Don't underestimate the transition to retirement. How do you build a bridge from your full-time working life to your new life of freedom in retirement? It starts with doing your homework and managing your expectations for the transition period. Many people expect it to be like that last day of school before summer - running off to full-time fun, only without school resuming in the fall. But the transition usually unfolds in a series of phases - and learning more about them prepares you to anticipate, plan well and get the most out of your retirement years. This "Best of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast" episode revisits earlier conversations that can help you master the transition to your retirement. Click the links below to listen to the full conversations you're interested in:   The Power of Reinvention – Joanne Lipman The Skill Set for Life’s Transitions – Bruce Feiler Navigating the Transition – Dr. Maggie Mulqueen Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller The Future You – Brian David Johnson Design Your Life and Get Unstuck – Dave Evans   Planning for a transition to retirement? Take charge of your future. Browse all episodes of he Retirement Wisdom Podcast here. _________________________ About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren’t quite done yet, discover what’s next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn’t just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host  Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a twenty-six-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Today, in addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, which thanks to his guests and loyal listeners, ranks in the top 1 % globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 1.2 million downloads. Business Insider has recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He’s the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.