Retire Repurposed

The Gap and The Gain, by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, talks about the trap of constantly comparing our current life against an ideal versus looking at past growth and progress. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will explain why "Gap" thinking is so dangerous to a retiree and he will lay-out the ultimate "Gain" thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gap and The Gain, by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, talks about the trap of constantly comparing our current life against an ideal versus looking at past growth and progress. The reality is you are a differently person than you were a year ago; most certainly three or five years ago. That growth should be celebrated which will, in turn, give you confidence to be content in the present, yet motivated to continue to grow in the future. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will explain why "Gap" thinking is so dangerous to a retiree and he will lay-out the ultimate "Gain" thinking.

Scott Jagodzinski from Argent Alpha joins us on the show again today talking about Cracking the Code. According to Tony Robbins, "Success leaves clues. People who succeed at the highest level are doing something differently than everyone else does." In this podcast, Scott will break down eight clues for retirees to crack the code to having great health, relationships and mindset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Jagodzinski from Argent Alpha joins us on the show again today talking about Cracking the Code. According to Tony Robbins, "Success leaves clues. People who succeed at the highest level are doing something differently than everyone else does." In this podcast, Scott will break down eight clues for retirees to crack the code to having great health, relationships and mindset.

Dr. Myra Heckenlaible-Gotto is an Equine Practitioner and Certified GiANT Coach. She believes limiting beliefs are anything that hinders you from walking into God's fullness. In this podcast, Dr. Myra gives insights on ways to break free from limiting beliefs, understand your own value and bring that value to the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Myra Heckenlaible-Gotto is an Equine Practitioner and Certified GiANT Coach based in west-central Minnesota. She believes limiting beliefs are anything that hinders you from walking into God's fullness. In this podcast, Dr. Myra gives insights on ways to break free from limiting beliefs, understand your own value and bring that value to the world.

Life can either happen to you or for you. You can wait for life events to force you to change your behaviors and habits – or you can voluntarily change behaviors before an event or circumstance happens. Voluntary or involuntary, these shifts are called pattern interrupts. In this podcast, special guess Scott Jagodzinski explains the areas of your life these pattern interrupts affect and he will also give you ways you can create your own voluntary pattern interrupts that will make you healthier and strongest when life's storm arise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life can either happen to you or for you. You can wait for life events to force you to change your behaviors and habits – or you can voluntarily change behaviors before an event or circumstance happens. Voluntary or involuntary, these shifts are called pattern interrupts. In this podcast, special guess Scott Jagodzinski explains the areas of your life these pattern interrupts affect and he will also give you ways you can create your own voluntary pattern interrupts that will make you healthier and strongest when life's storm arise.

Pastor and Life Coach, Brad Keller is in-studio to talk about mindset. Retirement is a new season with a new set of challenges. However, if you enter retirement, or any new season for that matter, with the proper mindset, it opens the door for you to walk into God's fullness and abundance for your life. In this podcast, Brad talks about the spiritual application of having the proper mindset and he gives you three things that will happen whenever you walk into a new season including retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor and Life Coach, Brad Keller is in-studio to talk about mindset. Retirement is a new season with a new set of challenges. However, if you enter retirement, or any new season for that matter, with the proper mindset, it opens the door for you to walk into God's fullness and abundance for your life. In this podcast, Brad talks about the spiritual application of having the proper mindset and he gives you three things that will happen whenever you walk into a new season including retirement.

Scott Jagodzinski believes there are two distinctly different ways to approach life – your default settings versus a designed setting. Your default settings will likely not get you the life and health you want. In this podcast, Scott will uncover five critical areas of your life that, if you make even small changes, will unlock better mental, physical and spiritual health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring back special guest Scott Jagodzinski. Scott founded an organization called Argent Alpha where He helps men over 50 years old implement strategies to become their healthiest, strongest selves. He believes there are two distinctly different ways to approach life – your default settings versus a designed setting. Your default settings will likely not get you the life and health you want. In this podcast, Scott will uncover five critical areas of your life that, if you make even small changes, will unlock better mental, physical and spiritual health.

We bring back special guest Scott Jagodzinski. Scott founded an organization called Argent Alpha where He helps men over 50 years old implement strategies to become their healthiest, strongest selves. In this podcast, Scott talks about two concepts including your "zone of genius" where you not only see growth, but step into the essence how you were created to operate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring back special guest Scott Jagodzinski. Scott founded an organization called Argent Alpha where He helps men over 50 years old implement strategies to become their healthiest, strongest selves. In this podcast, Scott talks about two concepts including your "zone of genius" where you not only see growth, but step into the essence how you were created to operate.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a social construct as an idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society. Whether you are aware of it or not, the world is filled with social constructs about you, your life and your retirement. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes is going to cover three distinct social constructs that, if followed, will steer you off-course from truly walking into God's fullness for your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retirees are the most powerful generation on the face of the planet today. However, limiting beliefs are keeping many baby boomers sidelined from experiencing the retirement they are expecting. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes explains two major limiting beliefs that are keeping retirees from creating their maximum value and living with abundance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retirees are the most powerful generation on the face of the planet today. However, limiting beliefs are keeping many baby boomers sidelined from experiencing the retirement they are expecting. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes explains two major limiting beliefs that are keeping retirees from creating their maximum value and living with abundance.

Scott Jagodzinski helps men over 50 years old implement strategies they need to become their healthiest, strongest selves. He also understands the crucial connection between our physical health and our mindset. In this podcast, Scott will discuss ways retirees learn limiting beliefs about themselves as well as ways to move past old stories that are still running in their minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Jagodzinski helps men over 50 years old implement strategies they need to become their healthiest, strongest selves. He also understands the crucial connection between our physical health and our mindset. In this podcast, Scott will discuss ways retirees learn limiting beliefs about themselves as well as ways to move past old stories that are still running in their minds.

Our mindset is the filter by which we view everything - ourselves, others, money, and God. Anything from past experiences, family, social pressure and unhealed traumas can cause these faulty mindsets, so retirees much be acutely aware of these fallacies. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes makes the connection between the mindset of a retiree and their physical and emotional health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our mindset is the filter by which we view everything - ourselves, others, money, and God. Anything from past experiences, social pressures and unhealed traumas can cause these faulty mindsets, so retirees much be acutely aware of these fallacies. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes makes the connection between the mindset of a retiree and their physical and emotional health.

You are unique. Additionally, you have a host of past experiences; many good and many bad. All of these factors have helped form you into the person you are today. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will explain three important points you must understand about your past experiences as a retiree and how you can use them for your next season of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are unique. Additionally, you have a host of past experiences; many good and many bad. All of these factors have helped form you into the person you are today. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will explain three important points you must understand about your past experiences as a retiree and how you can use them for your next season of life.

There's not a better time to take a deeper look within at ourselves to discover our unique personality than retirement. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will give you ways retirees can take a deeper dive within and he will show you how showcasing your personality ties back to God's will for your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We believe retirement is a time of new beginnings. There's not a better time to take a deeper look within at ourselves to discover our unique personality than retirement. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will give you ways retirees can take a deeper dive within and he will show you how showcasing your personality ties back to God's will for your life.

What if being in God's will was as simple as you being fully you? Being at a place where your life was fully aligned with how God specially and uniquely created you - and your day-to-day life was merely an expression of that creation. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will explain the way to begin this journey whether you have been retired for many years or considering retirement for the very first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if being in God's will was as simple as you being fully you? Being at a place where your life was fully aligned with how God specially and uniquely created you - and your day-to-day life was merely an expression of that creation. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will explain the way to begin this journey whether you have been retired for many years or considering retirement for the very first time.

Many retirees and pre-retirees fall victim to acting in accordance with the ways of this world. Romans states we are to not conform to these patterns because it may hamper our ability to decipher God's perfect will for our lives. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will share three common patterns of this world retirees need to steer clear from and ways you can make sure you are directly in God's will during your retirement.

Many retirees and pre-retirees fall victim to acting in accordance with the ways of this world. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will share three common patterns of this world retirees need to steer clear from and ways you can make sure you are directly in God's will during your retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dead people can't give money. While having a will in place before death is sound advice, we believe there is a better way to give. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will outline the difference between a will and a wealth transfer plan. He will also share the reasons giving to heirs and charities now will have a bigger impact than waiting until your death. SR Featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dead people can't give money. While having a will in place before death is sound advice, we believe there is a better way to give. However, to do this you need to have firmly answered the question, "How much is enough?". Once, you have achieved that goal, you can then begin the process of giving to and preparing the next steward. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will outline the difference between a will and a wealth transfer plan. He will also share the reasons giving to heirs and charities now will have a bigger impact than waiting until your death.

"Do I have enough to retire?" is one of the most-common questions posed in the retirement planning world. Many people are looking for that magical number for their nest egg to reach before pulling the trigger. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will not only explain a better question to pose, he will give you two important steps regarding your money you need to consider while answering the question, "Do I have enough to retire?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Do I have enough to retire?", is one of the most-common questions posed in the retirement planning world. Many people are looking for that magical number for their nest egg to reach before pulling the trigger. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes will not only explain a better question to pose, he will give you two important steps regarding your money you need to consider while answering the question, "Do I have enough to retire?"

"Am I ready to retire?" can be one of the most exhilarating and exhausting questions a pre-retiree can ponder. You have one shot at this and there's a ton of different variables, factors and scenarios to consider. So, where do you start to dissect and break-down this decision? In this podcast, Ben Taatjes gives the 10-step process to go from retirement consideration to taking the leap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Am I ready to retire?" can be one of the most exhilarating and exhausting questions a pre-retiree can ponder. You have one shot at this and there's a ton of different variables, factors and scenarios to consider. The decision can be difficult and overwhelming for many. However, not making a choice because of fear or procrastination is making choice. So, where do you start to dissect and break-down this decision? In this podcast, Ben Taatjes gives the 10-step process to go from retirement consideration to taking the leap.

A rapidly changing world along with a loss in identity and purpose can oftentimes lead a retiree to face the difficult life question, "Does it matter?" The truth is many retirees get used to the idea of being let down or lose hope by what was supposed to be the is-all, end-all season of life. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes talks about how retirement was never designed to fulfill the life of a retiree and he gives four specific reasons why, yes, it DOES matter.

A rapidly changing world along with a loss in identity and purpose can oftentimes lead a retiree to face the difficult life question, "Does it matter?" The truth is many retirees get used to the idea of being let down or lose hope by what was supposed to be the is-all, end-all season of life. In this podcast, Ben Taatjes talks about how retirement was never designed to fulfill the life of a retiree and he gives four specific reasons why, yes, it DOES matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After decades of working and adding value, many retirees wrestle with the question, "Have I done enough?" High-achievers that are used to producing can have a hard time slowing down in retirement. So, how much is enough and when can you give yourself a reason to rest in retirement? Ben Taatjes not only answers these questions, but gives distinctions between a healthy drive for success and an unhealthy relationship with work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After decades of working and adding value, many retirees wrestle with the question, "Have I done enough?" High-achievers that are used to producing can have a hard time slowing down in retirement. So, how much is enough and when can you give yourself a reason to rest in retirement? Ben Taatjes not only answers these questions, but gives distinctions between a healthy drive for success and an unhealthy relationship with work.

"Where do I belong?" and "What am I supposed to do?" Oftentimes, your job effortlessly answered these questions, but what about during retirement? In this podcast, Ben talks about how these questions demand an answer at any age and the dangers retirement can bring when these questions are left unanswered with the removal of work from the life equation.

"Where do I belong?" and "What am I supposed to do?" Oftentimes, your job effortlessly answered these questions, but what about during retirement? In this podcast, Ben talks about how these questions demand answer at any age and the dangers retirement can bring when these questions are left unanswered with the removal of work from the life equation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we tackle three of life's most important questions – starting with, "Who am I?" The first and most important step to becoming the person you were created to be in retirement is to know and understand your identity. In this podcast, Ben talks about how your identity must shift from your vocation onto something deeper and why you should no longer identify yourself as "I'm a retiree." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we tackle three of life's most important questions – starting with, "Who am I?" The first and most important step to becoming the person you were created to be in retirement is to know and understand your identity. In this podcast, Ben talks about how your identity must shift from your vocation onto something deeper and why you should no longer identify yourself as "I'm a retiree."

Retirement is a big life change especially for your marriage. Many retirees never consider how necessary it is to reevaluate the roles and responsibilities in the home post-retirement. In this podcast, Ben will tell you how to communicate these new roles so your spouse doesn't say, "The worst part of retirement is spending every moment with that person." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today, we talk about the spousal connection. Retirement is a big life change especially for your marriage. Many retirees never consider how necessary it is to reevaluate the roles and responsibilities in the home post-retirement. In this podcast, Ben will tell you how to communicate these new roles so your spouse doesn't say, "The worst part of retirement is spending every moment with that person."

More times than not, spending more time with family is a major goal of a retiree. However, most of the time retirees never consider if or how their children want them to plug-in. In this podcast, Ben will tell you how to create mutual expectations with your adult children and ways you can partner with your children to have the greatest impact on your grandchildren. SR Featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today, we talk about connecting with children and grandchildren. More times than not, spending more time with family is a major goal of a retiree. However, most of the time retirees never consider if or how their children want them to plug-in. In this podcast, Ben will tell you how to create mutual expectations with your adult children and ways you can partner with your children to have the greatest impact on your grandchildren.

Too many retirees fail to recognize just how important having deep friendships are post-working years. In this podcast, Ben will show you just how many friends you should have and he will let you know what to do if you find your "friend zone" shrinking. SR Featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today, we talk about the friend zone. Too many retirees fail to recognize just how important having deep friendships are post-working years. In this podcast, Ben will show you just how many friends you should have and he will let you know what to do if you find your "friend zone" shrinking.

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness introducing the idea of your social biosphere. The broadest layer is your community. Work gave you community and too many times retirees fail to understand just how important that sense of community is to their life post-retirement. In this podcast, Ben will discuss the dangers of not maintaining your broad social networks so you feel like you retire, then lose your entire family the next day. SR Featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.