Retire Repurposed

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their impact. No doubt, we are living in a broken and divided world – and impact from retirees is absolutely essential right now. In this podcast, Ben is going to give your four tangible ways retirees can have incredible impact on the world and the people around them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their legacy. Legacy can be a daunting task for a retiree, but it doesn't have to be if you look at the correct definition. In this podcast, Ben will show you how to have the greatest impact on others using your life today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their story. Looking back and reflecting on past experiences, good and bad, can help shape your purpose in retirement. In this podcast, Ben will encourage you to identify turning points in your past which can reveal ways God is bringing your story full circle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the value of a retiree. Unfortunately, society will tell you that people in retirement don't have as much to offer as the younger generations. The truth is retirees are the most powerful group of people our society has ever seen. In this podcast, Ben will take a deep-dive into what we call the three T's and how they can help a retiree discover the value they hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about four ways for a retiree to be a leader. Leadership in retirement is not an oxymoron. Not only should a retiree be a leader, they need to understand the impact of leading continues to grow with age. In this podcast, Ben will give you tangible ways to take what you've learned over the years and use it to serve and add value to others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Deterding is the founder of Triune Leadership Service and has authored two books, Leading Jesus' Way and A Model of Servant Leadership. In this podcast, Mark will discuss the foundation of living with purpose in retirement. He will also share three ways for retirees to continue and build on their leadership in the golden years of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Birk is a 15-year veteran of the National Football League. A six-time NFL Pro Bowl Selection and two-time All Pro, Matt proved to be an undisputed leader on the field and was named the sixth smartest athlete by Sporting News. He retired in 2013 after winning the Super-Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. In this podcast, Matt describes some of the struggles associated with leaving behind a high-profile identity and moving forward with a life of significance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about defining your "why" in retirement. To have a clear path for your life, you must start with the end in mind. In this podcast, we discuss three specific areas for you to establish this vision. Also, Ben gives clues for people struggling to find direction on redefining their "why" during retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I discuss two major questions for a Christian retiree. We dive into the idea of working in heaven. Also, we pose the question "Should a Christian ever retire?" In this podcast, Ben shares his insight between retiring away from an occupation and retiring into a new calling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about spending money in retirement. Normally, we steer away from financial topics on the show, but there are certain mindset shifts that need to occur regarding wealth and income in retirement. In this podcast, Ben shares the reasons it is just as important to budget in retirement than prior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about happiness in retirement. Ben makes a bold statement claiming that if a person is unhappy while working, they will be unhappy in retirement. In this podcast, we talk about how changing an external force in your life does not fix an internal problem and Ben shares the key to having deep-rooted joy in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about the "what" and the "why" behind your legacy. In this podcast, he gives you ways to intentionally identify the legacy you want to leave the reasons you need to leave one. Don't buy the lie that retired people offer no more value. The truth is this world needs you now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about the true definition of legacy and the reasons it is so important for a retiree to consider this part of their life. In this podcast, he discusses how to identify the people groups you hope to impact as well as "The Ripple Effect". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about your physical health in retirement. Many retirees underestimate the "guardrails" their jobs and careers gave them regarding activity, nutrition and rest. In this podcast, he discusses three things retirees need to consider as they transition into this new season of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about the inter-circles of your relational ecosystem. Oftentimes, retirees are unaware just how much impact retirement will affect their relationship between their family and spouse. In this podcast, Ben identifies key areas of strain and how to avoid them during retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about your relational ecosystem and how it changes once you retire. In this podcast, he discusses the first two layers of this system: community and friendships. You'll learn why these are so important and how to avoid retiring and feeling like you have lost your entire family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about the most important piece of being Repurposed – your "who." Author, Simon Sinek has said, "The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves. The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others. " In this podcast, we discuss ways to define your "who" and how this plays a role in developing your personal Repurpose statement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about passion. We consider passion the "secret sauce" that makes you unique in this world. In this podcast, we discuss how finding your passion in retirement might not be as intuitive as you think and we give you some ways to reflect and define your passions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about how analyzing your abilities help you arrive at your Repurpose. Your life and career have helped shape, mold and grow your abilities. In this podcast, we describe the two different kinds of abilities you have and give ways you can utilize those in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about your experiences and the importance of reflection. Reflection and evaluation transform those experiences into insight and wisdom. This is the starting point of becoming Repurposed. In this podcast, we give you ways and questions to ponder as you begin reflecting on your work and life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about starting your Repurposed journey. Don't be overwhelmed by the idea of redefining yourself and your purpose in retirement. In this podcast, we begin by discussing the essence of what it means to be Repurposed and liken it to a special skateboard in our office. And, we break down the two different kinds of purpose a retiree needs to embrace to retire well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about the positive aspects of retirement. As you know, there is much more to retirement than just NOT working. Retirement affords you opportunities in life that may not have always been available. In this podcast, we give you four aspects of retirement you need to understand for you to truly retire well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Brown, founder of Throne Publishing Group, is on a mission to empower people to tell their stories. In this podcast, Jeremy gives two reasons it is crucial that retirees share their life experiences with others. He also explains how making a legacy book not only impacts generations to come, but can be a source of healing and restoration. For more information, visit www.thronepg.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about the positive aspects of work in retirement. Work is a good thing. In fact, you were created to work. In this podcast, we breakdown how the only way to flourish and experience "true rest" is though work – even in retirement. Also, Ben will give you a number of questions to ponder about your work/career that will help you live a Repurposed retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about margin and how to utilize the excess time in a retiree's life. Margin is a natural bi-product of retirement. However, margin is significant only if used the right way. In this podcast, we will give you 20 ways you can utilize margin that will not only help you develop and grow, but, add value to others. For more information, visit www.RetireRepurposed.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Taunton is the founder of the Snap Fitness workout chain and its parent company, Lift Brands. In 2019, Peter resigned as CEO and now resides in Florida where he is focused on philanthropy and building new businesses. In this podcast, you will hear Peter talk about his drive to begin new endeavors despite his "retirement". He will also give retirees ways to thrive, physically and purposefully, well into a person's golden years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks happiness in the midst of COVID-19. This quarantine cuts to the heart of someone trying to live a Repurposed retirement. But, Ben provides some insight from people living in Third World countries. We end the podcast by giving you four ways you can actually build and grow your social life during this pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes discusses how retirees can combat the effects of fear and isolation during COVID-19. We give you not only the antidote to these feelings, but the secret to living Repurposed. And, Ben Taatjes shares five tangible ways a retiree can serve during the COVID-19 quarantine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about being Repurposed amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. We walk you through all the massive world, financial, and social events baby boomers have been through. And, we challenge retirees to share their stories and give perspective in these uncertain times. For more information, visit www.retirerepurposed.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about "The Showroom Effect" and how it can leave retirees filled with unmet expectations. We trace retirement back to its early roots which helps explain the reason many retirees stumble. And finally, we give you some tips on how you can avoid falling victim to "The Showroom Effect" which starts before retirement. For more information, visit www.retirerepurposed.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes talks about how his book, "Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America", came into fruition with a small black journal. We discuss the most important thing to understand regarding your mindset about retirement. And we give you a retirement challenge that requires you to think more deeply about your work. For more information, visit www.retirerepurposed.com.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.