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As I reported in the last issue of Living with the Brakes Off!, things have been REALLY busy here -- much busier than I like to be. Luckily, it's temporary, and I'm proud that I've managed to get out and walk many days, spend quality time with Richard and friends, read, and even campaign for the Mayor of our city (pictured) in a tight race that he won (YEAH!) narrowly (PHEW!) this week.

My dear friend Sandy sent me The Dash this week, as a gentle reminder not to get trapped in the do, do, do, and forget what it's really all about. Check it out in Lin Recommends, and take a moment to remember what's most important to you.

To your endless possibilities!

Lin Schreiber, Retirement Revolutionary

With the upcoming Boot Camp, I'm in a whirlwind of radio interview activity -- yes, having the tables turned on me by being interviewed on OTHER people's shows. Since I love to talk, and I'm rarely at a loss for words, I find it just plain fun. If you live locally, you can catch me on:

Definitely Dance with Judy Rosley
WSBS -- Great Barrington
Sunday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m.

Talk Berkshires with Sherman Baldwin
WBRK -- Pittsfield
Wednesday, November 11th at 4:15 p.m.

@ The Market with Bill & Barbara Schmick
WNAW -- North Adams at 8:35 a.m.
WSBS -- Great Barrington at 9:35 a.m.
WBEC -- Pittsfield at 11:05 a.m.
All three airings will be on Friday, December 11th

It's not too late to join me at the Retire Retirement Boot Camp at Kripalu Yoga & Health Center in Stockbridge, MA the weekend of November 20th. We start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night and end at Noon on Sunday. If you're feeling stuck, down, or fearful about what's next for you, you won't want to miss this energizing, empowering weekend.
 

How Much Money is Enough?

by Lin Schreiber, Retirement Coach

How much money is enough is a great question to ponder in your journey to an encore career. And, even more important if your retirement nest egg has taken a serious hit in the current economic climate.

It's a question that first came to my attention when I read Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez 10 years ago. I'm personally not wild about their financial advice, and some of the suggestions are a bit too stringent for my taste. But, they really helped me come to terms with the idea that, at the time, I was "making a dying" (meaning my work left me depleted and demoralized) instead of making a living, and helped me to simplify my life in ways that made me feel not deprived.

So before you leap into your encore career, what if you define exactly how much money (stuff, lifestyle, etc.) is enough for you, and, then figure out how much you "have to" make? You may discover you need far less than you think.

As with many of you, money is often an issue at Retire Retirement Boot Camp. Interesting how many participants are stuck in "I like my current lifestyle exactly the way it is, thank you very much!" And, equally interesting how that conversation shifts after they've defined their top values.

Many participants realize that what they thought was delight in their current lifestyles, was more like zoning out in an all-too-comfortable comfort zone. When they get in touch with what is most important to them right now in their lives, they're amazed at how much of their current lifestyle no longer fits. Then, they're able to let go of some of their old ideas about what they really want and need, and started to get excited about the kind of encore careers that would align with their values, and give them a new, happier, simplified version of their current lives.

Ask yourself "What do I really need and want?" The answer may surprise you.
 

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A beautiful reminder . . .

And, if you're ready to let the "real you" shine out into your business and into your life, want to take steps to bring your skills more fully into the world, to serve others in a bigger way, and need the support of top-notch tools and processes to guide you, so that you know exactly what steps to take next, and you learn how to do them quickly, no longer getting stuck in procrastination and perfectionism, then check out Lisa Denny's From Awareness to Action: Stepping Up to Your Bigger Life 5-week teleclass series. First class starts November 17th!

 

Two more great shows coming up. . .

Igniting Your Passion Into a Profitable Online Business with Donna Gunter on Tuesday, November 10

Going from Frazzled to Dazzled While Downsizing Your Life with Claire LeSage on Tuesday, November 17

“A little bit more." 

~ John D. Rockefeller (in response to the question, "How much money is enough?")

Contact her at  www.RevolutionizeRetirement.com.

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