The Social Ecosystem in Retirement- Understanding Community & Friendships
In this throwback episode from our archives, Ben Taatjes explores the vital first two layers of your social ecosystem: community […]
Building Social Connections in Isolation: Timeless Lessons from the Pandemic (2020 Throwback)
In this archival episode from 2020, recorded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben Taatjes shares four practical strategies for maintaining a vibrant social life in retirement. As we celebrate the upcoming release of Repurposed Version 2,…
Revisiting the Classics: The Showroom Effect
Join us for a special throwback episode as we revisit Episode 2 of Retire Repurposed, where Ben Taatjes introduces the powerful concept of ‘The Showroom Effect.’ As Ben prepares to release a revised version of his 2017 book ‘Repurposed: The Untold…
Retirement Lessons: What We’ve Learned Since ‘Repurposed’ Hit Shelves
In this powerful conclusion to our mini-series, Ben Taatjes distills seven years of retirement insights since publishing “Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America.” From redefining work’s role in retirement to mastering the psychology of…
Beyond the Inheritance: Making Your Wealth Matter Today
In this powerful conclusion to our two-part series exploring wealth in retirement, Ben Taatjes dives deeper into practical strategies for breaking free from the “wealth preservation trap.” Building on last week’s discussion of why retirees often…
Die Rich or Live Well? Rethinking Wealth in Retirement
We examine a common phenomenon among retirees who’ve spent decades meticulously building their nest eggs. Rather than shifting to a mindset of strategic “decumulation” in retirement, many find themselves holding onto their wealth, often to a fault or…
The Identity Crisis of Retirement
In this episode of Retire Repurposed, we delve deeper into the lessons learned since Ben published his book “Repurposed” in 2017. We explore the critical issue of identity in retirement and how retirees grapple with finding purpose after leaving…
Avoiding the Role-less Role Retirement
In this episode of Retire Repurposed, we continue our miniseries exploring insights gained since Ben Taatjes wrote “Repurposed” in 2017. We delve into the concept of identity in retirement, discussing how retirees can avoid a “role-less role” and find…
Embracing Your True Greatness in Retirement
In this latest episode of Retire Repurposed, we continue our mini-series exploring newfound lessons since the publication of Ben’s book, “Repurposed,” in 2017. Today, we dive into the crucial concept of “walking into your greatness” during retirement,…
Your Family Just Wants More of You
The retirement conversation is primarily about financial planning and wealth accumulation. Oftentimes, our focus on money can overshadow what truly matters to our loved ones. Through a client story, BenTaatjes reveals the unexpected reaction of…