Bye-Bye Group Think

“The end of retirement as we know it.” Around the world, headlines echoed
the Globe and Mail editorial that appeared last week. But is there more
to the story? Yes.

Two years ago, we were talking about the reality that aging, work, and
retirement are changing. (Julia’s first column about this shift appeared on the
Huffington Post in 2010.) But we’re not interested in the slant most
media coverage takes – either all bad (“pension bomb!”) or glib (“60 is the new
40!”).

We see the years after 50 as an age of opportunity. An unprecedented period
of time in which to explore, stretch, and accomplish what we’ve longed to do.
We’ve been talking about all of this since working together on RIPE: Rich,
Rewarding Work After 50 (Julia’s latest book). Readers have asked us to
share our conversations, as well as what comes across our radar.

Introducing Pulse. It focuses squarely on work after 50 – and
explores all things related to work and life. Look to Pulse for
inspiration and information. For fresh thinking and, when the spirit moves us,
wit. Oh, and wondering why we called our new publication Pulse? Because
we want to have our finger on it. And because you and I may be 50-plus, but
we’re not dead yet!

Watch for Pulse each Friday. And if you don’t have one yet, order
your copy of RIPE today – we’re going to include bonus content each week
that supplements the book and will help you find your way.