What Will You Do with Your 1,000 Hours a Year in Retirement?


Hi Reader,

Retirement is about more than finances. How will you spend your time?

How do you transition from a life dictated by schedules to one filled with purpose and joy? What steps can you take now to prepare for a fulfilling retirement lifestyle?

In this episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, I explore “The Rule of 1000 Hours" in retirement, explaining how to balance freedom with intention. I offer strategies to avoid aimlessness and craft a life filled with meaningful activities.

On this week's episode we discuss:

  • “The Rule of a Thousand Hours" and how it can shape your retirement schedule
  • Common problems, like excessive TV watching, and how to avoid them
  • Strategies for identifying energizing activities that align with your passions
  • The value of experimenting with hobbies and creating a flexible retirement plan
  • The importance of practicing retirement to test your financial and time management strategies before the big transition
  • And more!

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Eric Blake, CFP®

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