Interview with George Jerjian

In today’s podcast, author and retirement coach George Jerjian explains why you must discover your purpose if you want to take full advantage of your so-called retirement.

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George Jerjian is an author, lecturer, and mindset mentor. He helps retiring baby boomers understand that they deserve to live lives filled with passion and purpose in their later years. His advice is to leave this world with a bang rather than a whimper.

His approach is based on years of research and his own life experiences. He pushes readers to DARE to defy accepted retirement strategies and live the life they’ve always wanted.

His recent book, “Dare to Discover Your Purpose,” explains why retirement doesn’t have to be a letdown. In it, George offers strategies, assurance, and a road map for maximizing this stage of life.

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Dare to Discover Your Purpose When Retiring

The concept of retirement can be threatening and misunderstood. However, it is an opportunity and a blessing in disguise: a chance to live life pursuing the things you love. 

Walking into retirement triggers ‘identity bridging’. This happens when an individual has an identity that is deeply ingrained and tied with what they do before retirement. Post-retirement, this identity disappears. According to George, at some point, you must create a new identity. The difference this time is you have the opportunity to do something you love for as long as you like. 

George thinks back to the Clint Eastwood movie “The Mule.” His character discusses how he avoids letting the old guy in, which helps him continue to be active, do things, and enjoy life—even at the age of 91. 

George Jerjian’s Advice

Retirement is no country for old people… There are huge emotional, mental issues that you’ll be facing… Prepare yourself. Don’t go in blind. You can’t wing this one.

Summary

You can get George’s book, Dare to Discover Your Purpose: Retire, Refire, Rewire at George’s website or on Amazon (affiliate link). 

George also provides coaching for those struggling with this transition. He offers two courses at the moment and soon will increase that to four. One is an eight-week prerecorded course.

The second course is a live online eight-week course. Each week, George will connect with you remotely. It is more hands-on and includes exercises and Q & A sessions. 

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