What if success after 40 isn’t about climbing higher on the same old ladder… but about stripping away everything that isn’t really you? That’s what came up in this week’s episode of Redefining Retirement. A few things that stood out for me: Why courage to change gets harder once people are “counting on you” — and how to push through anyway The difference between passion and purpose (and why you’re probably mixing them up) Why playing it “safe” in a job can actually be the riskiest move of all The moment she realized teaching in the classroom wasn’t the only…

Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! We’ve been back at home in Raleigh for a couple of weeks after spending most of August on two different cruises. We’ve had plenty of time to rest and recuperate before our next big adventure that commences in a few more days. Soon we cross the pond for another two week cruise around Europe.  A bit of family news – after graduating college, our middle child accepted a full time job offer last month. She is scheduled to start next week. Another worker to keep the economy booming and another…

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What if “retirement” isn’t about quitting at 65… but about reinventing yourself so you actually want to keep going? That’s what came up in this week’s episode of Redefining Retirement (formerly Gen X Unplugged). Mike and I dug into the Five Pillars of Redefining Retirement. It the framework I’ve been chipping away at through my blog, newsletter, and this podcast. It’s fun to hear Mikes take on why: Entrepreneurship is the new job security (especially in the AI era) Experience is your competitive edge — your judgment and taste can’t be automated A direct line to your audience is the…

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AI can write, paint, sing, and even pump out fake Australian accents (though not as well as my co-host Mike, who just got back from Australia and… sadly still sounds like a Midwesterner). But here’s the big question we tackled in this week’s Gen X Unplugged😀  👉 Is creativity survival in the age of AI?Why This Matters for Gen X If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you’ve probably felt it. Jobs shifting or disappearing. Younger creators jumping on TikTok and YouTube without hesitation. AI tools threatening to replace whole industries overnight. Meanwhile, we’re carrying decades of experience and wondering:…

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Your Memory: Now instantly searchableLimitless is the wearable AI that instantly captures, transcribes, and remembers every meeting, conversation, and brilliant thought you have – securely, seamlessly, and privately. Transform how you work, live and never miss a beat again. Retirement planning for Gen X just isn’t the same as it was for boomers. So, I’ve been trying to boil it down for a the past few years—asking myself what are the new principles retirement. And its not a 401k or a waiting until your 65. It’s five simple pillars. They’re how I plan to stay relevant, keep earning, and actually…

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