Resources for Your Reinvention
Books, podcasts, and communities we genuinely recommend.
Books We Recommend
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
The foundational text on purpose and meaning. Essential reading for anyone questioning what comes next.
The Second Mountain – David Brooks
On moving from achievement to commitment. Beautifully written and deeply relevant to the reinvention years.
Encore: Finding Work That Matters – Marc Freedman
The definitive guide to contribution and encore careers after traditional retirement.
Creative Confidence – Tom and David Kelley
Unlocks the creative potential most adults 60+ were told they did not have. Transformative.
Podcasts Worth Your Time
Retirement Wisdom Podcast
Joe Casey interviews people navigating life transitions with intelligence and depth.
Next Avenue Podcast (PBS)
Consistently thoughtful, research-grounded content for adults 50+.
The Longer Life Podcast (Harvard)
Harvard Medical School researchers discuss longevity and healthy aging science.
Communities and Organizations
Encore.org
The leading organization connecting people 50+ to encore careers, fellowships, and volunteer work that matters.
AARP Community
Forums, resources, and events for adults 50+. More useful than its insurance reputation suggests.
Meetup.com
Find local groups for hiking, creative writing, learning languages, book clubs. Fastest way to build new community.
The most important resource
A structured framework to put all of this into practice.
Get The Reinvent After 60 Playbook