The Ping Pong Moves of Time

Neighborhood gatherings, both planned and spontaneous, are common in my 55-plus community. Residents bring lawn chairs along with their beverages of choice  and snacks and set up in someone’s driveway to enjoy a little fellowship.

My wife and I recently grabbed our stuff and joined one of these get-togethers. It was eye-opening. Of those assembled, we were the only ones closer to 55 than 75. We still work. We’re soon to be grandparents, but many others had multiple grandchildren, some in their teenage years. The conversations ranged from local to global.

Kevin is a successful advisor to high-net-worth individuals who faces an all-too-common challenge: Some of his retired clients don’t stay retired. According to a recent study by Paychex, 20% of retirees consider returning to work at some point.

When I asked him about it, Kevin sighed, leaned back in his chair and replied, “David, I have two types of clients in retirement. The first decides to travel a lot and spend time with their grandkids. The second starts out in retirement, gets bored and then comes back to me to say they went back to work.”

Kevin has learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to the decisions clients make when they choose to retire. He and the team adapt when needed. It’s like ping pong. Clients volley lifestyle change his way. He returns with a viable solution.

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David Buck is the author of the book The Time-Optimized Life, owner of Kairos (Time) Management Solutions, LLC. Learn how to apply the concepts of proactively planning and using your time. Take the Time Management Analysis (TMA), the Retirement Time Analysis (RTA), or all the other free resources offered to help bring more quality time into your life.