After decades of building his business and managing rental properties, Robert thought he’d earned the right to relax. Golf, TV, sleeping in—it all sounded ideal. But within a year, his energy plummeted, his health declined, and life lost its edge. What went wrong?
In this episode of How NOT to Retire, Dr. Richard Himmer takes us beyond the numbers and into the deeper, often overlooked dimensions of retirement that too few people talk about: purpose, movement, connection, and identity. Drawing from Robert’s story and real-world research, Dr. Himmer reveals why the “retirement of your dreams” may quickly turn into a slow erosion of your vitality—unless you learn how to balance your life intentionally.
This isn’t a scolding or a scare tactic. It’s an invitation to laugh, reflect, and rethink what it really means to retire well. You’ll hear unconventional ideas (including creative exercise suggestions involving toddlers, furniture, and pickleball), along with science-backed strategies for building a retirement that strengthens your body, sharpens your mind, and reconnects you with what matters most.
Whether you’re about to retire, already retired, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a refreshing reframe: that retirement isn’t the end of the road—it’s the beginning of your most vibrant chapter yet.
Tune in now, and remember: Don’t try harder—try different.
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