April 10th, 2024 Royce Shook
I came across this saying “Don’t be afraid to go where you’ve never gone and do what you’ve never done, because both are necessary to have what you’ve never had and be who you’ve never been”. Ir got me thinking. As you approach retirement, it’s important to embrace the idea that stepping outside your comfort zone […]
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April 9th, 2024 Royce Shook
It is important to understand that you do not have to do everything on this list,. If you do a few you will beome remarkable to the ones you love.Be Optimistic: Cultivate a positive outlook, even in challenging circumstances. Optimism not only benefits your well-being but also inspires others and contributes to a more positive […]
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April 8th, 2024 Royce Shook
Remarkability lies in the edges. The biggest, fastest, slowest, richest, easiest, most difficult. Not everyone wants to be remarkable most just want to be ordinary and they do not appreciate your efforts to be remarkable. So what? Most people are ostriches, heads in the sand, unable to help you anyway. Your goal isn’t to please […]
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April 7th, 2024 Royce Shook
I write this blog so that one day, my grandchildren can understand my world and my views on it. I am a big believer that we need to pass down wisdom from one generation to the next. I think this is a beautiful tradition, and it’s important to recognize the differences in the worlds that […]
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April 6th, 2024 Royce Shook
Imagine life as a vast, ever-changing landscape, and the way you navigate it is through the lens of metaphors – colourful expressions and symbols that capture the essence of your experiences. G. K. Chesterton once said, “All slang is a metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry.” This implies that the language we use, especially slang, […]
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April 5th, 2024 Royce Shook
1. I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough. 2. The bicycle couldn’t stand up by itself because it was two-tired. 3. The math teacher planted square roots in the garden, now they have a problem with imaginary numbers. […]
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April 4th, 2024 Royce Shook
Well, well, well, can you believe it’s been almost six decades since we tossed our graduation caps in the air and ventured into the world beyond high school? Time magazine once had an article shouting, “Don’t Worry, There’s Life After High School,” and boy, were they right! Back in the day, we were unwittingly leading […]
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April 3rd, 2024 Royce Shook
Yesterday I talked about connecting with your community. For many of us transitioning into retirement can be a significant life change, and one of the crucial aspects for new retirees is reconnecting with their community. Experts stress the societal impact of this issue and highlight the importance of community engagement and personal outreach in facilitating […]
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April 2nd, 2024 Royce Shook
Amidst Canada’s evolving demographic landscape marked by an increasing aging population, the National Institute of Ageing (NIA) has highlighted the challenges posed by loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older individuals. According to a recent report, approximately 41% of Canadians aged 50 and above are at risk of social isolation, with 58% experiencing loneliness. The […]
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April 1st, 2024 Royce Shook
In an unexpected turn of events, governments around the world have come together to address a looming global crisis — the shortage of workers. In a move that has left many in disbelief, retirement has been officially outlawed, effective immediately. World leaders gathered at an emergency summit, and declared that the drastic measure was necessary […]
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