Derek Coburn

I’m thrilled to announce my new book, Let’s Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest - Now and Later, will be released on June 3rd. You can now pre-order my book, and I would greatly appreciate your support! Planning for traditional retirement is usually a bad idea. This outdated way of thinking is one of the primary obstacles to people living their best lives now. Have you ever questioned whether a traditional retirement truly makes sense? Why do we accept a less fulfilling life today for the promise of a better tomorrow? Why have we normalized working unfulfilling jobs? And why do we assume that doing nothing for 30 years will bring us happiness? Most of us have unconsciously bought into the promise of retirement—saving and investing to reach a “magic number” by a certain age. In pursuit of this goal, we make unnecessary sacrifices: 💥Neglecting our health and well-being 💥Missing countless precious moments with family and friends 💥Postponing meaningful experiences and not having enough fun I am challenging the conventional path to retirement at 65 and revealing why it’s unrealistic and unnecessary. Instead of planning to retire, you will learn how to design a life so fulfilling that you will never want to retire from it. By embracing the possibility of earning income longer than you were expecting, you’ll discover you already have more time and money than you think to create an extraordinary life—starting now. Special Pre-Order Offer To thank you for your early support, I’m offering several exclusive bonuses, including: ✅ An immediate PDF copy of the book ✅ An Audiobook version ✅Tickets to the launch parties ✅Small group coaching ✅Rare opportunity for 1:1 coaching sessions ✅Speaking engagements This is more than just another book about retirement—it’s a blueprint for reimagining your life, starting today. Whether you’re ahead of the retirement curve or playing catch-up, you’ll discover a fresh perspective on building a life rich in both meaning and money. Visit derekcoburn.com/ to pre-order your copy (or copies) and claim your bonuses. I can’t wait to hear how this book impacts your life and the people you care about!

Some friends love you as you are. The rare ones love you too much to let you stay there.

I’m going to upload this to Amazon as the summary for my book!

Morgan Housel: a lot of people who retired early on FIRE principles were clinically depressed six months later. Many went back to work. The FIRE movement is great at math, not so great at living. You weren't put on this earth to do work you hate for 20 years, to earn the right to sit around and do nothing for 30 years after.

“I came into the office, spent 30 minutes making sales calls, and no one was interested. So I left. I tried, but I guess no one wants to do business with me.” You would never say this. But there is a version of this that a lot of you say all the time: “I came home from work 30 minutes early to hang out with my kid, and they weren’t interested. I tried, but I guess they don’t want to spend time with me.” You would never give up on your business that easily. So why are you so quick to accept the same outcome with the people who matter most? It doesn’t feel good when our kids don’t want anything to do with us. It happens to me more than I’d like, but far less than it would if I were willing to accept it.

A lot of boys are taught that hiding what they feel is strength. Tonight they watched a 7’4” superstar cry after the biggest moment of his career. A guy who’s said he refuses to carry the burden of hiding his emotions. The NBA is in good hands with Wemby as its biggest star.

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A client once told me he wanted to retire at 65 so he could play golf five days a week. I asked how often he plays now. He hadn't played in four years. He was grinding so hard for a future on the golf course that he'd completely abandoned the golf course. Here's what I told him: Planning to work until 70 or 75 would take the pressure off right now. Less grinding. More living. More golf. If you're not playing now, you're not building the body, the friendships, or the energy you'll need to enjoy it later. Planning to work longer isn't about working more. It's about creating the flexibility to live your life now. This is why I wrote Let's Retire Retirement. Too many people are planning for a life they have already stopped living. What are you putting off for a future that may not cooperate?

I am a big fan of Jordan the human and his podcast, so it was an absolute pleasure to join him on his show. We covered a lot of ground, and I think you'll enjoy our conversation!

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The real cops in Minneapolis probably feel about ICE agents the way taxi drivers feel about Uber and Lyft drivers. “I had to do all this training, follow all these rules, and adhere to all this red tape, and now anyone with a car can do what I do? “ (Although Uber and Lyft did produce some basic measures to make sure their end users were not in bad hands.)

Can't wait for YOUniversity with @LindaClemons! Hope you can join us on Nov 20 to learn from Mindvalley's Speaker of the Year! bit.ly/48UJ2wX

Reflect Now or Regret Later Seven weeks post-surgery, I've been struggling. Until recently, I was unable to work out. I've been feeling the toll both mentally and physically. However, it wasn't until a recent meditation that I realized an even bigger issue: I wasn't showing up for my son the way I wanted to. My youngest boy has developed a passion for fishing, which is something completely foreign to me. I've driven him to fishing spots, watched from the sidelines, but when he's asked me to buy a rod and join him, I've resisted. I'd ask, "Can't we play basketball or golf instead?" You know, something where I can actually contribute in a meaningful way. For two months, I've found excuses. My businesses were behind. The book promotion had slowed down. My health was still recovering. All valid reasons, right? Wrong. During that meditation, a truth hit me hard: I was completely out of alignment with my own values. In my book, I write passionately about seizing every opportunity to connect with our kids when they want to spend time with us. Yet here I was, turning down my son's invitations because fishing wasn't my thing. The shame was immediate and overwhelming. I felt like an imposter. The tears came as I imagined his disappointment each time his Dad said no. I only have five years left with him at home. Ugh. Then, I prayed and asked for guidance to transform this shame into something useful. Clarity came. I wasn't a fraud—I'd simply gotten off track. My practices of meditation, journaling, and prayer had done precisely what they were supposed to do—alert me when I had drifted from my values. Instead of shame, I started feeling gratitude. I'd caught this after just a month, not ten years from now when it would be too late. I almost didn't share this story. After all, I have a reputation to maintain. I wrote a book about prioritizing time with our kids over work. Some of you may choose to judge me. But here's what I've learned: Being a great parent isn't about perfection. It's about having tools and habits that help us recognize when we're off course—and the humility to correct it. I apologized to my son. I acknowledged my mistake and reminded him that spending time with him is one of my top priorities. I've been telling people recently that my book launched me into the "Regret Minimization Business." Well, this is what that looks like in practice. If your kids still live at home and want to spend time with you, find a way to make it happen. The activity doesn't matter. Your expertise doesn't matter. Their invitation does. Wish me luck—I'm heading out to buy a fishing rod. The ramped-up book promotion will have to wait. After all, there are no $50,000 moments in my inbox. But there are likely several waiting for me at a nearby lake.

"We're in the middle of the greatest human productivity unlock since the internet, and MIT's out here measuring the wrong things with the wrong sample size at the wrong time." 🎯

I had a great time chatting with the wonderful @adamlongoTV! Thanks for the opportunity!

I've been prioritizing time and quality of life over money for 15+ years now.