I have tried to be pretty transparent (maybe too much so) on this blog. I’m a person who needs a whole lot of activity/people – then a whole lot of “downtime” to rejuvenate – then more people. I didn’t always understand that about myself. And somehow, as I moved into retirement, I thought I would […]
My Own Financial Planning
First, let me say that I am NOT a financial adviser. In fact, far from it, this is one of the most difficult areas for me to navigate. I’m not dumb, don’t have issues with math, and I understand the basic principles involved. But the plain truth is I abhor, to the core of my […]
Retirement – Even a Good Thing Can Be Stressful
In my last post, I mentioned how surprised I was by my feelings around retirement. Right up to the day I walked out the door – and into my first week, I’ve been shocked at the level of anxiety and tears that seem to spring from nowhere when least expected. This was something I NEVER […]
Retirement – It’s a good thing. Right?
18 years ago I retired from the University of Oklahoma after 30 years of service. At the time, I was wrapping up a three-year role as the Assistant to the Editor of The Journal of Marketing. It was an awesome job, working with Dr. Robert Lusch. He was the perfect boss and, frankly, every leader […]