Retirement is a big topic for many of us in midlife.  The usual approach is to figure out how much money you can possibly save up so that you can continue the lifestyle you have created for you and your family.  The other approach is to downsize and sacrifice so you can live on whatever you think you’ll be forced to get by living on and with.  There is another way.  Several years ago Thom and I came up with what is a middle (and we think better) way that is seldom mentioned.  That way is to “right-size” your life as soon as possible.  Then whether you choose to finally retire, or decide you will continue creating in some capacity for as long as you live—your life will be filled with qualities and activities that bring you happiness, purpose, and peace of mind. [Read more…]