I write about the non-financial side of retirement transition. No tips, no listicles.

Just honest takes on what it actually feels like.

If you're within a few years of retirement, or already there and feeling unsteady, these are for you.

Two people talking face to face, illustration for Some Things Require a Human
Two people talking face to face, illustration for Some Things Require a Human
Older woman looking out a window, illustration for The Fog Nobody Warned You About
Older woman looking out a window, illustration for The Fog Nobody Warned You About
Older woman working on a laptop, illustration for Not Looking Forward to Retirement
Older woman working on a laptop, illustration for Not Looking Forward to Retirement
Dandelion seed walking purposefully instead of drifting, for Design Your Life Or Let It Drift?
Dandelion seed walking purposefully instead of drifting, for Design Your Life Or Let It Drift?
Woman writing at a desk, illustration for “Hope” Is Missing in the Retirement Content Feed
Woman writing at a desk, illustration for “Hope” Is Missing in the Retirement Content Feed

There are more articles on my substack beyond these samples.

Retirement Transition Articles

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Thinking partnership for people navigating life transitions.

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Future Perfect Services, LLC

Susan J. Grant, PhD

Coaching@FuturePerfectServices.com

Maryland, USA | Serving clients globally

Coaching for the space between what was and what's next.