“what you eventually want is to bring your total wealth to bear at the intersection of what you love, what you are great at doing, and what breaks your heart. “ David, this is such a powerful line. I hope to be able to repeat it to many!
So glad you like it. I got it from someone else. Don’t remember who. But it really is the key to doing something that is both fulfilling and meaningful.
Really enjoy the life lessons that you share and have shared them with others. Your admonition about luxury limbo and your Dad echo the very same thoughts expressed by my father-in-law as he looked back at his retirement years. While his retirement has been filled with social interaction and fulfillment, his professional passion and skills were underutilized. Consequently, he felt something missing. He was asked to be on boards of directors, but he often said no if the mission didn’t precisely cover what he thought it should. He now wishes that he’d participated in these opportunities. So, my take on his comments is this: We should be vigilant in evaluating opportunities in retirement ie our encore career and give these a go before dismissing them out of hand.
Thanks for letting me know about your father-in-law. I love writing the blog, and it is always nice to hear when it resonates with someone. I think your conclusion is spot on. Better to lean into these opportunities, at least give them a try, than to lean away.
“what you eventually want is to bring your total wealth to bear at the intersection of what you love, what you are great at doing, and what breaks your heart. “ David, this is such a powerful line. I hope to be able to repeat it to many!
So glad you like it. I got it from someone else. Don’t remember who. But it really is the key to doing something that is both fulfilling and meaningful.
David,
Really enjoy the life lessons that you share and have shared them with others. Your admonition about luxury limbo and your Dad echo the very same thoughts expressed by my father-in-law as he looked back at his retirement years. While his retirement has been filled with social interaction and fulfillment, his professional passion and skills were underutilized. Consequently, he felt something missing. He was asked to be on boards of directors, but he often said no if the mission didn’t precisely cover what he thought it should. He now wishes that he’d participated in these opportunities. So, my take on his comments is this: We should be vigilant in evaluating opportunities in retirement ie our encore career and give these a go before dismissing them out of hand.
Thanks for letting me know about your father-in-law. I love writing the blog, and it is always nice to hear when it resonates with someone. I think your conclusion is spot on. Better to lean into these opportunities, at least give them a try, than to lean away.