What if your 50s, 60s and 70s are the most inspiring years of your life? In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems shares a practical blueprint for designing a meaningful “next chapter” one you’ll be proud of. Chris unpacks seven essentials mindset, healthspan, relationships, purpose, money as a tool, contribution, and legacy plus a powerful reminder to live by design, not default.
You’ll learn why a growth mindset beats coasting, how prioritising healthspan multiplies your options, and why rebuilding friendships post-career protects happiness. We’ll reframe productivity as purpose-driven work (paid or not), use money to enable choices, and elevate contribution and legacy so your impact lasts. Chris also explores a gentle “memento mori” practice to focus on what truly matters today.
If you’re planning life after full-time work—or simply want more meaning now this guide will help you take control of what happens next.
Hosted by Chris Daems (Chartered Financial Planner & creator of What Happens Next).
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