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1. Preparing for Retirement
Whenever you feel like doing something
take a notepad and write it down!
Save this notepad away...
this will be "100 things to do after I retire" list.
Many times we forget to record our desires,
and so end up forgetting them.
Don't let it happen to you!
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2. Preparing for Retirement
Pursue your passions:
Paint sunsets, sculpt, sing,
learn Tai Chi,
study environmental law,
buy a telescope
and explore the skies.
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3. Preparing for Retirement
Read books on your interests :
explore hitherto unexplored genres
like Science Fiction or Romance
.
Read on different topics
like Gardening or Politics.
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4. Preparing for Retirement
Travel to those oft-desired places,
which you used to dream about.
Have you
tasted the chocolate of Switzerland,
drunk the wine of Burgundy,
and
undulated at the nature-based health resorts in India?
Have you fished in Florida?
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5. Preparing for Retirement
Experience Nature:
Walk leafy paths ,
watch the moon,
feel the wind on your face.
Meditate on sun-soaked grass.
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If you follow a religion:
Devote your time to it,
proselytize others,
and
spread your religion.
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7. Preparing for Retirement
Have fun with your little ones:
Your grandchildren
will be your afterlife to you,
after retirement
- you'll live through them.
It is worth taking out some of your valuable time …
playing with them, watching them grow,
helping them learn.
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8. Preparing for Retirement
Take proper health care:
Some of your time may be spent
at the cardiologist
or the podiatrist,
depending on how healthy you are.
Look after yourself.
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9. Preparing for Retirement
Join special groups meant for your age group:
You'll find many people there
passing through similar experiences.
If you have problems,
they will provide you with support,
and guidance.
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10. Preparing for Retirement
Subscribe to a magazine for the elderly:
Such magazine exist
and are targeted at you.
Take advantage of them.
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11. Preparing for Retirement
Clear up the slate:
It is best to resolve any misunderstandings,
or resentments
that might exist in others.
You don't want to die being misunderstood.
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12. Preparing for Retirement
Write an autobiography:
With your long years of experience,
you will surely have a lot to share,
which will be immensely helpful to others.
Even if you feel you have nothing to share,
just start writing one,
and you'll be surprised
at how freely the words will flow.
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