We’ve all heard stories about giving and receiving advice and I experienced some of the problems associated with the practice recently. I was asked to talk to someone who was having issues at work he wasn’t handling well. After talking about his concerns for a […]
Read MoreVolunteering helps you and your community
It’s no secret that lots of retired people make big contributions to their communities by volunteering across a wide range of organisations. This unpaid work is worth billions to the Australian economy. Today I’d like to tell you a story about the other side of […]
Read MoreThe Invictus Games – more than interesting television
When we see the Invictus Games’ competitors interviewed on television, it’s hard not to be moved by most of them. While they have generally been challenged by major physical or mental injuries, it is the attitude they seem to share that makes these men and women, remarkable human […]
Read More5 ways to exercise when you don’t have time to exercise
I have written previously about the unfortunate fact that “After 50, exercise is no longer optional”. The excuse that most people give for not exercising is “I don’t have time”. The purpose of this article is to try to help you find time to exercise, […]
Read More7 ways to find love and friendship later in life
Most people believe that life is better shared with a partner, however divorces happen, partners die and it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves alone in their later years. Some people prefer it that way, but if you’re single and looking for love or […]
Read More7 ways to fight Loneliness in Retirement
Loneliness is a major problem for older people. Generally as we age we tend to get more isolated ant that often leads to loneliness which in turn can start a downward cycle into depression. That’s a very bad place to be, so it’s worthwhile taking […]
Read MoreHow would your retirement savings handle another GFC?
The 2008 GFC took nearly everyone by surprise. Is it possible that it could happen again in the not too distant future? Unfortunately, some reputable economic forecasters think that it could. I’m certainly no financial expert and I’m not in the business of giving financial […]
Read MoreWhat’s retirement really like?
I recently facilitated a seminar about preparing for retirement. At the beginning of my talk I asked a couple of people to try and answer the question “Who are you?” The answers that both gave were similar. They were variations on their CVs – their […]
Read MoreFather’s Day when you’re 50 Plus
So, how’s your Father’s Day going to look this year? The commercial imperative indicates happy times in the bosom of our family, but how does that work in the 21st Century? First of all there may be some of you who are still raising young […]
Read MoreExperience takes time
We learn by study, observation and experience. Most of us do our intensive studies at school, TAFE and university and hopefully enter the workforce with an education and good technical skills. Why then aren’t 20 year olds with the latest knowledge put in charge of […]
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