Wow! Work has extracted the best years of your life so far, and with a salary and benefits package, a vast amount of experience and wisdom accumulated, and mortgage and education costs covered, you've survived. But what do you want to do when you grow up? Do we ever really grow up? Retirement and the lead up to it is all about you, and your life ahead is unquantifiable. When you come into land, how heavy will the landing be? Will the luggage of your life make it to the carousel at your chosen retirement destination? Simply put, will you really be OK? It's not all about money and assets, although these will be important. It's about having time to prepare your mind and identify your aspirations (and those of your partner, if you have one) for the most important transition of your life. Good riddance to work...well, not always. We will cover significant ground during the pages of this book, and there is much to take in. Some nice to know, other points vital to the overall process of the important business of your retirement. Don't fear the 'R' word, embrace it! The sooner you know about it, about you and how the combination of both might look, the better.