Retired?

I'm retired. Sort of. Not really.

It's been nearly 2 years since I showed up at 7:30 AM and left sometime wayyy later. It was good. I really liked the college kids I worked with and it seemed to be mutual. Still, I didn't shed any crocodile tears on my last day.

I had plans. Speak on more platforms. House projects. Home improvement. Landscaping. Continue to work with coaches and athletes. Earn an EMT certification. Serve the community. Hang out with my grandkid. Train hard for very long races. Publish another book.

And now I'm here. Lots of boxes checked. More to come.

But still, I enjoy not setting an alarm (unless I am the school taxi for my granddaughter). There is more time to read. Stay up late. Experiment with breadmaking. Swim at the Y. Hit the reset button after my surgery. Develop more connections without the pressure of "have to."

I like this life. Not too busy but busy enough.
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If you would like a spot on my retired-not retired calendar, let's talk. It is a true privilege when I "get to" work with coaches and athletes, inspire audiences to do big things, and help teams become their best.