the greatest sources of happiness in your later years.
4. Keep Giving Your Life a Purpose
Retirement can sometimes create an unexpected problem.
For decades, people have a role. They’re workers, parents, business owners, teachers, builders, caregivers, or professionals.
Then suddenly, that role disappears.
And some people begin asking:
“What am I needed for now?”
Confucian philosophy offers a powerful answer: your ability to contribute doesn’t end when your career ends.
In fact, later life can become a time when your experience becomes especially valuable.
You can teach your grandchildren.