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Volunteering at Non-Profits to Build Confidence

Volunteering at Non-Profits to Build Confidence

A commenter on Jean Murray’s post (former blogger here at Small Business Boomer), Baby Boomers Leading Non-Profits , suggested that many boomers would like to volunteer or even establish a non-profit, “But we do not have the skills or confidence to do so.”Why not start volunteering in a small way at an organization you’re particularly interested in? Then as you build knowledge and confidence, you can see where it will take you.  You’re likely to learn many different skills and acquire knowledge that will come in to your advantage if you’d like to do more in this field.  Also, what you …read more

I’m on the Road to Retirement !

I’m on the Road to Retirement !

I turned in my resignation at my “day” job yesterday and I’m counting down the days.  I’m going to stay on part-time for a few months, but I will have much more time at home to do the things I want to do.
Why am I retiring now, when I’m only 60?  Three reasons:
1.  I want to spend more time with my grandchildren and the rest of my family,
2.  I want to travel, before I have to do it with a walker, and
3.  I have many, many books to write and other income ideas to work on.
Here’s my short list of …read more


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