Are you mentally checking out and fantasizing about early retirement? Before you pull the plug on your career, listen to this urgent wake-up call. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt reveals why your 50s may be your most powerful decade for building wealth—and how coasting too early can shrink not just your income, but your brain and your future freedom. You’ll hear a real-life case study, powerful mindset shifts, and practical strategies to rewire burnout into purpose-driven momentum. Don’t downsize your life too soon—leverage this decade to expand it.
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Chapters
00:00 The Wake-Up Call Before Retirement
00:48 The False Narrative of Winding Down
02:17 Your Earning Years are Just Peaking
04:00 Mental Retirement is Dangerous
05:11 Reframing Your Final Push to Retirement
07:50 Don't Let Burnout Be Your Reason to Retire and Downsize Early
09:07 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Lifestyle Longevity
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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD is a retired healthspan scientist turned Realtor and longevity coach helping 55+ adults rightsize with confidence. If you’re unsure whether to move, stay put, or unlock equity, she’ll help you run the numbers, weigh the tradeoffs, and build a plan that supports both health longevity and financial freedom. Rachael works locally (in Colorado) as a Realtor and nationally as a coach. If you want expert guidance for your rightsizing journey, book a free strategy session using the above link.
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