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Monday Morning Check-in November 2, 2026
Good morning, everyone. This week I’m speaking at OLLI in Lubbock, so some new faces may wander in here over the next few days. If that’s you, welcome. You don’t need to have anything figured out to be here. Most of us are somewhere in the middle of this change, and that’s the point of this place. Here’s this week’s question, for longtime members and brand-new ones alike: What is one small thing you’d like to do this week, just for you? Keep it small. A walk you’ve been meaning to take. Calling an old friend. Clearing off one shelf. Signing up for a class you keep thinking about. Small is what actually gets done. If you’re new, it would be great if you’d also tell us: 1. Your first name and where you’re from 2. Whether you’re getting close to retirement, newly retired, or a few years in Drop your answer in the comments. I read every one, and I’ll check back later this week. Have a great week! Matt
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Monday Check-in, November 9, 2026
Happy Monday, everybody. This week’s question is a small one: What went better than you expected lately, even slightly? Not a big win. A conversation that was easier than you feared. A morning that didn’t drag. A walk you almost skipped and were glad you took. A few words is a complete answer. And if nothing comes to mind, say so. That’s a real answer too, and noticing it is worth something. I’ll go first. Meeting new retirees (new people) at a ChangeEIght talk I hosted. Matt
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Welcome! and a fresh start.
If you’re new here, maybe from a recent talk, welcome. I’m glad you came. This is a small, free community for people working through the part of retirement nobody plans for: the empty Tuesday, the friends who were mostly work friends, the strange feeling of having everything you planned for and still feeling a little lost. I’ll be honest: this group went quiet for a while this fall. I’ve been out giving talks, and I let the weekly posts slide. So consider this a fresh start. Most Mondays I’ll post one question. You can answer in a sentence, or just read. Both are fine. To begin, one small thing: reply below and tell us which part of a working day you miss most. Mine is having built-in friendships. Glad you’re here, Matt
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Monday Check-In: August 31, 2026
Good morning. I missed the last two of these. Which is a fitting place to start, because the thing I say most often is that when something slips, you don't start over, you start smaller. So here I am, starting smaller. This week: what's something you used to do that you haven't done in a while? Not something you think you should do. Something you actually liked, that quietly stopped. A few words is a complete answer. And if nothing comes to mind, that's a real answer too, and a more common one than people admit. I'll go first. I used to be more active (ride a bike, shoot hoops, play tennis). I need to find some substitutes and start gain. Matt
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Monday Check-in August 17, 2026
Who faded, and Who stayed? Good morning. Nobody warns you about the friendships in retirement. Some 'work' ones fade quietly once the shared hallway is gone. There's no falling out, the building just disappeared and took the friendship with it. A few others may get deeper than they ever were. This week: who's one person you've stayed close to since you retired... or one you thought you would, and didn't? Either half counts. A name (make it up if you want) and a few words is a complete answer. If the honest answer is that your list got shorter than you expected, say that. It's more common than anyone admits. Not retired yet? Answer it forward. Who do you think will still be there? I'll go first. Pam. We used to have lunch 3-4 times a week and connect on work and bigger life issues/ideas. I miss those days!" Lte me know in the comments how it worked or will work for you. Best, Matt
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