You’ve worked hard all your life to raise your kids, support the family, and live a comfortable life. You’ve been smart about your money and you’re going to live longer and healthier than Americans ever have before. Not too many years ago, retirement was about relaxing and looking back on the good old days. Of course, there are few things better than enjoying the grand kids, but these days, thanks to technology, maybe you’d like to contribute still, but on your own terms this time. With online learning and time, in a few years you can be just about anything you’d like.
A good friend of mine worked in advertising for 25 years. He loved his job, but he always dreamed of being Psychologist. About a year before he retired, he explored the possibilities to study psychology online and how long it would take to get not just a Masters, but a real advanced degree, a PHd. That was just a couple of years ago, he tells me that in about a year he’ll be opening his own practice. He doesn’t need the money, he just wants to reach new heights. He will still have all the time he wants for relaxing and doing the typical retirement things. But the time it takes him to study psychology online during his retirement, he’s achieving new heights of personal growth and enjoying every moment of it.