5 Ways to Rebuild Structure and Purpose in Retirement

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 05/09/2026

Retirement took away your routine, your people, and part of your identity. Here are five concrete ways to rebuild all three, starting this week.

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Why High Achievers Struggle Most With Retirement

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 04/09/2026

The more successful your career, the harder retirement can hit your identity. Here's the psychology behind it, and how to bridge, not replace, who you were.

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3 Ways to Find Yourself Without a Job Title in Retirement

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 25/07/2026

Rebuilding your identity in retirement doesn't happen overnight. Here are three small, doable moves to start finding out who you are now.

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