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Beyond Achievement: Work as Calling and Service in Retirement
Episode 244
Continuing his exploration of Tim Keller's 'Every Good Endeavor,' Ben Taatjes distinguishes between mere achievement and meaningful work, revealing how this understanding transforms retirement purpos…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Gift of Work- Rediscovering Purpose Through Labor (Throwback Episode)
Episode 243
In this special throwback to Episode #8, we revisit Ben Taatjes' passionate discussion about the positive aspects of work - a topic close to his heart. Discover the often-overlooked benefits of work …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Understanding Work as Divine Connection in Retirement
Episode 242
Drawing from Arthur Brooks' research on happiness, Ben Taatjes explores the four essential components of a fulfilling life: faith, family, friends, and work. Through candid reflections from an 18-hou…
Published on 3 months ago
The Happiness Formula: Faith, Family, Friends & Work in Retirement
Episode 241
Drawing from Arthur Brooks' research on happiness, Ben Taatjes explores the four essential components of a fulfilling life: faith, family, friends, and work. Through candid reflections from an 18-hou…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Alignment and Identity: When It's Time to Rebrand Your Purpose
Episode 240
In this personal episode, Ben Taatjes shares the journey behind a significant transition in his financial practice - a complete rebrand and name change that reflects deeper alignment with his mission…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Truth Within: Discovering Your Authentic Retirement
Episode 239
In this episode, Ben Taatjes examines why so many retirees fall into the trap of living someone else's retirement - filling their days with activities they don't truly enjoy simply because it's what …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Essential Five: What to Amplify in Your Repurposed Retirement
Episode 238
Building on last week's discussion of 'less is more,' Ben Taatjes shifts focus to the vital question: what deserves more of your attention in retirement? Discover the five essential areas that truly …
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Power of Less: Creating Space for What Truly Matters in Retirement
Episode 237
Inspired by Greg McKeown's 'Essentialism,' Ben Taatjes explores how the principle of 'less is more' can transform your retirement experience. Discover the two sides of retirement simplification: clea…
Published on 4 months ago
Finding Peace in Volatility: The Wealth vs Income Mindset
Episode 235
In this timely episode, Ben Taatjes explores how market turbulence reveals our true relationship with money. Discover why some retirees with modest savings experience freedom while others with multi-…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wealth vs Income: Overcoming the Money Disorder in Retirement
Episode 234
In this profound episode, Ben Taatjes tackles a cornerstone concept from his book 'Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America' - the critical distinction between wealth and income. Discove…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago