Retirement – Page 5 – Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker

So are you saying you’re retiring at age 55?

walt disney quotes — wonder if Walt Disney was sitting in his chair when he said the quote (below)

So are you saying you’re retiring at age 55? Well, yes, and no. Like every business that plans ahead, plans are more like wishes and hopes, not written in stone.

Times and conditions change so rapidly, that we must keep our aim constantly on the future. – Walt Disney

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Remember, almost nothing is written in stone

florida pools — another option is to lounge around the pool

Sure, three years ago, at 50, I made a 10-year plan. Most businesses forecast 5-10 years out, because it’s an incredibly smart business practice. Why would I look at my personal life any differently? Really, why?

So I don’t look at my personal life any differently. Run your life like a business? Why not? In 2009, at 50, my original 10 year plan was five more years as a Disney professional speaker, and then five years on my own, challenging Baby Boomers to “do something great before they die”.

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I Was Made For This

Last night, the vacationing man in the flowered shirt said, “Some people love work. Not me. I was never like that”.

My friend and I were strangely entertained as the man continued, “Bosses are a-holes, employees are a-holes, customers, peers…all a-holes. Now I don’t have to worry about any of it. Retirement? I was made for it”.

We were surprised by his unsolicited candor.

And marveled at his ability to endure pain.

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Starting Four Years Early

Last week I told an influential person where I’ve been working for the past 27 years that I’d like to begin the dialogue for retirement.

WHAT?

Exactly.

You know, to understand what my options are when I reach retirement age at 55.

It’s less than four years away.

This is exciting stuff…