Retire Repurposed

On this episode, we breakdown the childhood fable, The Ant and the Grasshopper. If you're familiar with the story, the ant is usually heralded as the wise one working and saving for the future. However, is this correct? In this podcast, Ben explains ways both the and ant and grasshopper were wrong. Ben also shares how conventional retirement planning wisdom misguides people to a life of life-defer...

On this episode, we continue our series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Worried About Money" retiree. Many "Worried About Money" retirees are not as concerned about running out of retirement funds as they are worried about the amount they will leave to heirs.  In this podcast, Ben explains how the real reason "Worried About Money" retirees are worried about money is d...

On this episode, we continue our series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Never Going to Give it Up" retiree. As the title suggests, "Never Going to Give it Up" retirees have little interest in fully retiring or struggle with letting go. In this podcast, Ben talks about a major defining characteristic of a "Never Going to Give it Up" retiree. He also explains the impact...

On this episode, we continue our series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Just Want to Have Fun" retiree. As the title suggests, "Just Want to Have Fun" people are retired and loving it. They are social and fun to be around. "Just Want to Have Fun" retirees have saved enough and are not worried about money. However, the lack of worry and ample supply of happiness create...

On this episode, we start a brand-new series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Have-I-done-enough?" retiree. As the title suggests, "Have I done enough?" retirees have a defining question about their life which transcends a struggle or concern with finances. In this podcast, Ben explains what happens to a "Have I done enough?" retiree if they don't get that question ans...

On this episode, we wrap-up our series on the dangers of not retiring Repurposed: everyone loses. Retirement is not a game of winning or losing. However, the typical "America dream" retirement model is not designed for you walk into your fullness. In this podcast, we explain the four major groups of people that lose if you don't retire Repurposed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: time becomes your greatest enemy. In retirement, time should be your greatest ally. However, there is a battle for the way retirees spend their time. In this podcast, we explain the difference between being busy and being purposeful. We also give your three ways to ensure that your time in retirement does not becom...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: indefiniteness of purpose. The typical America dream retirement can be boiled down to two things – money and leisure – and devoid of any conversation regarding purpose. One of the easiest ways the enemy can take you off-track is to strip purpose out of your life, then convince you that you're doing retirement corre...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: drifting. In the book, "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill, the author has a fictional conversation with the devil exposing his tactics on how to control people. According to Hill, the devil's ultimate goal is to turn people into drifters. In this podcast, we explain the key difference between drifters and non-...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: following the "old way" of doing retirement. Society and the financial industry have not prepared you effectively for retirement. While traditional methods of retirement planning have good intentions, they actually perpetuate a massive problem for retirees. In this podcast, we explain the risks of following the "ol...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: loss of structure. Structure and boundaries are important for our physical, relational and emotional health. In this podcast, we explain how to recreate structure in retirement and we give you three things every day needs to include for you to have a purposeful, fulfilling and impactful schedule. See omnystudio.com...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: accelerated aging. The removal and non-replacement of the guardrails your work provided for you is detrimental to your health in retirement. Our belief is that physically aging has more to do with the act of retiring than getting older. In this podcast, we explain that just because you are retired, it does not mean...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed: every day becoming Saturday. Your work gave you guardrails that told you when to sleep, wake up, eat, work and have free time. In retirement, the boundaries on our time and schedules are gone making each day look the same. In this podcast, we explain how retirees fall into this trap, ways to regain control over you...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about another danger of not retiring Repurposed : the money disorder. Unfortunately, much of retirement and retirement planning is viewed through the lens of finances. So much emphasis is put on wealth building that by the time someone retires, they have an unhealthy relationship with their bank accounts. In this podcast, we explain how this money disorder is a t...

On this episode, we talk about the dangers of not retiring Repurposed. Following conventional wisdom that leads to the typical American retirement leaves you at risk for a number of massive pitfalls. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes talks about one of the biggest dangers of not retiring Repurposed – being burdened by constant worry or overthinking. Most people think when retirement comes, financial wo...

On this episode, we talk about the dangers of the "I'll figure-it-out retirement". People that want to be Repurposed are typically driven. They are resourceful and used to finding ways to solve problems. However, resourcefulness can be one of your biggest enemies when it comes to this side of retirement. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes explains how conventional retirement wisdom does not work and he...

On this episode, we talk about retirees' ability to solve problems. Every retiree has an incredible opportunity to uniquely help others due to their combination of talents and life experiences. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will walk you through the Repurposed process helping you recognize the specific problems you can uniquely solve to impact people, the world and the Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/l...

On this episode, we talk about the gift of certainty in an uncertain world. Challenging times will magnify the problems of people in your sphere of influence. So, retirees need to look at the world as an opportunity to positively impact others. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will give you ways to continue in your new retirement assignment by being certain of yourself and controlling the tone and nat...

On this episode, we sit down again with Brad Keller. Brad Keller is the Senior Pastor of The Harbor in Spicer, MN. He is also a professional Life Coach from Transformation Leadership Coaching International. Brad's passion is to raise up leaders and empower them by helping them discover their unique gifts, talents, skills and experiences. In this podcast, Brad talks about how painful life experienc...

On this episode, we sit down with Brad Keller. Brad Keller is the Senior Pastor of The Harbor in Spicer, MN. He is also a professional Life Coach from Transformation Leadership Coaching International ( www.lifeformingcoach.com ). Brad's passion is to raise up leaders and empower them by helping them discover their unique gifts, talents, skills and experiences. In this podcast, Brad shares his test...

On this episode, we talk about the two most empowering operating systems. Your operating system is more than a mindset or worldview. It's a foundational way at which you function, look at life, and solve problems. Choosing an empowering operating system sets the stage for you to walk into God's fullness and live with purpose in retirement. In this podcast, we discuss how taking action and playing...

On this episode, we talk about choosing an empowering operating system in retirement. Your operating system is more than a mindset or worldview. It's a foundational way at which you function, look at life, and solve problems. Choosing an empowering operating system sets the stage for you to walk into God's fullness and live with purpose in retirement. In this podcast, we discuss the dangers of cho...

On this episode, we talk about your mindset leading into retirement. Oftentimes, people look at retirement as a beginning – where freedom, leisure and life intersect. Others view retirement as the beginning of the end – the end of purpose and adding value. The truth is neither of these mindsets are correct. In this podcast, we discuss the dangers of these mindsets and develop a proper viewpoint to...

On this episode, we talk about boredom. High achievers that have succeeded professionally and financially will tend to struggle with society's version of retirement. After years of producing and adding value, the thought of living a life of leisure may see uninspiring and mundane. In this podcast, we discuss the dangers of falling into retirement boredom and give you concepts to make sure your ass...

On this episode, we stray a bit outside the lines of the non-financial parts of retirement. In the book, The 4-Hour Workweek , by Tim Ferriss it is suggested that the mathematics behind retirement don't add up and "the golden years become lower-middle-class life revisited" even with $1 million. In this podcast, we will explain how retirement is less about wealth and more about spending. See omnyst...