You've put into words the same mindset I've struggled with in retirement. For me, slowing down on the Purpose treadmill meant backing away from the regular cadence of writing on my blog. I'm spending more unstructured time outside, and it feels right.
Great post and I’ve felt this too early on after leaving my primary career. I learned that for me the key to satisfaction isn’t purpose — it’s just one ingredient. The real key is balance — and giving time to all the slices of your life pie that matter to you for a well lived life.
This really post chimed with me, thank you for sharing it. I’ve been through the same treadmill addictions with first work and then FIRE and also with running / fitness achievements too.
I finally now recognise that more isn’t always better - and taking a moment to reflect on that is invariably worthwhile.
You've put into words the same mindset I've struggled with in retirement. For me, slowing down on the Purpose treadmill meant backing away from the regular cadence of writing on my blog. I'm spending more unstructured time outside, and it feels right.
Great post and I’ve felt this too early on after leaving my primary career. I learned that for me the key to satisfaction isn’t purpose — it’s just one ingredient. The real key is balance — and giving time to all the slices of your life pie that matter to you for a well lived life.
This really post chimed with me, thank you for sharing it. I’ve been through the same treadmill addictions with first work and then FIRE and also with running / fitness achievements too.
I finally now recognise that more isn’t always better - and taking a moment to reflect on that is invariably worthwhile.