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Why Retirement Is an Outdated Concept: How to Have a Blast After 50
What if retirement wasn’t the end of work but the start of something even better?
The ‘retirement ideal’ has been changing for years. Older people are increasingly unretiring, changing the shape of this life stage.
For decades, we’ve been told that life after 50 is about slowing down, stepping aside, and enjoying a “well-earned rest.” But what if that mindset is outdated?
Across the globe, people over 50 are rewriting the rules of what it means to “retire.” They’re embracing new passions, starting businesses, and living their most vibrant lives.
Retirement isn’t about retreating; it’s about reinvention. With longer lifespans and limitless opportunities, this chapter can be the most exciting one yet.
I’m going to challenge the outdated notion of retirement.
Instead, I’ll show how redefining this stage of life can unlock incredible opportunities for growth, creativity, and fulfilment.
The Outdated Retirement Model: Why It No Longer Works
For much of the 20th century, retirement made sense. People worked until their mid-60s, then enjoyed a short rest period before their health declined. But times have changed.
