Retirement Quotes

“My dad told me not to think I know the future. He reminded me that retired people save money to live a life in retirement differently from the way they lived life while working. He also said, some men prefer not to retire because they think it means they have outlived their usefulness. Most men, including myself, no longer feel this way. They view retirement as an accomplishment and a reward. I don’t know why I thought about the past, while having a conversation about the future. This, too was a surprise.”
― George H Szlemp, Retirement: The First 365 Days: Day-to-Day Advice for Happiness in Retirement

“My retirement and your retirement are as unique as we are. I came back from a road trip today very confused and a little disappointed. I visited the same four spots I did a year ago. I expected the experience to be as exciting as it was the first time. But it wasn’t. Then I realized it wasn’t the places that had changed, it was me. This may happen to you, too. Examine your expectations and you will grow from your experiences in retirement.”
― George H Szlemp, Retirement: The First 365 Days: Day-to-Day Advice for Happiness in Retirement

“Your plan should be very simple. Do two things that are useful and two that are beneficial.”
― George H Szlemp, Retirement: The First 365 Days: Day-to-Day Advice for Happiness in Retirement