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It’s Time to Retire the “Learn, Earn, Retire” Model
The traditional learn, earn, retire model no longer fits. Explore a more flexible approach to retirement transition, purpose, learning, and a meaningful life after work.

Tammy Martins
Aug 314 min read


What If Wealth Had Nothing to Do With Money?
Rethink retirement planning beyond finances. Explore six dimensions of a fulfilling retirement, including health, purpose, relationships, growth, and financial stability.

Tammy Martins
Aug 254 min read


After 30 Years of Service, Is a Farewell Lunch Really Enough?
Why employers should support the non-financial side of retirement with retirement readiness programs that address purpose, identity, relationships, and life after work

Tammy Martins
Aug 186 min read


The Go-Go Years Don't Wait
The active years of retirement may be shorter than we think. Tammy Martins explores why preparing for your second act should start before retirement begins.

Tammy Martins
Aug 114 min read


I Don't Miss the Work. I Miss The People.
Many retirees don't miss the work. They miss the belonging. Discover why connection is one of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning.

Tammy Martins
Aug 44 min read


You Can Only Make So Many Chairs
Retirement purpose isn't about staying busy. Discover how your skills, passions, and contributions can create a meaningful second act.

Tammy Martins
Jul 283 min read


The Mindset That Opens the Door
Retirement is more than a financial transition. Every Tuesday, discover practical ideas and thoughtful reflections to help you design a purposeful and fulfilling next chapter.

Tammy Martins
Jul 213 min read


One Brick at a Time
Big goals don't happen all at once. Discover how small, visible wins can help you build momentum and achieve meaningful change.

Tammy Martins
Jul 142 min read


Are You Ready - Or Just 'Almost Ready'?
Financially ready isn't always retirement-ready. Learn why emotional readiness may be the missing piece of a meaningful second act.

Tammy Martins
Jul 72 min read


She Had a Name for What Was Happening to Her
Retirement isn't just about finances. Explore how loneliness, helplessness, and boredom can shape life after work, and what to do about it.

Tammy Martins
Jun 303 min read


I'll Figure It Out When I Get There
Many people prepare financially for retirement but overlook purpose. Explore why meaning, identity, and contribution matter just as much.

Tammy Martins
Jun 232 min read


Your Compass, In Practice
A simple 20-minute exercise to uncover what matters most. Explore how a personal compass can guide your next chapter with intention.

Tammy Martins
Jun 161 min read


A Compass for the Chapter Nobody Prepares You For
Last week I asked a room full of accomplished professionals what came to mind when they thought about retirement. The answers were overwhelmingly positive.

Tammy Martins
Jun 92 min read


The Book Is Moving – And So Is the Work
Designing Your Second Act is officially in production. A reflection on meaningful work, progress, and moving forward with intention.

Tammy Martins
Jun 22 min read


The Retirement Honeymoon Was Short
Retirement felt like a high-speed car crash. Discover why identity, purpose, and connection matter as much as financial planning.

Tammy Martins
May 262 min read


Missing Purpose
What happens when work no longer defines your days? Explore the role of purpose in retirement and how to design a fulfilling second act.

Tammy Martins
May 192 min read


7 Things You Can Lose in a Single Weekend
Retirement changes more than your schedule. Discover the seven shifts many professionals do not see coming, from identity and structure to purpose, connection, and what comes next.

Tammy Martins
May 132 min read


"We Don't Even Have a Word for This Stage of Life"
Maybe retirement isn’t the problem. Maybe it’s the way we’ve been taught to think about it. Tammy Martins explores life design, purpose, and creating your next chapter with intention.

Tammy Martins
May 52 min read


The Relationships You Wish You Built
Retirement doesn’t just change how you spend your time. It changes who you spend it with. Tammy Martins explores relationships, connection, and the design of your second act with intention.

Tammy Martins
Apr 262 min read


🟢 Why your days feel flat after retirement (even if you have lots to do)
Why do your days feel flat after retirement, even when you’re busy? Tammy Martins explores purpose, identity, and how professionals can design a more meaningful second act.

Tammy Martins
Apr 212 min read
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