Retirement is something that many people look forward to, because it’s that sweet moment where you can do things without being worried about the effect they would have on your career. For some, retirement could just be them being more present in the lives of their grandchildren and enjoying the privileges of being grandparents. And for others, it could be the moment where they get to do everything they’ve always wanted to do but just couldn’t.
Retirement should be something that people plan for, because if you’re not careful, it’ll sneak up on you and catch you by surprise. If you have no plans, you’d find yourself doing things that you would normally never have considered. But then, because of the situation on ground, you only end up taking them on.
So, for me, getting retired at my age is not something I’ve thought about, especially when you consider the fact that I’m still young in the labor market. But still, if I do get retired and I’m placed on a pension, my life would not be a boring mess, I would definitely still be able to make sense of it. With no career to protect, I would be able to invest my time and creativity into my skills and God-given talents, using them to tell the stories that I want to tell.
One thing I’d be sure to do is to write more. I’d write more novels and tell more stories. For now, due to the constraints of work and trying to build a future for myself, I really can’t do that. And so, it’s a bit of a stunted growth because I’m trying to make time for myself to do these things. But then, when I don’t have to work, I’d have all the time at work to write my novels.
Just as back when I was in secondary school, I was able to write multiple novels because then I was depending on my parents for daily bread. But now, as an adult, things are different. I have to provide my daily bread, I have bills to pay, and I have to find a way to settle all that and keep the lights on before I become an international bestseller.
Another thing I’d pay more attention to is content creation. It’s something I really want to try out. I’ve already started working on it, and I’ve started creating content steadily, but now, I’m trying to build a brand. Consistency is getting me that. Being retired, I’d have time to create as much as I want. And I would even do it without a clear structure. I just want to get my voice out there and say what’s on my mind. That’s not so hard, is it?
When we look at the things we’d like to do but can’t because of time constraints, we realize that our retirement days will be really choked up with activities. But then, this should be a period of rest. Not inactivity, but rest. It should be when you do things that you’re passionate about and genuinely make you happy. If it doesn’t make you happy, then it has no business being in your retirement plan at all.
Well, it’s all good. I guess this gives something to look forward to.
