These Are All the Ways I Feel Poorer Than I Am

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Here, author Ryan Holiday delivers insights that are particularly powerful for retirees and near-retirees who have spent decades accumulating financial security, only to find that time, energy, and meaningful connection are the real currencies of a fulfilled life. He reminds us:

📌 Anxiety is An Expensive Habit: It robs us of presence, joy, and health

📌 Busy-ness Can Be a Form of Poverty: No matter your income, if you can't make time for what matters, you're overspending your most valuable asset

📌 Freedom is the True Return on Investment: The ability to say “no thanks” or to drop everything and spend time with your family is priceless

Key Takeaways: As you reflect on your own retirement journey, ask yourself: Am I rich in the ways that matter most? Because that’s the kind of wealth we plan for at Howard Bailey—the wealth that aligns with your purpose, your values, and the life you actually want to live.