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#137 – Ideas On How To Spend Your New-Found Time In Retirement with Mike Bellah

Is money really the greatest need for retirement, or is there something more important to start with that we should all consider?

In this episode, Wes is joined by popular newspaper columnist, award-winning college professor, and bestselling author Mike Bellah. Mike makes us think twice about our greatest needs for retirement as he shares his personal experiences with core pursuits that drive this stage of his life and enable him to be one of the happiest retirees on the block. Mike and Wes also address the importance of learning from grandkids and cultivating multiple income streams. They also discuss the need to rebalance, some physical challenges that many retirees encounter during the latter phase of retirement, and the importance of curiosity to keep growing.

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