help others decide the right time in their own lives. As a professional, he went by John. Now, more and more people call him Johnny. In a way, retirement has recreated his identity. John had to get up every day and go to work. Johnny gets to explore the world, enjoy his family, and even tackle that honey-do list. John had to act like a grown-up. Johnny’s far too happy for that. After a year in the retirement game, it’s safe to say Johnny is well on his way to a promising career of happiness. *************************** 00:00-Johnny’s Identity Shift 02:50-The Big Questions 05:43-Johnny’s Career Journey 08:11-A Very Good Mentor 10:48-Staying Active 12:22-Atlanta Living 14:05-Two Out of Three 16:33-Getting Involved at Church 18:38-The BC Boys Ski Trip 21:00-Doing the Same Stuff, just More of It 22:20-Upsizing Again 26:10-“Retirement Recreated Me.” 27:47-Financial Planning and Confidence 29:19-Retirement is Limitless 31:34-Comparison is the Enemy of Contentment 32:49-A Rookie Season, But… 33:48-Plan, but Go For It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices