CHAPTER 8

Reinvent Yourself

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

—George Bernard Shaw, Irish Playwright

This final chapter is for those who want to be actively engaged in the work world but who may want to experience it differently. Either by choice or necessity, perhaps you want to start a new business or change careers. You may also choose to retire but not completely. According to a survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, “79 percent of U.S. workers expect to supplement their retirement by working for pay.” You have a great opportunity to leverage years of experience, knowledge, and expertise to succeed in the next phase of your life, no matter what your age.

Starting a New Career

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