The Retired Mindset

Send us Fan Mail Travel in retirement is about far more than sightseeing — it’s about staying mentally sharp, physically active, and deeply engaged with life. In this Five Minute Friday episode of The Retired Mindset, host Bobby P records on location from Munich, Germany, in the Marienplatz in front of the world-famous Glockenspiel, sharing insights on the mental, physical, and personal developmen...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Mindsetters! We took a short break during the holidays, but we're back and ready to bring you great new content for the New Year in 2026! As we step into 2026, this Five Minute Friday is a moment to pause, reflect, and intentionally move forward. Bob looks back on 2025 as a transformative year—one defined by a shift into a new retired mindset grounded in intention, opti...

Send us Fan Mail In this soulful and scenic episode, recorded amidst mountain winds coming off of Lake McLeod in the Eastern Sierra, host Bob Preston sits down with longtime friend and nature photographer Alan Kassan. In retirement, Alan traded his career and office life for wide-open skies, rugged alpine trails, and a custom Sprinter van built for adventure. Together, they explore what it means t...

Send us Fan Mail In this Five Minute Friday, Bob is exploring why retirement isn’t the end of personal growth and development — it’s the beginning of an entirely new, more intentional chapter. Personal development becomes not just optional, but essential, as we navigate the blank canvas of this phase of life. From identity shifts to curiosity, creativity, and building new habits, this episode refr...

Send us Fan Mail  As we head into Thanksgiving week, today’s Five Minute Friday is all about one of the most grounding and transformative practices we have in retirement: gratitude .  I am grateful for our new sponsor, a cool clothing line called Find The Good . Here is a link to their website, where you will receive a 10% discount by using my coupon code, BOBPRESTON: Click here to shop Find The G...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Retired Mindset , Bob sits down with Dr. Jaimie Arona Krems , Associate Professor of Psychology at UCLA and Co-Founder/Director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research —the first academic hub dedicated to decoding and strengthening human social connection. This conversation is filled with warmth, science, humor, and wisdom you can put into practice today....

Send us Fan Mail This week on Five Minute Friday , we’re taking on a big cultural myth — one that desperately needs a modern-day reboot. You’ve heard the phrase “The Golden Years” your whole life, right? That overly sentimental term that sounds like it was pulled straight from a 1970s retirement brochure — smiling couple, pastel sweaters, beach walk, soft-focus camera lens… maybe a gentle flute so...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Five Minute Friday, host Bobby P reflects on one of the most significant emotional shifts in retirement: the loss — and rediscovery — of community . When we step away from full-time work, we don’t just give up tasks, meetings, and responsibilities; we lose the daily contact, camaraderie, and shared sense of purpose that quietly shaped our lives for decades. Through...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful Part II conversation, Bob Preston welcomes back aviation legend Rogers E. Smith —NASA test pilot, SR-71 Blackbird pilot, and lifelong student of leadership and passion—to explore how he has carried his core values into retirement. In Part I, Rogers shared stories from his extraordinary flying career. Today, the conversation shifts from the cockpit to the next chap...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Five Minute Friday, podcast host Bob Preston reflects on the true joy that comes from giving back — inspired by one of his lifelong heroes, legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, who once said: “Nothing can give you greater joy than doing something for another.” From growing up a passionate UCLA basketball fan to serving today as Vice Chair of Communications o...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Mindsetters! TGIF — and welcome back to another Five Minute Friday with me, Bob Preston. This week, Podcast Host, Bob Preston is coming to you from the base of beautiful Mammoth Mountain , where the air is fresh, the peaks are dusted with early snow, and the message is clear — retirement health is about more than just staying busy. In this episode, Bob opens up about what he h...

Send us Fan Mail  Hey Mindsetters! TGIF and welcome to The Retired Mindset’s second rendition of Five Minute Friday!  Podcast Host, Bob Preston, shares his biggest surprise about retirement —  it’s harder than it seems. Most of us spend years dreaming about retirement: freedom, travel, long mornings, no deadlines. But when it finally arrives, you realize… this is a massive life shift: one that tou...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Mindsetters! Welcome to Episode 3 of The Retired Mindset —and trust us, this one is something special.  Podcast host Bob Preston's guest today is aviation royalty. Rogers E. Smith—“Rog” to his friends—is a former Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, Air National Guard veteran, and NASA test pilot who spent nearly two decades at the legendary Dryden (now Neil Armstrong) Fligh...

Send us Fan Mail  Hey Mindsetters — TGIF! In this very first Five Minute Friday , Bob kicks off a brand-new series of short, on-location mini-episodes designed to bring you quick bursts of insight, fun, and adventure every Friday — all in five minutes or less.  Broadcasting from the beach in Del Mar, Bob shares the story and purpose behind The Retired Mindset and what listeners can expect in the e...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, The Retired Mindset host, Bob Preston, goes solo to share a heartfelt reflection on the concept of Trail Angels —the kindhearted individuals who have profoundly impacted his life and hiking adventures. Bob discusses how he came to his decision to retire and highlights the importance of the inspiring people he met along the way on his retirement journey, em...

Send us Fan Mail Many of you are aware that Bob has been a podcaster for years, but you may not know that he has just launched a new one! It’s called The Retired Mindset , and it's now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all the major podcast platforms . It's also available on our website, theretiredmindset.com , along with a wealth of other great information and resources...

Send us Fan Mail Our Episodes with Bob Preston are Coming Soon! Starting in late September 2025 we will be adding new episodes weekly! In the meantime, to whet your appetite and create curiosity, here is a sneak peek "trailer" that will also serve as the audio/video for each episode post. Enjoy and get excited for new content coming to you shortly!  Join us as we post new episodes weekly...