Episode 238

Making Your Life Purposeful When You Don't Have A Purpose

Published on: 2nd July, 2023

There are a lot of things you can do to ensure that your post-retirement life is purposeful, without having to figure out a purpose before embarking on the journey.

The books Joe mentioned:

Refire Don't Retire by Ken Blanchard and Morton Shaevitz

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

Mentioned in this episode:

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Beyond Retirement
What really happens after retirement?

If you’re approaching retirement—or already there—and wondering what now?, you’re not alone. The world is full of financial advice for retirement, but there’s far less about how to actually live a fulfilling life once the 9-to-5 ends.

Beyond Retirement is the podcast that explores what comes after the career chapter. Whether your retirement was planned or unexpected, joyful or jarring, you’ll find real stories, honest conversations, and practical inspiration here.

Join host Jacquie Doucette as she shares her own journey and speaks with people who’ve reimagined life after work—some fully retired, some shifting gears, and all discovering new meaning in this next stage. From finding purpose to building community, embracing play, and navigating change, we’ll explore how to create a life that truly fits.

Because retirement isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning.

Let’s figure out what comes next, together.

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