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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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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…

jodisourini JodiAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026
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Early retirement

Preparing for retirement? Here’s a Recommended Reading list

Top books for early retirement planning

jodisourini JodiJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026
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Early retirement

Retired at 53

Why I chose early retirement: Lessons learned

jodisourini JodiJuly 17, 2026July 17, 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…

jodisourini JodiMay 2, 2026July 30, 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…

jodisourini JodiApril 20, 2026July 30, 2026
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Health

Can music improve mental acuity at any age?

Is there a song that whenever you hear it, takes you back to a moment in time? For me, it’s…

jodisourini JodiApril 20, 2026July 30, 2026
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Health

Waiting rooms or working out?

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

jodisourini JodiApril 20, 2026July 30, 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.

jodisourini JodiApril 19, 2026July 30, 2026

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