After a near-death diagnosis, George Jerjian radically redefined retirement—not as an ending, but as a powerful new beginning. In this episode, he shares how his "DARE" method helps people move beyond outdated ideas of aging to rediscover purpose, identity, and the courage to live with bold intention.

In this episode, Len Hayduchok and our guest, George Jerjian, discuss:

• Identity Crisis in Retirement
• Mindset Transformation
• Purpose Beyond Accomplishments
• Intentional Living
• Courage to Reinvent Yourself

Key Takeaways:

• Our subconscious mind drives most of our decisions, often keeping us trapped in outdated narratives, and breaking free requires intentional reflection, courage to challenge existing programs, and a willingness to reimagine life's next chapter.
• Busyness often masks the deeper fear of losing professional identity and purpose after retirement.
• Our life experiences accumulate wisdom that becomes increasingly valuable in later stages of life, and embracing this wisdom requires letting go of past achievements and focusing on impact, mentorship, and personal growth.

“Busyness is what we do to avoid addressing what must be addressed." — George Jerjian

About the guest, George Jerjian:

George Jerjian is a mindset mentor, author, and speaker who semi-retired after being given six months to live by his oncologist. Thankfully, the diagnosis was wrong, and almost a decade later, he “unretired” and learned how to pivot his mindset. Using his proven DARE Method, he now helps retirees find their new beginning.

He is an Emmy-award-winning producer, a Distinguished Toastmaster, and the author of 12 books. The last three books – Spirit of Gratitude, DARE to Discover Your Purpose, and Odyssey of an Elder (which will launch in July 2025) are a trilogy focused on new beginnings after retirement.

Check out the DARE Retirement Rebellion Course Collection:

https://georgejerjian.com/Books/

Grab a copy of George Jerjian’s books:

https://retirementrebellion.thinkific.com/collections

Connect with George Jerjian:

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/retirementrebellion/

X: https://x.com/georgejerjian

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementrebellion/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejerjian/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAHngaJVQiuQixO6Q01rVA/

About the host, Len Hayduchok:

Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner with over 25 years of experience in the financial services profession. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, providing comprehensive wealth management programs to individuals in their retirement and retirement-planning years. Len is committed to advising clients based on their best interests and has extensive training in securities and life insurance. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary. Len is dedicated to client and community education, offering various resources and instruction on retirement-related topics.

Learn more about Len’s book:

MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: Practical Guidance for an Enjoyable and Fulfilling Capstone to Your Life

Book website: https://maxamazing.com/

The book "MaxAMAZING Your Retirement" challenges the conventional view of retirement as merely accumulating assets and emphasizes the importance of aligning financial resources with one's true values and desires. Len introduces his Life/Money System, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and financial planning to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.

Dedicated Financial Services (Company website): https://www.dedicatedfinancialservices.com/

CONNECT WITH LEN:

https://maxamazing.com/len-hayduchok/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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