A neighbor was saying its best to not retire until you have at least five hobbies to fill the time. I think my key is getting into a routine. I pretty much have the get up early and exercise / play golf routine down. When I retire the only reason I’ll have to get up so early is to play golf before the heat and crowds. One of the hot stove guys retired and started exercising, and lost a bunch of weight. He’s just a few years older than me. I’ll have several things to keep me busy (not in order). Can you tell I am ready?
1. write books. I have at least two in mind already.
2. exercise every day, either lifting weights or running.
3. golf three times per week (or more)
4. thrifting, though too much thrifting depresses me.
5. selling bobbleheads / sneakers / clothes / thrift finds.
6. working at Truist Park
7. hiking in GA TN SC NC
8. listening to audiobooks
9. volunteering at local ministries.
10. singing in the JFBC choir.
11. doting on grandchildren.
12. JFBC mission trips
13. entering sweepstakes.
14. blogging.
15. get 8 hours of sleep every night.
16. yardwork housework laundry
17. road trips across America – to cities, national parks, etc.
18. cleaning out the attic, drawers, closets, etc.
19. paint garage walls and floor.
20. join a writer’s group, to sharpen "craft".
21. focus groups and surveys.
22. stay away from TV and social media.
23. keep up with friends. Nurture relationships, especially family.
Article: how to be more approachable. Less like Otto. Less standoffish and dismissive. Has nothing to do with being a pushover.
1. Smile.
2. Be friendly. Calm voice. Nod. Raise your eyebrows. Hold doors for people.
3. Make eye contact. Builds intimacy and trust, and shows you are paying attention. Shows you are interested in what they have to say. Don’t stare. Maintain eye contact for 50% of the time you are speaking, and 70% of the time you’re listening.
4. Pay attention. Be present. Nod. Ask questions. Summarize what the other person is saying – instead of talking about yourself.
5. Avoid interrupting. It’s a bad habit. Stops conversations. Raises tension. Makes you seem impatient, boorish, and dismissive. Don’t think about what you’re going to say. Listen. Wait 8-10 seconds before speaking. Don’t problem solve.
6. Be agreeable, by finding topics you both agree on. Seek common experiences, opinions, or interests. People who seek out conflict or take the opposite point of view simply to start an argument are grating and off-putting. That’s no way to love others, or help them find Jesus.
7. Use mirroring. Match the other’s tone and body language. Puts others at ease. Just don’t go overboard.
8. Don’t brag or talk about yourself. Makes you seem vain or arrogant. Don’t talk about yourself. Show curiosity about the other person.
9. Don’t slouch, cross your arms or legs, touch your face, or frown – that’s being closed off or defensive.
10. Keep your hands away from your face and torso. Keep your feet facing the person you are interacting with.
MIGUEL CABRERA [B-R Bio] was the first NL player since 1901 to hit a walk-off home run in his first major league game, on 20-Jun-2003. The 20-year-old rookie homered in the bottom of the 11th to send the home crowd home happy. Only Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Cabrera managed to collect 3,000 hits, hit 500 home runs, and maintained a .300 career batting average. Cabrera is the first player to hit his 500th home run outside the United States, in Toronto on 22-Aug-2021 off Steven Matz. His mother Gregoria “Goya” played shortstop & batted cleanup for Venezuela’s national softball team.
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