500 Episodes and Still Rocking 

Thank you for hanging in with me for 500 episodes! Today’s episode will veer a bit from the norm as I pause to reflect on our journey and commemorate it with this milestone episode. Listen in to hear my reflections and thoughts from listeners about observations and the meaning of these past 500 episodes. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [2:33] What I’m proud of from this podcast[6:21] Observations on what it takes to rock retirementLISTENER COMMENTS ON 500 EPISODES [13:24] Jeanie has gained confidence in her retirement[16:11] Eric appreciates the word iterate[17:28] Mary Ellen appreciated the shows on the RV lifestyle[19:38] One listener appreciated the Wings for Widows link[20:53] The pretirement has helped expand John’s vision of retirement[23:48] Elaine appreciates one of my comments[24:11] Kevin’s thoughtsBRING IT ON WITH MARK ROSS [25:06] How to navigate retirement without passionsTODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [30:00] Find something to celebrate todayResources Mentioned In This Episode Wings for WidowsEpisode 479 - Widowed In Retirement: Creating A New YouEpisode 442 - Can I Count On Average Returns And Inflation For Retirement? (the interview with Amy Bloom)The RV Series Episode 263, Episode 264, Episode 265, Episode 266 BOOK - Tiny Habits by BJ FoggBOOK - The Daily Stoic by Ryan HolidayRock Retirement ClubRoger’s YouTube Channel - Roger ThatBOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger WhitneyRoger’s Retirement Learning Center