Eric Thurman - Simple Secrets for Being Happy for the Rest of Your Life

A new approach to aging.

Tiana

All the things we are questioning at this stage of life.

Santiago

It is much more than just finances.

John

This has helped me to evaluate my life and how I can continue to grow.

Debbie

Informative and gave me a lot of ideas and tips that I can begin to apply.

Fred

In twenty-six years of marriage, Ive only seen my husband read two books. Hes reading this one now.

Makayla

Gets me thinking. 3Psgood stuff.

David

A lot of good informationWhat I need to do more of and less of to thrive.

Helen

Im seven years away from retirement and found it very helpful.

Terrell

Thriving in terms of mind, body, and soul, rather than just finances.

Alejandro

New ideas and ways of thinking about life/things.

Lucia

Thought-provoking truths and direction to consider and work on.Would greatly benefit a younger audience as well.

Steve

Information was very relatable.

Ruth

A way to look at retirement by replacing activities with ones that will be meaningful to me.

Sue

The three sources of happiness help me see what happiness is all about.

Meg

Fresh, actionable content.It really stimulated my thinking.

William

I have to think differently now.

Marquis

I needed this.

Beverly

Mind/soul clarification.

Deja

Whether you are thirty, fifty, or eighty years old, its not too late to take Eric Thurmans advice for a happy, healthy, and secure retirement. With the secrets he offers in Thrive in Retirement, you can enjoy what many of us feel are the best years of our lives! Thank you, Eric, for writing such a great road map!

M ARILYN AND J IM L OVELL , astronaut and commander of Apollo 8 and Apollo 13

Eric Thurman has written a book that touches every [retirement] subject you may be interested in knowing more about. Its written in a way that keeps your attention, and it gives hope for our future and tips about how we should view the aging process. I love the word thrive in the title. You may think and feel your age, but this book will give you a new way to think about the truth. Think more about thriving and less about dying because what we think adds life to our living.

A NNE B EILER , founder of Auntie Annes Pretzels, author, and speaker

Leaving my long executive career was a big change. Thrive in Retirement is a candid and well-researched wealth of information and encouragement on how to not only navigate but thrive in the great third season of my life.

J ERRY F ORTE , CEO Colorado Springs Utilities (retired)

As retirement nears, we encourage older adults to plan for their future financial or health care needs, but what Eric Thurman insightfully notes is that we often overlook the need to plan for what will make us happy. I encourage older adults to use this book as their guide to happiness.

M ARLA F RONCZAK , MSMN , executive director, Northeastern Illinois Agency on Aging

Retirement is more than having enough money saved. It is making sure that your finances are taken care of while also planning what to do in your free time, identifying what your passions are, and deciding how you are going to execute those plans after you retire. Erics book has it all. I give it to my clients of all agesto think about as they plan for retirement. Eric, thank you for writing the comprehensive manual to a happy and prosperous retirement!

M ARK F . S ARAN , investment adviser, Lake Forest, Illinois

What a wonderful guide for successful aging! In a culture that values youthfulness, this book shows us that we dont have to buy into the stereotypes of growing older. Having worked in the field of aging for over twenty-five years, I found Eric Thurmans book to be insightful, poignant, uplifting, and practical. As our nation is on the cusp of experiencing the silver tsunami, this is a must-readespecially for anyone of the baby boom generation.

A NGEL H OFFMAN , MA, Gerontology

Grounded in much insight, Thrive in Retirement is a practical guide to anyone in retirement or considering it. The book really helps people reflect on their lives and live more purposefully, longer, and happier!

C HARLEY S HIN , founder and CEO of Charleys Philly Steaks restaurants

I love adventure, not just in comics but also in real life. I dont want my life to be boring, sad, or lack meaning. Life is meant to be overflowing. I love to use all my potential, not just in my drawings but also in my ministries and leisure times. I expect to enjoy all the years God gives me. Thats why I love Thrive in Retirement. It has a wealth of information.

S ERGIO C ARIELLO , cartoonist of The Lone Ranger, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America, and illustrator of The Action Bible

Psalm 92 shares that Gods people will prosper and be like trees that stay healthy and fruitful, even in old age. I encourage you to read Thrive in Retirement, to consider and apply what Eric Thurman shares about abundant living in your later years and finishing this life well.

D R. R OY P ETERSON , president and CEO of the American Bible Society

In over thirty years of psychiatric care with older adults, we find that social isolation and lack of meaningful activity are common risk factors. As we age, it is how we nurture our relationships and build meaning in our souls that makes the difference between just surviving and truly thriving.

D R. K EN P HILLIPS , psychiatrist at Alliance Clinical Associates, Wheaton, Illinois

Thrive in Retirement is a must-read. I found the practical applications in the book to be most helpful, including the online information and checklists. I am familiar with many of the checklists, but these are very thorough.

J USTICE B ARBARA G ILLERAN J OHNSON , Illinois appellate court judge (retired)

We have not stopped hearing from our congregation since we held a workshop around this book. We had double the usual number sign up. The information is highly engaging, practical, and challenging. It has been a true game changer for our people.

D AVE K . S MITH , executive pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, Crystal Lake Campus

Having just retired at eighty, Im now reconsidering after reading Thrive in Retirement! The book is challenging, provocative, insightful, practical, and provides hope for a productive future. I want to grow old as Eric suggests, not merely become old.

D R. G ORDON D . L OUX , founding president of Prison Fellowship International

This part of life is a big jump and produces anxiety for a lot of people. At the very least, it can be confusing. Thrive in Retirement provides a nice transition because it is entertaining to read, chock full of information, and practical.

N ANCY B ARRETT C HICKERNEO , P H D , therapist, author, and professor (retired)

Eric gives invaluable information and advice in this book. I have implemented things he wrote to improve my own retirement.

P HILIP B . S MITH , oil industry CEO (retired)

Eric doesnt just write about how to flourish in retirement, but he also shows us how. In Thrive in Retirement, Eric shares from his own life experience to help us make the most of the time we are given. You will be inspired to thrive in this season with rekindled clarity and purpose.