Episode 34: Transitioning With Purpose After Retirement

How can veterans leverage their unique skills and experiences to excel in entrepreneurship and post-retirement endeavors?

Discover how the mission-focused mentality and adaptability ingrained in veterans make them exceptional entrepreneurs and valuable employees, and learn strategies for a successful post-retirement phase.

In this episode of Great Decisions, Incredible Lives: Retire With Intention, host John Creekmur explores veterans transitioning to civilian life and their entrepreneurial pursuits with guest Paul Dillon, a decorated Vietnam War veteran. They delve into 'bridge jobs' and the importance of continual growth and contribution in post-retirement. Paul emphasizes the significance of having a strategic vision, being flexible, and the power of volunteering to make a meaningful impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Veterans bring valuable skills to the workforce, such as focus on accomplishing missions and commitment to hard work.
• Flexibility is crucial in entrepreneurship; be open to pivoting and exploring new opportunities.
• Retirement should be seen as a new phase for growth and contribution, not an endpoint.
• Bridge jobs offer a transition between full-time work and full retirement, utilizing one's expertise in consulting or teaching.
• Volunteering in retirement can provide a sense of purpose and significantly impact the community.

Quote from Paul:

• "There is never an age to stop looking for opportunities. Have a strategic vision, but be open to other opportunities when they come along."

Listen now to learn how to stay flexible, seize opportunities, and redefine retirement with purpose and impact. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-decisions-incredible-lives/id1699447531

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