Hi all SHC members<\/p>\n
Yes, I’ve been reading Twenty Good Summers by Martin Hawes and it’s basically a book about financial planning and retirement (lifestyle change). But it’s also a book that addresses the needs and concerns of those reaching their 50s. We often come to realise that we need to radically make a change in our lives when we come to the milestone ages of 40, 50 or 60. For me, it’s coming to 60, the BIG SIX ZERO! So, technically, I only have ten good summers left… a sobering and humbling thought. But take heart, there is more to it then just sitting and moping and doing nothing. One way to make a difference in our lives is through our SHC participation and sharing. I thank our founder and members for their unstinting support and friendship.<\/p>\n
Let me just share the final paragraphs of Martin’s book:<\/p>\n
"There is still time to do all the things you have always wanted ‘if you act firmly and decisively. There is not time for wishing, waiting and hoping though. You have to cut to the chase and start living the life you have always wanted.<\/p>\n
If you are not going to have some good summers now, when are you going to have them? This is a serious question – you are never going to be fitter or more capable than you are now; you are never going to be in a better position to enjoy your life than you are now; you will never enjoy your time as much as you will now. If your life is not what you want it to be, change it. This may mean doing something quite radical, something that may raise the eyebrows of oyour family and friends. But it is your life – the only one you are likely to have in this world at least – so get on with doing what you want. If there was ever a time to do the things you have always wanted to do, this is it. It’s time to make every summer count."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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