Is Retirement Dead?

Retirement is Dead - Forbes

Having to continue working is the worst option.  If you have a type of work that you love and can continue to do despite aging then you're doing it for meaning and having a purpose.  That is why it may be best to secure your finances so that you can keep working at your own pace whether for pay or to volunteer. 

Choose financial Independence

Retire with Purpose - The one thing your retirement depends on for Success

Purpose = Meaning

5 Retirement Pitfalls

You Want to Avoid

This is a good article and covers what is commonly suggested but it does state it in a clear and insightful way.

In short:

Lack of Money - we know this one.

Lack of Permission - read the article for the understanding.

Isolation - a common occurrence not easily handled or prevented without effort.

Milestones - read the article but know that we all live by them.  I did and still do at times.

Self Worth - Relevance and feeling valued can make even a tight financial life worthwhile.

Finding Your Passion - Links and Ideas

Psychology Today - 5 steps

Oprah.com - The secret

TheMuse.com - 6 ways

TheAtlantic.com - How to really find

Telegraph - 8 ways

Psychology Today - Can a job that's a drag become Joyful

Business Insider - the psychology

Tiny Buddha - try this

Wiki How - In Pictures

Life hack - How to

Clarity on Fire - Take the Quiz
This may help you define your Passion Profile and identify some weaknesses to protect against.  It's worth doing just for an illuminating exercise.


Ideas

Look for the things that you would still do if you were a lottery winner.

What would you do that would benefit others and not charge for it.

What have you done consistently in your life that gives you pleasure, fulfillment, and serves as an escape from drudgery,  ideally since you were a child.

Visualize the perfect job for yourself where you'd be happy to show up every day.