Posted: August 12th, 2008
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It’s been 31 years since last I felt the anticipation, excitement and concern surrounding the first day of school. Yet, as I sit here today and watch dads and moms and kids preparing for their ”big day”, the feelings from yesteryear come flowing back and I smile.
My attraction for the newness of things may be based on the feelings I experienced during those first days of school and I am proud to carry that same attraction with me today. Some of my friends view this propensity to chase something new as an inability or unwillingness to focus; I see it differently. The thrills I derive from the chase are a function of my complex personality and my spirituality, as well as my recognition that nothing ventured, nothing gained.
The point is this–embrace your own complexity and capture its power. Accordingly, you will achieve whatever you desire at whatever point in life God deems it appropriate. The first days of school may be in your rear view mirror but those feelings of anticipation and excitement and, yes, concern, for something new can be experienced today.
Posted: April 30th, 2008
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Retire? Sounds good, but an increasing number of people hitting that magic age-whatever it is-are working right past that traditional retirement time, with no intentions of giving up going to work.It might not be to the same place they’ve gone for years, but it will be someplace where they can offer their experience and knowledge.
Traditional retirement will cease to be the choice for the majority of baby boomers, and lack of funds is not the driving motivation for this dramatic change. Many baby boomers are looking for direction to make their ‘bonus years’ more personally meaningful.
There is no retirement model that will work for everyone. However, one thing is certain. Successfully navigating the retirement revolution requires a commitment to life planning. Most “boomers” feel good, and want to contribute to society.
Here’s a thought for employers–why not retain people of retirement age to continue to offer their skills? A company doesn’t want to lose all the intellectual and institutional knowledge possessed by older workers. In many cases, people actually want to keep working, just not in the same manner. There are hundreds of thousands of employees who intend to leave full-time employment within the next few years. With some education, guidance, and planning, these same employees might be interested in maintaining a business relationship with their employer—they just do not know how. Why let that talent just walk out the door?
Posted: December 27th, 2007
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“On the first of January let everyone gird themselves once more, with face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past.”
