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Don't Retire, REWIRE! (Paperback)

by Jeri Sedlar (Author), Rick Miners (Author) "Traditional retirement isn't for everyone..." (more)
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Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (August 2, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028642287
ISBN-13: 978-0028642284
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #474,104 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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rewired life, driver fulfillment, driver payoffs, rewire process, possibility profile, discovery inventory, dream stealers, profile objective, traditional retirement, homeless animals, sailing course, retirement time

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Real Quotes, New York, Personal Fulfillment Scorecard, World War, Social Security, Carol Carol, Desired Audience, Don't Retire, Family Implications, Future Work Implications, Time Commitment, United States, Work Category, Bob Bob, Dream Stealer, Drivers Driver Payoffs, Las Vegas, Lifelong Learning-to, Our Feedback, Overcome Downsides, Paula Paula, Skills Used, Strengths Used, Desired Outcome, Dream-Catching Exercise

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3.0 out of 5 stars Dreams come easy. -- but can you follow through?, August 7, 2005

By	Dr Cathy Goodwin (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

One of my career change clients recommended this book. She had a lot of ideas but no idea where to start moving. And now I can see why!

This book offers lots of ways to figure out what you want in an ideal world. The authors have come up with some novel approaches to self-discovery, such as identifying your drivers.

But implementing dreams is a whole other kettle of fish! The authors ignore the realities of job hunting after 50. The section on age barriers takes about 1 page (p 230) at the very end of the book. Whether you're working for a company or on your own, stereotypes and age barriers exist and they're not always easy to overcome.

The authors' "real people" are comfortably situated, when in fact many retirees face financial constraints. Many of my clients have been laid off in their 50's. Some have invaded their retirement accounts (before they called me) just to survive.

Even if you have money, you need to be realistic. Volunteer work takes a different kind of energy than working for salary or fees. Some people thrive on volunteerism; others go nuts. Living in a small town with many retirees, I've met many who left the workforce too soon. They're bored -- and often are taking medication for depression.

On page 181 the authors describe "real person" Jane, who wants to be a mediator. Mediation, say the authors, is "portable and flexible." They may be right -- but we need more information. Mediators often need to market themselves by networking with lawyers. New mediators find they're up against recovering lawyers seeking new careers as mediators -- who are much better connected than they are. Of course, some people find lucrative careers as mediators -- but my advice to Jane would be, "Find out if there's a market before paying for training!"

Another "real person" retired to write a novel - and got published! A very inspiring story -- but I've worked with clients who lacked the skill to write at the professional level. Others lack the discipline to keep going.

In my experience (as well as research), career change means testing, trying, and being open to possibilities -- not creating a long "possibility list" at the beginning. Dreaming is fun but ultimately doesn't get you very far.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, Some Hands-On Advice for ex-CEO's, September 24, 2002

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I'm 48 and a former CEO of a large real estate information company based in New Jersey. Last year I voluntarily gave up my CEO title -- and all of its day-to-day responsibilities -- and assumed the role of Chairman. I did NOT realize what a huge role difference this would be and the impact it would have on me. Stripped of a large part of my "power base" I felt cut adrift, unfocused, at times even desperate.

Don't Retire, REWIRE has been a beacon of light for me, providing a clear framework for mapping out the second half of my life. This is material that I've been searching a long time for, a book that helped shift my thinking from income statements and balance sheets to life's core benchmarks -- those soulful areas such as following my passions, developing my skills, and pursuing my dreams.

The most valuable part of the book for me lay in the case studies of how real people faced the challenge of life's transitions. It sparked dozens of ideas which I narrowed down to one very fulfilling direction that I'm exploring now.

Read REWIRE -- but then USE it and FOLLOW it. It could be life-changing for you, too.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Specific Insight, September 16, 2002

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Found REWIRE to be very helpful in a very specific circumstance. Experienced executives or other professionals should not be confused with those individuals who are just looking for "greener pastures".With a myriad of other self-help books about changing jobs and careers REWIRE specifically addresses those at a later stage of their career. It was nice to not be lumped with a bunch of dissatified thirty-somethings!

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'Rewire' lays out a very helpful and thought-provoking step by step approach. It is rife w useful 'real-life' examples, altho they are predominately taken from the executive... Read more

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Published on November 30, 2005 by Joseph S. Maresca

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