Guest Post

Chip Note: Jonathan is such an accomplished doctor and role model, but what’s most interesting and inspiring about him is his humanity.

* Chip’s Note: Sophie is a new friend, someone who has been through quite a lot these past few years, and yet, her shining spirit is infectious. *

Retiring by 40 (RB40) has become a thrilling goal for many younger people, who see it as the ultimate life success. In contrast, older adults, often retiring by 60 (RB60) due to company age limits or layoffs, view retirement as the end of the road. The stark difference in these perspectives is rooted in varying mindsets, financial freedom, and personal values about work and impact.

Chip’s Note: Colleen has one of the finest minds I know and ever since her successful career as a corporate strategist, she’s focused her attention on how to help people to retire…or rejuvenate well.

(The author “Madelyn” is a long-time, active member of the MEA community. Names and identifying details, including the author’s, have been changed.)

(The author “Madelyn” is a long-time, active member of the MEA community. Names and identifying details, including the author’s, have been changed.)

(The author “Madelyn” is a long-time, active member of the MEA community. Names and identifying details, including the author’s, have been changed.)

Chip’s Note: Beyond my post on Monday, the rest of this week’s posts on relationships are penned by women, except this one by Luc. Luc and Sophia are pseudonyms, but they’re also real people whose lives were forever altered by meeting in Baja.

Chip’s Note: Like Debra’s guest post yesterday, you know when a relationship is over and you have three choices: make the best of it and stick around, distract yourself with other passions, or leave even though that may be the hardest of those three decisions.

Chip’s Note: Debra’s honest guest post about how we have to make difficult decisions in our marriages and romances is a great way to start this week of guest posts dedicated to “realationships.”