Welcome to Mark-Robbins.com. For me, retirement isn’t the end of the road—it’s the scenic route you finally have time to enjoy. After years of deadlines, schedules, and “urgent” emails and projects, you now get to ask 3 of life’s most thrilling questions: What do I actually want to do today? What do I actually want to learn today? And lastly, Why in the heck did I not do this retirement thingy sooner?
Learning new hobbies isn’t just a way to pass the time—it’s a brain-boosting, soul-satisfying adventure. Pick up painting and see how color therapy can brighten more than just your walls. Try gardening, where patience pays off in petals (and sometimes zucchinis). Learn to play the ukulele or banjo—because, let’s face it, it’s nearly impossible to look grumpy while strumming one even if you can’t really play one.
Crafts like pottery, knitting, or woodworking provide something precious: tangible proof of your creativity. Each imperfect masterpiece says, “I made this—and had fun doing it.” And if technology has always been your arch-nemesis, now’s your chance to make peace: photography, web design, affiliate marketing or even online courses open endless doors in not only having fun, but also supplementing your retirement income stream.
The best part? There’s no performance reviews, no bosses, no deadlines—just the pure pleasure of discovery. Retirement isn’t about slowing down; it’s about tuning in—to curiosity, creativity, and a life that feels wonderfully, finally, yours to do as you please and ENJOY.
Let’s get it on!