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What does it mean?
Depp describes his ideal retirement as sitting on a porch looking at a lake.
In plain terms
He wants to be an old man relaxing by a lake.
What can you take from it?
Simplicity is often the ultimate goal.

Where it applies

  • planning for later
  • seeking peace
  • defining goals

Putting it to work

  • plan for simplicity
  • define contentment

Questions to consider

  • What does your ideal old age look like?
  • What is enough?

Another view

Peace is not always achievable in retirement.

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