Root Talks: How to Get Past the Fear of Retiring Even When You Have Enough

Many professionals find that retiring isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about feeling ready to leave behind the structure, identity, and comfort of a career. In this Root Financial podcast episode, James and Ari explore the emotional hurdles of retiring from a high-paying, high-stress job, even when financially prepared. They highlight the value of aligning retirement with your future self’s goals and priorities, not just your current fears. Submit your request to join James: On the Ready For Retirement podcast: Apply Here On a Retirement Makeover episode: Apply Here Timestamps: 0:00 - A comment from the Collective 3:03 - A first-day-of-school analogy 4:25 - What would my future self do? 6:47 - Helpful feedback 8:32 - Make sure you're ready financially 10:20 - A life you don't retire from 13:18 - The opportunity cost 16:39 - More words of wisdom 18:44 - Making the decision is the scary part Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here. Join the new Root Collective HERE!