Most people think of retirement as the moment when work finally ends. They think work is something to escape from, and retirement is the reward that brings decades of permanent leisure.
But what if that vision of retirement is actually backwards?
In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we challenge the modern idea of retirement and propose a better framework:
Income optional, not work optional.
Work is not merely something to endure until you can stop. Meaningful work is part of living a virtuous and purposeful life. The real goal of financial planning should not be escaping work, but creating the freedom to choose work that serves the good.
You’ll learn:
Why the modern vision of retirement may undermine purpose and fulfillment
The difference between work optional and income optional
How financial independence can support a life of meaning
Why discipline, virtue, and intentional goals matter more than comfort
How your money should serve your goals, and your goals should serve the good
If you’re a professional, parent, or builder trying to align faith, money, and purpose, this episode offers a framework for thinking about retirement, work, and freedom in a more ordered way.
Because the goal of wealth isn’t escape, it’s freedom to pursue the good.
Keywords:
retirement, income optional, work optional, financial freedom, purpose driven wealth, money and meaning, virtue and finance, Catholic personal finance, disciplined life, ordered life
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Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates.
This content was fully or partially generated by artificial intelligence. The advisor reviewed the critical information independently.
