Retirement Reimagined

The dream of retirement is changing—and it’s about time.

For decades, Canadians have been sold a one-size-fits-all story: work hard, retire at 65, and live happily ever after on savings, pensions, and beach vacations. But for many, that story doesn’t match reality—and worse, it doesn’t even sound that appealing anymore.

Enter Retirement Reimagined, a bold, practical, and refreshingly Canadian guide that flips the script on what retirement can look like in today’s world.

In this book, I unpack the traditional retirement model, challenge the rise of hustle-heavy FIRE culture, and introduce a flexible, lifestyle-first concept called “Retirement in Chunks”—inspired by the fictional character Travis McGee, who took his retirement in slices between adventures. This isn’t about quitting life for leisure; it’s about building a life that balances meaning, money, and mental well-being.

Whether you’re in your 30s or 60s, employed, self-employed, or semi-retired, this book speaks to the real lives of Canadians who want more freedom before they’re too tired to enjoy it.

Inside you’ll discover:

• Why the traditional retirement model is out of sync with modern life (and what to do instead)
• A deep dive into the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement—what works, what doesn’t, and what’s missing
• The Travis McGee approach to life design: retiring in chunks, not decades
• How to build flexible financial strategies tailored for Canadians—including RRSPs, TFSAs, CPP, and government programs
• Simple, actionable steps to reshape your work-life balance without sacrificing security
• Relatable stories of Canadians who are redefining retirement on their own terms

Perfect for:

• Mid-career professionals seeking more life now—not just later
• Canadians tired of the rat race and looking for practical, realistic alternatives
• Readers exploring minimalism, semi-retirement, slow living, and lifestyle design
• Fans of Your Money or Your Life, Die With Zero, and The 4-Hour Workweek—but with a uniquely Canadian twist

Forget the countdown to 65. This is your invitation to rethink retirement as a tool—not a destination.

It’s not too late to change your path. It’s not too early to take control. It’s time to reimagine retirement—on your own terms.