Milan Schwarzkopf was a hard-working IT project manager who applied his professional skills to planning his retirement. The outcome is his Amazon bestselling book, How to Live Your Best Third Act.

In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Milan Schwarzkopf explains to host Michael Millward the four essential elements of a successful retirement.

During his conversation with Michael, Milan offers listeners his plan for the first six months of retirement.

• Nutrition. Proper diet.
• Sugar – as little as possible.
• Salt - as little as possible.
• Limit or cut alcohol.
• No tobacco or nicotine.
• Exercise. Move your body every day
• Stress – learn how to manage it.
• Sun – get adequate sun exposure.
• Sleep – have enough sleep.
• Social- build community and friendships
• Stay intellectually engaged: Don't stop learning. Read books.
• Have meaningful conversations.
• Detox Toxins. Stop getting them to your body.
• Compassion including compassion for yourself

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