About this episode
Retirement is not just about financial readiness; it's also about finding purpose, passion, and personal growth. James and guest Cynthia Meyer debunk the arrival fallacy, the illusion that reaching retirement will bring lasting happiness. Having structure in retirement and pursuing your passions is vital to feeling fulfilled. Although it's easy to fall into comparing our retirement experiences to those around us, this is a dangerous trap. Finding what's truly important to you and following that will lead to much greater happiness. Questions Answered: What is the arrival fallacy? How can retirement coaching help you find freedom and fulfillment in retirement? Timestamps: 0:00 - Arrival fallacy 1:25 - Retire…then what? 3:58 - Structure in 4 chunks 6:06 - Risks of no structure 7:59 - Procrastination 9:35 - Finding your passion 12:33 - Microsteps and consistency 14:32 - Prodding the brain 17:01 - Not just for retirement 20:33 - Passion follows commitment 22:43 - Experiment and be flexible 24:20 - Be careful of stereotypes 26:17 - Rewire retirement 28:08 - Advice and resources Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here. Join the new Root Collective HERE!