Purpose and Power in Retirement

Eighty million baby boomers are heading toward retirement. Some are retiring now, either out of choice of because they have been laid off. Others will work for a few more years until their retirement plans kick in, until they feel they can retire or until they are forced to retire. Whatever their age at retirement, they will have better health and live longer than their parents. And each of them will face these questions: Do I want a reason to get up in the morning and be excited about the day ahead? Do I still want to make a difference in the world? Citing current scientific and medical research, Koenig illustrates how having a purpose motivates and energises people in their retirement years. He presents a step-by-step guide to identifying a goal toward which they can strive. And he shows how striving for that goal in itself brings meaning, satisfaction and a sense of reward to retirement years.