We all have an idea of what retirement will be like.
But what happens when reality doesn’t match your expectations?
For many, the transition from a structured career to unstructured free time isn’t as easy as it seems.
That’s exactly what happened to Tom Pendergast.
Tom is a retired professional who found himself facing an unexpected challenge: boredom
In this episode, Tom reveals his personal journey through the human side of retirement—the identity shifts, the search for purpose, and the unexpected struggles that come with it.
You’ll Learn:
- Why Tom’s initial idea of retirement didn’t match the reality
- The challenges of shedding a career identity and finding a new purpose
- Experiments Tom tried to create a more meaningful retirement
- The role a financial advisor can play in easing the transition
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