The NEW Retirement
The whole notion of retirement has taken on an entirely new complexion, and an entirely new definition. Formerly, we thought of retirement as the "beginning of the end." today we simply think of retirement as “a new beginning”. The NEW retirement is a transition that is actually the beginning of a new career/life stage called RENEWAL.
Retiring from one's current position does not automatically mean entering a traditional retirement lifestyle, where the main focus of one's life is on rest and leisure, A traditional retirement lifestyle is but one of many options open to the enlightened person who is transitioning from his/her current employment.
Not only has retirement been redefined in our culture, indeed the whole notion of age has! Retirement does not mean, "I'm finished!" Retirement means, "I'm just beginning!"
Yet, old ideas still persist, even in the most unlikely places. One senior vice-president of a large international corporation remarked: "Retirement ... that's going from Who's Who, to `Who's That?'”
The old notion of retirement was that it started at age 65, and you pretty much stopped. Today the average age for first retirement is 57.5 years, and retirees want nothing to do with stopping.
Today's retirees generally aren't looking to fade away, they don't want to be " couch potatoes;" they want to find fulfilling activities, they want enriching endeavors. Certainly they want to leisure... at times, and they naturally want to have fun. But, contrary to the popular media view of retirement, the most important thing persons anticipating retirement are looking for is their own fulfillment... their own sense of purpose and meaning.
Planning for retirement means more than getting your finances in order, although
that is certainly an important part of it; it also includes looking at areas
where that sense of purpose and meaning can be found – areas you may
have been overlooking.
Retiring is a Career Transition
Persons approaching their first retirement transition need exactly the same process of self-analysis and sound consultation that they would receive from a competent career consultant if they were going through a job change. As job changers need to generate their career options in a clear and understandable way, so too, pre-retirees need the same "options generation" process but with slightly different content, slightly different goals, and an entirely different purpose.
That's exactly what persons approaching retirement at any age need ... they
need OPTIONS.
Personal Assessment - The Retirement Success Profile (RSP)
Just as personal assessment is a central component of any plan for your career transition; so too is assessment the logical starting place for retirement preparation as well. That what's the RSP is all about.
The RSP is a scientifically designed, valid, and reliable assessment profile which measures the 15 factors shown to be crucial for pre-retirees to come to a comprehensive personal understanding of themselves so they can navigate the road to personal success in their next career developmental step, whatever option for retirement living they adopt.
The 15 retirement success factors are:
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Career Reorientation: Let Go. . .
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Retirement Value: Reframe Your Attitudes. . .
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Personal Empowerment: Take Charge. . .
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Physical Wellness: Grow Well. . .
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Monetary Adequacy: Find Your Wealth. . .
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Quality of Life - Present: Seek Peace. . .
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Quality of Life - Future: Have Dreams. . .
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Spirituality/Meaning: Construct Purpose. . .
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Respect for Leisure: Have Fun. . .
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Personal Flexibility: Welcome Change. . .
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Lifespan Spiritual Development: Live Now. . .
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Care giving Responsibilities: Honor Yourself. . .
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Home Life: Get Connected. . .
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Maturation Vitality: Become Ageless. . .
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Replacement of Work Functions: Get Going
Good Retirement Decisions Come From Good Data
With your own Retirement Success Profile (RSP) `in hand' you will have the solid quantitative proof of the relevancy of the material for your own life. Since the Profile describes you alone, you become concretely yet intimately aware that this learning is personal; the material is not for the person sitting next to you ... it is for you! And with the specific adult learning suggestions and learning activities that flow from your RSP Personal Profile, you will immediately realize that the experience is individually practical.
Your Retirement Will Be As Unique As Your Fingerprint
No matter what your goals are now, no matter how your wish to retire, you owe it to yourself to gather as much information as possible so you can chart your retirement course with confidence.
Who Should Take the RSP?
Anyone who is within fifteen years of fulfilling either one or both of the these two criteria:
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You'll be working for pay less than full time; less than 40 hours per week.
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At least part of your income will come from a pension or pension-like vehicle.
"The RSP is the most comprehensive and best validated tool currently available. Every retiree should be using it."
The Retirement Success Profile (RSP) is a scientifically designed assessment tool that identifies personal retirement strengths and concerns for people currently retired or planning their retirement.
"Retirement preparation is a much bigger issue today than ever before."
The goal of the RSP is to provide individuals the most accurate, personalized, and comprehensive retirement planning information possible.
"This is the only program that truly addresses the personal issues of retirement planning."
The RSP has been validated, administered and interpreted by thousands of individuals over the past 15 years. After completing the RSP, you will receive a 21-page RSP Personalized Interpretive Report. With the help of your coach, you will be able create a plan and a strategy for your retirement that will insure you and your spouse live a lifestyle that is healthy, happy, and meaningful.
Call Judy to schedule time to talk about your retirement plans and to receive your own RSP. Click here for pricing packages.
