Root Talks: How to Get Past the Fear of Retiring Even When You Have Enough

Listen to this episode from Ready For Retirement on Spotify. Many professionals find that retiring isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about feeling ready to leave behind the structure, identity, and comfort of a career. In this Root Financial podcast episode, James and Ari explore the emotional hurdles of retiring from a high-paying, high-stress job, even when financially prepared. They highlight the value of aligning retirement with your future self’s goals and priorities, not just your current fears. Submit your request to join James:On the Ready For Retirement podcast: Apply HereOn a Retirement Makeover episode: Apply Here  Timestamps:0:00 - A comment from the Collective3:03 - A first-day-of-school analogy4:25 - What would my future self do?6:47 - Helpful feedback8:32 - Make sure you're ready financially10:20 - A life you don't retire from13:18 - The opportunity cost16:39 - More words of wisdom18:44 - Making the decision is the scary partCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!