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‘Someday’ Isn’t a Day of the Week
Stop putting your retirement dreams on the “someday” list. Learn how small, practical steps can turn your plans into a meaningful life after work.

Tammy Martins
4 days ago3 min read


Her Sweet Spot Was There All Along
What brings you joy after retirement? Explore how the Life Design Sweet Spot can help you identify your passions and create a fulfilling life beyond work.

Tammy Martins
Oct 303 min read


What Comes After the Career?
Tammy Martins shares the story behind Designing Your Second Act, a guide to finding purpose and confidence in retirement. Pre-order now and save 20%.

Tammy Martins
Oct 202 min read


A Teenage Conviction That Still Drives Me Today
Retirement planning is about more than financial security. Tammy Martins reflects on finding purpose, identity, and direction for a meaningful life after work.

Tammy Martins
Oct 133 min read


When Freedom Feels Overwhelming
Worried about what you’ll do with your time in retirement? Explore how self-discovery and intentional planning can help you create a meaningful life after work.

Tammy Martins
Oct 63 min read


What Trees Taught Me About Retirement
Retirement planning goes beyond finances. Explore how the Life Design Purpose Wheel can help you prepare for purpose, identity, and a fulfilling life after work.

Tammy Martins
Sep 292 min read


Join Me Live: 3 Keys to Retiring with Confidence
Join Tammy Martins for a free retirement readiness webinar as she shares three practical keys to planning for purpose, identity, and a meaningful life after work.

Tammy Martins
Sep 253 min read


The Time Will Go By Either Way
Retirement preparation shouldn’t wait until your final year of work. Explore how intentional planning now can help you design a meaningful and fulfilling life after work.

Tammy Martins
Sep 215 min read


After 15 Months, I Can Finally Share This
Discover why Tammy Martins wrote Designing Your Second Act, a practical guide to retirement transition, purpose, and creating a meaningful life after work.

Tammy Martins
Sep 154 min read


When Did You Last Lose Track of Time?
Discover why creativity and joy matter in retirement planning and how small experiments can help you find purpose, energy, and fulfillment in life after work.

Tammy Martins
Sep 84 min read


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
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