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-What do you do when you want to retire, but the numbers don't add up? -What if you want to work longer, but your company forces you out-with a buyout if you're lucky? -What if family or physical issues push you to an unwanted early retirement? When college professor Mike Bellah took an early buyout, he expected the golden years to live up to the carefree, happy times pictured in magazine ads. But, within weeks, the reality of lost identity and limited funds left him panicked and depressed. In The Best Is Yet to Be, Dr. Bellah uses extensive research, personal narrative and real-time blogs to explain how he got his hope back, and, with it, discovered the secret to a happy retirement.

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One of the best books I've read on retirement! As you sit down to read this book - think of Mike as an old friend you are sitting down with on the deck with a glass of sweet tea. Funny - I am walking down the same path that he is but with a different attitude. Easy read and the breath of fun I needed. He completed extensive research before he began writing this book. In his own way, Mike shared practical insight on the emotional, spiritual and financial sides of retirement. The Best is Yet to Be !! This is not another book on retirement that puts the emphasis on investments, budget and spreadsheets. While that type of book is important, Mike Bellah's book is different-very different. This book will take you on a very deep and personal journey on what you want your life to look like going forward. Well worth the read. Get the workbook, it will help you stay focused on your adventure. A unique perspective. Mike Bellah points out that the best way to enjoy and thrive in retirement should be a dreams first approach. The book is full of useful information about that he compiled after reading a large number of books written on retirement. I found a new excitement about the days ahead instead of a dread of just getting older. My favorite part is where he talks about old friends. I fully agree that having the time to spend with friends is one of the best parts of retirement. Dr. Bellah blends personal experience and research to present those who are newly retired (or just thinking about it) some advice about what to consider. Unlike some retirement books, this one uses a holistic perspective, touching on finances, relationships, and how to spend one's newfound time. It acknowledges the fear of uncertainty without letting it have the last word. Mostly, it is about giving yourself permission to create your best next chapter in your life.

"One of the best books I've read on retirement! As you sit down to read this book - think of Mike as an ""old friend"" you are sitting down with on the deck with a glass of sweet tea. Funny - I am walking down the same path that he is but with a different attitude. Easy read and the breath of fun I needed. He completed extensive research before he began writing this book. In his own way, Mike shared practical insight on the emotional, spiritual and financial sides of retirement. ""The Best is Yet to Be""!! This is not another book on retirement that puts the emphasis on investments, budget and spreadsheets. While that type of book is important, Mike Bellah's book is different-very different. This book will take you on a very deep and personal journey on what you want your life to look like going forward. Well worth the read. Get the workbook, it will help you stay focused on your adventure. A unique perspective. Mike Bellah points out that the best way to enjoy and thrive in retirement should be a ""dreams first"" approach. The book is full of useful information about that he compiled after reading a large number of books written on retirement. I found a new excitement about the days ahead instead of a dread of just getting older. My favorite part is where he talks about old friends. I fully agree that having the time to spend with friends is one of the best parts of retirement. Dr. Bellah blends personal experience and research to present those who are newly retired (or just thinking about it) some advice about what to consider. Unlike some retirement books, this one uses a holistic perspective, touching on finances, relationships, and how to spend one's newfound time. It acknowledges the fear of uncertainty without letting it have the last word. Mostly, it is about giving yourself permission to create your best next chapter in your life."

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