In the December issue, I write about the business side of being in the fourth quarter of my career. But let’s talk about how retirement and our personal side, too.
When we get to the fourth quarter of our lives, we have decades of business and life experiences we can share. We can be of service to other organizations. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to serve on a board for either a for-profit or non-profit organization.
Work is important your entire life, but so is fun! It’s important to have a hobby or an activity at this stage. I finally have more time to snow ski, play golf, tennis, and yes, pickleball! Activities and hobbies get you moving and around people. Retirement is specific; it’s from a job, it is not retiring from your life. I am planning for my fourth quarter to be better and more fun than the first three.
Self-care is important as well, especially if you want to have fun. For me, lifting weights and doing cardio is an important part of my daily activities. All of us are aware of the countless articles and studies that tell us diet, exercise and sleep are critical for our health. In our fourth quarter, it only gets harder. I highly recommend a book I wish I had read in my 30s: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD, with Bill Gifford.
The two most important elements of my fourth quarter, however, are my family and my faith. Our families are our legacies. I want to spend time investing in their lives. One of the sweetest joys is to go to my grandchildren’s sporting events. Being there for them to support them and to see what incredible young girls and boys they are growing up to be. As for my faith, this time allows me to continue to learn more and grow stronger in the Word.
I hope I have given you “food for thought” to plan for your fourth quarter, no matter what your age. God willing, we will all experience a fourth quarter of life. Take care of you. God bless.
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