Johnny Hiles just completed his rookie year of retirement, and his stats are lookin’ really good. He plays pickleball 4-5 times per week and works out even more. He attends a weekly men’s Bible study and volunteers as a greeter every other week at church. He and his wife just took their first trip to Greece and Turkey, with their sights set on taking a big trip at least every other year.
After a full career, Johnny has no regrets about retiring, and he’s hoping his story will help others decide the right time in their own lives.
As a professional, he went by John. Now, more and more people call him Johnny. In a way, retirement has recreated his identity. John had to get up every day and go to work. Johnny gets to explore the world, enjoy his family, and even tackle that honey-do list.
John had to act like a grown-up. Johnny’s far too happy for that.
After a year in the retirement game, it’s safe to say Johnny is well on his way to a promising career of happiness.

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00:00-Johnny’s Identity Shift
02:50-The Big Questions
05:43-Johnny’s Career Journey
08:11-A Very Good Mentor
10:48-Staying Active
12:22-Atlanta Living
14:05-Two Out of Three
16:33-Getting Involved at Church
18:38-The BC Boys Ski Trip
21:00-Doing the Same Stuff, just More of It
22:20-Upsizing Again
26:10-“Retirement Recreated Me.”
27:47-Financial Planning and Confidence
29:19-Retirement is Limitless
31:34-Comparison is the Enemy of Contentment
32:49-A Rookie Season, But…
33:48-Plan, but Go For It
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