Retire Repurposed

On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we talk about reverse engineering your retirement to be the most optimal and most prosperous. Remember, the definition of prosperity is the extent to which you are living in alignment or congruent with your purpose and calling. In this podcast, we pose three questions that will make you consider the most important factors to...

On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the idea of living with prosperity. The dictionary will define prosperity as financial success and wealth. The truth is living with prosperity has more to do with your unique purpose and calling. In this podcast, Ben explains when you are in alignment with your purpose, your life is the effortless while being the mos...

On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the value of memories. Memories are the compound interest of life gaining more and more value with time. Oftentimes, the memory of an event can be better than the actual experience. In this podcast, Ben explains how having memorable experiences when you are young is a key factor in having a fulfilling retirement. See...

On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the idea that retirement is not all about the numbers. Oftentimes, retirement planning becomes a game of tracking interest rates, rates of return, the stock market and net worth – and less about the human value and purpose of each person. In this podcast, Ben explains three dangers you will encounter if you make your...

On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the foundation of meaning – purpose. Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. It's your human life value and the bridge from the life you live to the meaning you desire. In this podcast, Ben explains how purpose is critical not only in retirement, but in t...

On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover three ways to find meaning. To truly optimize life and retirement, you have to start with the end in mind – meaning. Meaning is found a number of different ways including difficult seasons or experiences. In this podcast, Ben explains how these three ways to find meaning are different but can all lead to the same des...

On this episode, we start a brand-new series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the time-money-health conundrum. The ability for you to enjoy life at any age is a combination of these three assets. Understanding this balance is important for people at any age, but especially for those in retirement or approaching retirement. In this podcast, Ben explains how the natural decline of health wi...

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...