Susan, yes you are mad, some might say. But I won't be one of them. I think I'm like you in wanting to work for as long as I can. And many of the people I know are the same way -- many want the 'option' of retiring, but not necessarily retirement itself.
You know, last night I was watching a program that focused on the so-called Blue Zones -- the areas around the world where people lived long and well. I think three out of the four cultures all included a 'sense of purpose' as a key to longevity -- and a sense of purpose is what work provides. It's not the only purpose, but 'a' purpose.
Also having a sense of structure to my day gives me a feeling of well being and I agree with you, it also keeps my mind sharp.
How about you? Are you looking forward to retirement? Or do you think it's a concept made up by 20th century HR managers? How do you think you will spend your time?
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Susan, yes you are mad, some might say. But I won't be one of them. I think I'm like you in wanting to work for as long as I can. And many of the people I know are the same way -- many want the 'option' of retiring, but not necessarily retirement itself.
You know, last night I was watching a program that focused on the so-called Blue Zones -- the areas around the world where people lived long and well. I think three out of the four cultures all included a 'sense of purpose' as a key to longevity -- and a sense of purpose is what work provides. It's not the only purpose, but 'a' purpose.
Also having a sense of structure to my day gives me a feeling of well being and I agree with you, it also keeps my mind sharp.
How about you? Are you looking forward to retirement? Or do you think it's a concept made up by 20th century HR managers? How do you think you will spend your time?
November 26, 2008 - 2:43pmThis Comment
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