Retirement... what should people know?

(Photo of us dealing with our retirement this winter 2008)

Many people are interested to know how to get the most out of retirement, and to learn how to avoid about the potential traps and difficulties.

So, I would like to know...

1. What advice would you give people about preparing for a happy retirement?
2. What makes your retirement happy and joyful?
3. What things get in the way of happiness and joy during retirement?

I will use these answers to help me prepare a one day course about getting the most from your retirement, both in French and English. I wont use any names of people that reply, just their answers.

You can answer in 3 different ways: (1) You can send me an email or (2) You can post a comment to this note in my blog or (3) you can answer via this survey.

Thanks for helping me help others!!!