Retirement? Nailed It!: A Humorous Guide for the Golden Years

by Casey Einstein

The Hilarious Encore of Life's Comedy Show

One glorious day, you realize you no longer have to set an alarm clock or rush through breakfast like a caffeinated squirrel. Retirement is blissful, and its only real struggle is facing the mind-boggling question, What on earth do I do with all this time?

Whether you plan to nap on the couch or embrace a whirlwind of hobbies, know that it's all part of a comedic masterpiece called retirement.

The transition from 9-to-5 rigidity to leisurely freedom is ripe with giggles and revelations. However, the beauty is that you won't be collecting coupons for early-bird specials but redefining joy and purpose.

Through Retirement? Nailed It! : A Humorous Guide for the Golden Years, you

🌟discover the magic of spontaneity and adventure.

🌟master the art of fulfillment without lifting more than a cup of coffee.

🌟explore ways to find new hobbies that will leave everyone chuckling.

🌟learn how a good laugh can ward off existential musings about what to do next.

So, what are you waiting for? Gear up for a comedy of errors, where every day is an opportunity for laughter and every moment sparkles with joy.

Retirement? Nailed It!—because life’s best years begin right now! Grab your copy today!

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Humor

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 3, 2025

About the author

Casey Einstein is a former nurse, mom of three, and lifelong wellness enthusiast who shares friendly, practical guides to help readers find peace in everyday life.
After years of juggling work, family, and all the “shoulds” that come with modern living, she realized how easy it is to lose ourselves in the rush. That realization inspired her to start writing — first with Retirement? Nailed It! and later with books like Cortisol Detox and Mindfulness For Anxiety Relief.

When not writing, you’ll find her walking her Labrador, savouring coffee on quiet mornings, exploring new places with a curious spirit and a love of travel, or reminding herself (like everyone else) to slow down and enjoy the small moments that make life meaningful.

Reviews

[Nancy Lewis · Rating 1 out of 5]

The advice in this book would be more useful for someone trying to entertain a child on a rainy day. Soap suds and bubble beard contest? I'm feeling wacky hour? Sing everything you speak? Seriously??

[Sherrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate receiving a Kindle copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway.

As a newly minted retiree still separating from my professional identity, I thought I was the target audience for this book. Apparently not. I reluctantly rounded up from 2.5 stars and would not recommend this book to retiring friends. Here's why:

The thesis seems to be that retirees are ridiculous, and the sooner you accept that, the better your retirement will be. You'll have lots of free time to try new things, but you're going to fail at them, spectacularly, so better get used to laughing at yourself. I've been laughing at myself since childhood, and I think I might be funnier than the author, whose constant allegedly comedic references to retirees losing their glasses (yes, I know, they're on my head), snacks and naps quickly got tedious. And my cat allergy seems to have gotten worse from the heightened exposure in this read. Contrary to its title, most of this book's depiction of retirement just made me sad.

The more substantive passages also seem poorly calibrated to a functioning adult reaching the end of a career. People who don't know what an emergency fund is, much less have one, should not be retiring. Then one of the last chapters describes second career success stories involving an artist and an entrepreneurial baker that seems mostly contradictory to the "just be silly and take a nap" message up to that point.

Why any stars? There are some good tips about things like balancing structured and unstructured time, and finding new social connections to replace the workplace relationships we lose. They would fit on an index card, but they are in there.

[Jodi Gallegos · Rating 3 out of 5]

The older we get the more the idea of retirement becomes a reality. For that reason I was eager to read Retirement? Nailed It! : A Humorous Guide for the Golden Years. I was particularly interested in the idea of offering retirement information (which is historically dry and dull) in a humorous manner.

This book is an easy read. The ideas are presented in a straightforward manner and the author has used headings and bullet points throughout so that it’s easy to skim if there’s specific information the reader is looking for. The book covers topics for adjusting to retirement such as pursuing new activities, enjoying the extra time, continuing to get physical activity, keeping your mental focus, and pursuing activities alone as well as with friends. Author Casey Einstein has included a number of activities, questionnaires, and checklists aimed at helping retirees plan their golden years as well as have fun during them. While it may be a personal view, I felt that some of the activities seem more geared to something that would entertain small children than grown adults such as declaring a wacky hour or singing everything instead of speaking.

I did really enjoy the idea of becoming a hobby tourist. Retirement is an opportune time to explore activities you didn’t have the time for prior to retirement. And if you find the activity isn’t for you, try the next…and the next. I also found the following sections important: participating in self-care, sharing your knowledge/lived experience with others, and the financial, and emotional impacts of retirement budgeting.

Overall, while the writing was very accessible to most readers, I found there was a frequent emphasis on “funny” but that it was just mild amusement and light hearted.

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

As someone who is getting ready to retire (and retire early in life) in about a year, I thought I would be the target audience for this book and get some good tips. Unfortunately, the pieces of actual useful information I took away were minimal. I know the author is trying to inject humor into the book, but it almost came across as painting a picture that all retirees are pretty incapable of doing hard and important things, so you might as well just do ridiculous things to bide your time and keep yourself busy.

Some of the activities the author suggested came across as really juvenile. And while I agree that retirement should be about not taking yourself as seriously as you did when you were working, retirees can make substantive contributions, while still having fun.

I hoped for practical tips as I start thinking about my transition to retirement. I really didn't get those, but got more of a primer on how to be silly in life.

I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Joann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Goodreads for this Giveaway book. If you are approaching retirement or newly retired, this book offers some great strategies for finding your way with grace and humor. Granted, lots of "dad humor." I found the chapter on financial advice most helpful. (Chapter 5) The author's overall goal seems to be focusing on the positive aspects of retirement and aging. Think of it as inspirational as well as full of practical advice. I would have found it more relatable had the author included more examples from real people instead of just the two in the last chapter. Again, thank you, Goodreads!

[Shell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this book through Goodreads. I am thankful I didn't pay for it. I didn't find it humorous at all, but rather juvenile and silly. There are a lot of groan inducing tips that even the most fun retirees that I know would never do. The book does contain a few really excellent tips for new retirees, but, for the most part, I found it to be a waste of time and I struggled to finish it. Yes, I am retired, enjoying my retirement without the help of this book. #GoodreadsGiveaways

[May Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this to my dad after he retired, and now he won’t stop quoting it between golf games and morning naps. It helped him laugh through the uncertainty and embrace this next chapter with humor, curiosity, and zero alarm clocks.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and great for my parents to read!
I would read this again as I get older and laugh about everything!

[Rachel DiCerbo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book

[Abbey]

I thought it was a novel, but it was more like a “you’re retired do whatever you want whenever you want”

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

humorous book on retirement

I received a free copy of this book for review purposes. It was very timely, as I just retired. I found it humorous with some good ideas.