The Power of Self-Assessment and Planning for a Fulfilling Retirement with Don Gleason 645812

About Don Gleason: Don Gleason, CEO and President of Achieve New Heights, leverages his ion to 'help people find the career that energizes them and the life that fulfills them.' He discovered early on his ion to 'clean America’s waters' and later to 'lead teams to new heights.' After 42 years in military and corporate leadership positions, he now helps others find their ion, as many know the destination but not the path. In this episode, Shawn and Don Gleason discuss: The importance of early retirement planning and financial readiness Balancing personal health and financial strategies in retirement Personal growth through self-assessment and ability practices Mitigating risks in retirement and protecting against market volatility Key Takeaways: Starting retirement planning by age 40 allows for the benefits of compounding and lowers the risk of financial strain, as waiting until later years significantly limits financial growth potential. Balancing a financial retirement plan with healthcare preparation is crucial, as both health maintenance and potential rising healthcare costs become essential factors in financial stability. Regular self-assessment, including identifying personal successes and gaps, enables individuals to make better life and career adjustments, which ultimately s more fulfilling retirements. Establishing multiple income sources—such as pensions, Social Security, savings, and personal investments—adds resilience to a retirement plan and helps ensure that financial goals can be met despite market fluctuations.  "You don't wander into success. Success comes from planning—figuring out where I want to go, what I want to do, and how to get there." — Don Gleason   Connect with Don Gleason:  Website: https://achievenewheights.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-gleason/ Get a free copy of Shawn’s book “The Priority of Retirement” here- https://www.retirewisepro.com/the-priority-of-retirement Shawn: Website- https://www.retirewisepro.com/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIMGdosN-snkV5gFt7FRSg LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-maloney-retire-wise Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/retirewise_llc/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ShawnMaloney.RetirementPlanning/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Don Gleason is not a client, nor should his appearance in this ment be construed as an endorsement of Shawn Maloney or Retire Wise LLC. Achieve New Heights is not d with Retire Wise LLC. or AEWM. The information and opinions contained are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. They are given for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to buy or sell any of the products mentioned. The information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the needs of an individual's situation. 3n622c