The Retirement You Didn’t See Coming

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There’s no spreadsheet for what happens next

How to navigate the part of retirement you didn’t plan for

The spreadsheets say you’re ready. The pensions in place. The freedom you worked so hard for is finally here. So why does it feel… off?

The Retirement You Didn’t See Coming is the honest, witty, and quietly radical guide to the human side of life after work. This isn’t about pensions, golf, or finding a new hobby. It’s about the moment when the external structure fades and the internal questions hit:
Who am I now? What should I do with my time? Why is it so hard to spend the money I saved?

With warmth, humour, and practical tools, retirement coach and podcast host Dan Haylett helps you explore what comes next—emotionally, psychologically, and behaviourally. From navigating identity loss and freedom shock to rebuilding purpose and joy, this is a guide to reimagining retirement as a new beginning, not the end.

You’ll find:

• Powerful exercises and sketch-based reflections to help you reset your thinking

• Research-backed insights on money behaviour, wellbeing, time, and connection

• A refreshing alternative to the “you’ll be fine” retirement narrative

There’s no spreadsheet for what happens next. But there is this book.