Mike Drak

Nine Principles For An Exceptional Retirement

Retirement should be the best time of your life. But a successful retirement doesn’t just happen.

My Mortality Wake Up Call

A recent visit to the doctor caused Mike Drak to have to take a good look at his life - and his mortality.

Finances

The Need To Prepare To Become a Widow Before You Are One

Women tend to live longer than men and unfortunately, the number of women who are left alone and ill prepared to financially manage their investments without their spouse is significant. We need to change this.

When Trying To Change Your Habits Remember Your Why

Instead of relying on willpower to force ourselves to do something we use our “why” as the driving force.

The Value of Mentors At Any Age

I’ve never met Seth Godin but he had a huge impact on how I think and write and I will always owe him immensely for that.

Embracing "Monk Mode"

Mike Drak discovers that he seems to get his best writing done when he enters what is referred to as "monk mode".

My Battle with Belly Fat

Over the last few years, Mike Drak has put on quite a bit of weight. He's decided to tackle the problem head on in his personal battle with belly fat.

Making My Second Life My Best Life

You see a lot being written these days about retiring the word retirement. I like "Second Life".

Becoming My Future Self in Retirement

There are people doing some amazing things later in life. So what do these late bloomers have in common that others their same age don’t? The answer is they are future-oriented.

Opinion

Retirement Meets Maslow

Could Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs be applied to the concept of retirement? Mike Drak thinks it can.

How to Spell Divorce in Retirement

Staying married is Mike Drak's objective. But he's discovered there is one thing that is proving to really be testing their relationship.

Where is Your Happy Place?

Everyone needs a happy place to go to. A place where we can relax, reflect and rejuvenate. Mike Drak shares where his is.

Another Day - Another Funeral

Mike Drak has found that he seems to be going to many funerals lately which forced him to consider his own exit plans.

What the Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Retirement

The Blue Zones are unique places across the globe that have higher than normal longevity rates. They also provide us some unique insights into what contributes to a good retirement.

What’s Your Retirement Vision?

Live Strong, Live Long, Live Happy

I love reading stories of “retirement rebels” who are putting their own spin on the long established retirement rules.

My Yearly Annual Review

At the start of every new year, Mike Drak takes a look at where he's been and where's he is going for the upcoming year.

Life

Learning to Slow Down in Retirement

Even though Mike Drak has been technically retired for eight years, because of his ambitious personality he hasn't learned how to slow down. He's now trying to teach himself how to do this.

11 Things I Know For Sure About Retirement

I have talked to thousands of retirees about their retirement. Here is what I learned.

The Value of Having Retirement Role Models

Discovering what type of retirement you would like to have can often be found in the retired role models around you.