The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Retirement as Founders

In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the real definition of retirement. Is it going on a vacation one after another in your 60s? Is it pursuing your love for woodwork and making a living out of it? Or perhaps starting another business using your retirement funds? Whatever it may be, what matters the most is you get to do what you love doing but this time with less stress, less pressure, and time isn’t measured.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Send an email to [email protected] Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro00:35 Things you plan to do upon retirement09:00 When you don't have something, having it is extra special17:34 The only reason it becomes special is because you can't do it23:38 "Responsibility is defined differently in retirement." - Donna26:14 "I don't think we want to fully retire." Andreas30:09 "You're never going to retire." Justin30:50 "Removing that 'need' makes a difference." - Richard33:09 "Independence to eliminate energy, time, and attention in the majority of things you want to do." - Jack35:44 "Retirement should allow for a bit more free schedule." - Lindsey39:57 "There is no real retirement." - Lou43:00 "Do a little more of what you're doing with less pressure." - Kathryn