Redefining Retirement: Navigating Life Beyond Work with Steve Lopez

Join host Steve Martorano on Behavioral Corner as he chats with four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author Steve Lopez about his new book, "Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement from Some Who’ve Done It and Some Who Never Will." In this engaging episode, they dive into the evolving concept of retirement, especially for the baby boomer generation, and discuss the impact of the pandemic on work-life balance and the emergence of new work options such as part-time work, flex time, and remote work. Steve Lopez shares personal stories and insights from his interviews with a diverse group of individuals, including a Jesuit priest, a vintner, a rabbi, and a therapist, all of whom offer unique perspectives on finding meaning, structure, and fulfillment in life after work. As Lopez navigates his uncertainty about when to retire, he contemplates embracing ambiguity and finding ways to matter during retirement. Tune in to explore the changing landscape of retirement and learn how to redefine your path to a fulfilling life beyond work.

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