As an educator at the midpoint of my career, I have witnessed numerous colleagues retire from a successful career in education and transition to a second, unrelated career almost seamlessly. I have often asked myself how is this possible? Do they possess a special skill or training that has enabled them to transition so effortlessly? Were they privileged to inherit this special skill? Do they have the “golden touch” that permits them to become successful at whatever they so choose to undertake? The answers to these questions were simple, but revolutionary. Each retiree possessed a strong focus on the task …Read more »