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    #199: Repotting & Retirement, with Jim Eager

    March 12th, 2024 · 90 minutes

    Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose.

    Guest Starring: Jim Eager

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    Links and Show Notes

    The 4 phases of retirement by Dr. Riley Moynes | TEDx
    Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch
    The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
    Deep Work by Cal Newport
    The Sweet Setup
    Personal Retreat Video | MacSparky
    Focused #117: Roles & Goals
    Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
    Ikigai visual (Mike's newsletter on ikigai)
    Original Mac Guy
    Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition)