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The Secret to Thriving Between Midlife and Retirement, Ep #259

The Secret to Thriving Between Midlife and Retirement, Ep #259

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 In this episode, inspired by my own family life, I’m exploring the "holy trinity of assets": time, health, and money. Financial wealth alone does not guarantee a fulfilling future; you also need to be intentional about your health and your relationships. I share practical ways to extend the magical period of life where you can enjoy all three assets, without sacrificing your well-being in the pursuit of wealth. Tune in to hear my strategies for prioritizing your health, making the most of your time, and building wealth that enriches every stage of life. Get ready to rethink your priorities and be inspired to make changes that will let you enjoy not just a long life, but a long life full of vitality and purpose. Outline of This Episode
  • [00:00] My perspective on how to prepare for life's best stage
  • [05:35] The first stage of Life is youth: abundant time and health, but little money
  • [09:35] Stage two: Prioritize health over wealth, but balance both
  • [11:15] Focus on the big health priorities: exercise, eat better, and sleep better
  • [16:03] How to spend when markets are chaotic
  • [19:44] Prioritize key aspects of life to improve well-being

When you think about building wealth and securing your future, what comes to mind? For most, it's a picture filled with investment portfolios, retirement accounts, and property. But money is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. To truly thrive and make the most of our time on earth, we must learn to value and actively nurture not just financial assets but also our time and our health. The Three Stages of Life: Youth, Midlife, and Old Age Tony Isola’s article, "The Holy Trinity of Assets," divides life into three main stages:
  1. Youth:

This is a period rich with time and health. As kids, we possess endless energy and countless hours to fill, even if we’re broke. Despite lacking financial resources, we’re wealthy in ways money can't buy.
  1. Midlife:

For many, midlife brings growing financial stability and, often, good health. The catch? Time becomes scarce. Pursuing career goals, raising families, and climbing the professional ladder quickly fill our calendars.
  1. Old Age:

Retirement can bring a return of time and (hopefully) sufficient money. However, health often begins to slip. The dreams of finally enjoying life can be hampered by physical limitations that decades of neglect may have fostered. There's a magical, fleeting window between midlife and old age when you can possess all three assets: health, time, and money. The real goal is to extend this stage as long as possible. Actionable Strategies for Extending the Best Stage We need to be disciplined and intentional to maximize this golden intersection of good health, time, and wealth. Here’s how: Prioritize Your Health Like Your Money. Many high achievers invest tirelessly in growing their financial resources, but your health deserves the same, if not more, attention. When illness...
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