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Think back to a day when you were working at something and caught yourself thinking, "I can't believe I get paid for this; this is the best fun in the world."

For some of us, that may have been last week; for others it hasn't happened since some time in our teenage years or early twenties. Either way, just stop and think about that time.

You were almost certainly touching on purpose at that moment: the sense of "this is what I was put on the planet to do and be." It might have been the environment you were in, or what you were doing; but somehow you felt more alive, and definitely more satisfied. Perhaps by the end of the day you were physically exhausted - but inside you were buzzing, with a sense of excitement and meaning.

There is no reason why that experience cannot be yours again, in retirement.

You may already have some idea of what that sweet spot looks like for you, or you may be wondering if you've ever felt that way at all! That's fine, there will be things that make you truly come alive, and it's never too late to discover what they are and begin enjoying them.

We can all enjoy a walk on the beach or a good book; but when we find ourselves with that sense of "this is what I was made for" - that is where true enjoyment and deep satisfaction kick in. And as we have said elsewhere, your Birkman.me Report and session are going to provide you with a very accurate and nuanced Map of where that purpose is likely to reside for you.

It is going to be a journey; but a good one.