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The Retirement Rebel: How to get your life to work, when you don't have to
Want to Make Your Retirement Rock? Thinking of retiring? Ready to relocate to sunnier climes, free from responsibilities, schedules, and alarm clocks? And absolutely determined this will be the best time of your life? Wait! Read this first! U.S. News & World Report tells us that the typical retiree today spends 4 hours a day watching television. You don’t want that! And many retirees report feeling, stuck, blue, disappointed, and wondering why the heck they are so bored relaxing in the Costa Rica sun sipping Margaritas. Hello? The truth is, retirement is an enormous life transition that can trip you up if you’re not vigilant. Or it can be the best, most fabulous time of your life! It’s like a huge tidal wave of change sweeping over you. Read this book if you want to be prepared! Welcome to The Retirement Rebel, an entertaining, practical, and sometimes surprising self-help guide for those who are ready to retire, and committed to making it work from the get-go. This is not a book about pensions, savings, insurance, or health plans. Snooze. Instead, it will show you how to avoid 4 major retirement pitfalls and ensure you find your feet, hit the ground running, and best of all, do it your way. Like a rebel. • Discover the #1 reason you can get stuck and how to avoid it • Realize exactly why you get the blues and what you can do about it • Uncover what it is you really miss about work… and it may surprise you. This book is your insurance policy against those pitfalls. Read it and you’re covered. Comprehensive policy. Full indemnity against the blues and full warranty for a great retirement. Margaret Nash is an NLP based life-coach/hypnotherapist/self-help writer, who experienced the retirement blues —which blindsided her and left her drifting in the doldrums, lacking purpose. The Retirement Rebel is a self-help guide based on how she overcame her personal challenges with the skills learned from her 16 years as a life-coach, therapist, and seminar leader. Margaret Nash has 3 other books aimed at baby boomer/hippies at heart available on amazon in Kindle and paperback. Rebellious A Self-help Guide for the Old Hippie at Heart Drop the Drama! How to Get Along With Everybody, All the Time. Artful Assertiveness Skills for Women You can find out more about her and contact her at www.margaretnashcoach.com
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106 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2018
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April 15, 2021
Good guidance on how to get more out of retirement. The author is fun, interesting, humourous and uses examples from her life to coach readers on how to have more fulfillment in retirement. I will continue working with some of the concepts and try to put some of the ideas presented into practice in my life.
May 23, 2022
Amazing!
I recently retired, and really couldn't understand why I was drifting between frantic "trying to do it all" and glued to the couch watching hours of TV. While I am thrilled to be away from a job I loved (with an insane commute and a horrid boss), I expected to be automatically happy. Thank you, Margaret for your explanation of why this is happening... and for the steps i need to take to get out of this funk and get on with my fabulous life! This should be required reading for anyone who wonders, "what now?"
I recently retired, and really couldn't understand why I was drifting between frantic "trying to do it all" and glued to the couch watching hours of TV. While I am thrilled to be away from a job I loved (with an insane commute and a horrid boss), I expected to be automatically happy. Thank you, Margaret for your explanation of why this is happening... and for the steps i need to take to get out of this funk and get on with my fabulous life! This should be required reading for anyone who wonders, "what now?"
January 21, 2019
Did she write this book about me?
5 years into an early retirement at age 54, I’m still searching for my ‘purpose, meaning, or goal’ in life, only to realize after reading this book I don’t have to have one-but if I want to be productive and happy in retirement ‘The Retirement Rebel’ is a great book to help jumpstart the reader in their quest to find a fulfilling retirement.
5 years into an early retirement at age 54, I’m still searching for my ‘purpose, meaning, or goal’ in life, only to realize after reading this book I don’t have to have one-but if I want to be productive and happy in retirement ‘The Retirement Rebel’ is a great book to help jumpstart the reader in their quest to find a fulfilling retirement.
June 20, 2022
The real gold is going back and exploring each question asked fully.
If you’re looking for a deep intensive read with overly detailed instructions on what to do to make your retirement life work this book probably isn’t for you. But if you need a light read that can nudge you in the right direction to finding YOUR path, the one that you design around what lights your fire than grab a copy and enjoy a what feels more like a chat with a good friend.
Being a certified coach in multiple disciplines I’m not going to say I found a lot of new information but sometimes it’s not new information you need, but a new approach to it. Most of what we “learn” we intuitively already knew we just needed someone to remind us to use it. That’s what Margaret does, she gives us the questions we need to remind us to recall and extract more of the juiciness of life that we may have let get buried over the years or may have never had the opportunity to discover. It’s a light quick read that could easily be finished in one sitting but I encourage you to either take your time or go back and reread each chapter and do the work. The real gold is going back and exploring each question asked fully. So grab a journal, your favorite pen and a delicious cup of tea and explore what will light you up and put you back in the game of life more fully. Happy reading!
If you’re looking for a deep intensive read with overly detailed instructions on what to do to make your retirement life work this book probably isn’t for you. But if you need a light read that can nudge you in the right direction to finding YOUR path, the one that you design around what lights your fire than grab a copy and enjoy a what feels more like a chat with a good friend.
Being a certified coach in multiple disciplines I’m not going to say I found a lot of new information but sometimes it’s not new information you need, but a new approach to it. Most of what we “learn” we intuitively already knew we just needed someone to remind us to use it. That’s what Margaret does, she gives us the questions we need to remind us to recall and extract more of the juiciness of life that we may have let get buried over the years or may have never had the opportunity to discover. It’s a light quick read that could easily be finished in one sitting but I encourage you to either take your time or go back and reread each chapter and do the work. The real gold is going back and exploring each question asked fully. So grab a journal, your favorite pen and a delicious cup of tea and explore what will light you up and put you back in the game of life more fully. Happy reading!
January 3, 2024
Enjoyed the hole concept of this book it was a friend was chatting to me
Well I thought I had found a friend that has been hanging out with me wondering around not sure what retirement was good for. My journey has begun I was a tradesman but from injury forced in to retirement. First year was so bad did not think I was going to continue in life's journey. But as you say take time work on the things you did I have always loved the water and sailing, so my new life I started fixing and then building small sail boats . Among other wood projects I found a reason to move again. And yes I have dogs that love me being home
Well I thought I had found a friend that has been hanging out with me wondering around not sure what retirement was good for. My journey has begun I was a tradesman but from injury forced in to retirement. First year was so bad did not think I was going to continue in life's journey. But as you say take time work on the things you did I have always loved the water and sailing, so my new life I started fixing and then building small sail boats . Among other wood projects I found a reason to move again. And yes I have dogs that love me being home
November 21, 2024
“Many Americans simply don't have a great life in retirement. This chapter of life could be the best and most meaningful, yet far too many experience isolation and a lack of purpose. One symptom of this is that the typical retiree aged 65 to 74 spends four hours per day watching television, according to U.S. News & World Report.” – www.kiplinger.com
This book was a quick read and gave some practical solutions and tips on how to deal with the adjustment of retirement. How to make the best out of the years and to continue to grow as a person.
This book was a quick read and gave some practical solutions and tips on how to deal with the adjustment of retirement. How to make the best out of the years and to continue to grow as a person.
November 21, 2024
good read
“Many Americans simply don't have a great life in retirement. This chapter of life could be the best and most meaningful, yet far too many experience isolation and a lack of purpose. One symptom of this is that the typical retiree aged 65 to 74 spends four hours per day watching television, according to U.S. News & World Report.” – www.kiplinger.com
This book was a quick read and gave some practical solutions and tips on how to deal with the adjustment of retirement. How to make the best out of the years and to continue to grow as a person.
“Many Americans simply don't have a great life in retirement. This chapter of life could be the best and most meaningful, yet far too many experience isolation and a lack of purpose. One symptom of this is that the typical retiree aged 65 to 74 spends four hours per day watching television, according to U.S. News & World Report.” – www.kiplinger.com
This book was a quick read and gave some practical solutions and tips on how to deal with the adjustment of retirement. How to make the best out of the years and to continue to grow as a person.
February 16, 2019
Smart Thoughtful Retirement Book
Margaret approaches the subject of retirement from a completely different perspective than most books. Her focus is on you and how you're going to live a fulfilling happy retirement. She provides you with the common obstacles and then clearly outlines how you are going to overcome them. Thanks Margaret.
I will take you up on the offer of lunch if I'm ever in San Miguel.
Margaret approaches the subject of retirement from a completely different perspective than most books. Her focus is on you and how you're going to live a fulfilling happy retirement. She provides you with the common obstacles and then clearly outlines how you are going to overcome them. Thanks Margaret.
I will take you up on the offer of lunch if I'm ever in San Miguel.
April 3, 2021
Useful
I retired 18 months ago and between family matters and COVID my plans for retirement were derailed fairly quickly. This book came along and I’m looking forward to making a new and improved plan for the future based on what I am already good at and enjoy. Old plan was Instagram worthy - new plan will make me happy. Love her style and the fact she gets her ideas across simply and clearly.
I retired 18 months ago and between family matters and COVID my plans for retirement were derailed fairly quickly. This book came along and I’m looking forward to making a new and improved plan for the future based on what I am already good at and enjoy. Old plan was Instagram worthy - new plan will make me happy. Love her style and the fact she gets her ideas across simply and clearly.
May 23, 2022
More Than I'd Hoped For
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has just retired or is about to. She's definitely "talkin' 'bout my generation." In a little more than a week of reading and in less than one-hundred pages the author has shown me the path I plan on following for a fulfilling (better than) retirement.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has just retired or is about to. She's definitely "talkin' 'bout my generation." In a little more than a week of reading and in less than one-hundred pages the author has shown me the path I plan on following for a fulfilling (better than) retirement.
August 27, 2018
This book gave me a lot of ideas to help me get ready for my retirement. Things that I had not considered before.
It definitely gave me quite a lot to think about. It was also a very fun read. I will try her other books too.
It definitely gave me quite a lot to think about. It was also a very fun read. I will try her other books too.
December 10, 2021
Great Read!
Margaret’s writing style is immensely entertaining while being insightful and practical. I was feeling blue in anticipation of my retirement even though I have been aching for it for years. Her book gave me direction and hope! Thank you Margaret!
Margaret’s writing style is immensely entertaining while being insightful and practical. I was feeling blue in anticipation of my retirement even though I have been aching for it for years. Her book gave me direction and hope! Thank you Margaret!
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April 22, 2022East, helpful and humorous
I found this book so fun to read. As a retired teacher and now building a business, I found this book both helpful and fun. I marked all the good ideas I would like to remeber and use in my coaching course. Thanks Margaret
I found this book so fun to read. As a retired teacher and now building a business, I found this book both helpful and fun. I marked all the good ideas I would like to remeber and use in my coaching course. Thanks Margaret
June 5, 2022
Excellent guide. The archetype aspect helped to clarify why I’ve made certain key life decisions and point me toward the next steps I’ll take. The author keeps it fun while addressing the common pitfalls of retirement. I strongly recommend.
December 21, 2022
Refreshing Perspective
Great advice on how to prepare for a big transition in your life. I loved the style of writing and the practical advice. I really needed this new perspective. Thank you.
Great advice on how to prepare for a big transition in your life. I loved the style of writing and the practical advice. I really needed this new perspective. Thank you.
July 31, 2018
Worth reading.
It had some new ideas for me to chew on. I don’t usually find new ideas in a book. I may reread it.
It had some new ideas for me to chew on. I don’t usually find new ideas in a book. I may reread it.
November 25, 2021
Love this book! I retired 18 months ago and have been struggling. This book helped me learn why and has a lot of good ideas for finding a way forward.
February 6, 2022
Margaret Nash has written The Retirement Rebel as a short self-help book for those of us who are privileged to have retired. I gleaned some excellent tips. It was well-worth reading.
April 18, 2022
I really enjoy all books written by Margaret Nash.
She is one awesome Lady. She knows her stuff. And she can teach you what she knows for a better life.
She is one awesome Lady. She knows her stuff. And she can teach you what she knows for a better life.
June 6, 2022
True Hippie Hope
I never had more fun reading a book, a self help book no less. It was so true to my nature. Thank you. Thank you!
I never had more fun reading a book, a self help book no less. It was so true to my nature. Thank you. Thank you!
June 30, 2022
A nice read
This book gave me some things to think about and maybe a little kick in the pants. I enjoyed it.
This book gave me some things to think about and maybe a little kick in the pants. I enjoyed it.
April 14, 2023
Good quick read
Lighthearted, easy book about how to plan your time in retirement, especially if you’re feeling unfulfilled. Written from a female expat perspective.
Lighthearted, easy book about how to plan your time in retirement, especially if you’re feeling unfulfilled. Written from a female expat perspective.
September 28, 2023
Fun, quick read.
March 10, 2024
I was bored quite quickly with this, it was like reading someone’s diary -
June 28, 2024
Loved it,
Based on a true story, very easy to read, I read it one week. Inspirational and funny.
Based on a true story, very easy to read, I read it one week. Inspirational and funny.
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