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Summary:
Many of you have worked hard to create a fulfilling career, but how many of you are working to make the transition to retirement just as fulfilling?
This week’s guest, Ernie Harkness, has some thoughts on that move. Ernie has been through the retirement transition and is now ready to share some interesting perspectives.
In this episode, Ernie joins Peter Gutekunst to unveil his story leading to retirement and the realizations his wife shared only a few months in. He recounts how he stayed physically and mentally active while in retirement and tips he wished he knew before starting retirement.
Ernie discusses:
- How your job can consume you
- How to stay active and alert in retirement
- The importance of defining yourself outside of your title
- Types of impressions you leave behind in retirement
- And more!
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About our Guest:
Ernie Harkness’ broad experience encompasses military, commercial, and utility power generation and management of large industrial facilities. This includes experience in plant operation, engineering, maintenance, and project management. His strength is the management of organizations in a state of change, ensuring the best performance is delivered safely and responsibly that maintains individual respect.
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