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What does it mean?
It advises to have a purpose or plan for retirement rather than just stopping work.
In plain terms
Plan something meaningful to do after you retire.
What can you take from it?
Retirement should be a transition to a new purpose.

Where it applies

  • ending a career
  • finishing a long project

Putting it to work

  • set post‑retirement goals
  • volunteer in community

Questions to consider

  • What will you do when you stop working?
  • How can you prepare for a meaningful retirement?

Another view

Not everyone can easily find a new purpose after work.

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