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Author: Jodi

Jodi enjoyed a 30+ year career in marketing and communications for two large industrial corporations. She retired from corporate life at the age of 53 to focus on her family, personal health, purpose and happiness. She’s been thoroughly thriving ever since.
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Health

Waiting rooms or working out? A great motivator for exercise

What does it take to get me out of bed for an early morning walk? What does it take to…

JodiAugust 18, 2026August 23, 2026
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Relationships

The empty nest: How to cope with dropping your child off at college

Recently, a colleague of mine mentioned she’s having a hard time getting ready to take her son to college. She…

JodiAugust 10, 2026August 16, 2026
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Early retirement

Preparing for retirement? Here’s a Recommended Reading list

Top books for early retirement planning

JodiAugust 4, 2026August 16, 2026
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Early retirement

Retired at 53

Why I chose early retirement: Lessons learned

JodiJuly 28, 2026August 16, 2026
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Health

Important markers for aging well that your doctor may not test for

Can our level of fitness predict how well we will age? More importantly, can we increase our level of fitness…

JodiJuly 21, 2026August 16, 2026
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Personal Finance

How to pay cash for your next car

By implementing a few personal finance tactics, you may be able to pay cash for your next car.

JodiJuly 17, 2026August 16, 2026
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Happiness

Run your own race

A mantra I’ve found helps drive success in life (personally and professionally) is “run your own race.” This phrase means…

JodiJuly 14, 2026August 16, 2026
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Health

Can music improve mental acuity at any age?

Music therapy may help dementia patients by aiding memory, decreasing aggravation, and promoting social interaction between caregivers and dementia patients. Music may be a powerful tool that can help keep our brains healthy as we age.

JodiJuly 7, 2026August 16, 2026

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