The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life

By Ken Dychtwald and Daniel J. Kadlec

Book Overview

Do you want to stop worrying about money and start having more fun? Do you wish you had more time to spend with family and friends? Do you want to live the life you always envisioned? Then it's time for your Power Years.

The Power Years is your step-by-step guide to repowerment and personal reinvention after forty. In this unique guidebook, world-renowned psychologist and leading authority on aging Ken Dychtwald and award-winning journalist Daniel J. Kadlec combine their decades of cutting-edge research and reporting to reveal how you can make the Power Years the best years of your life-by far. As we baby boomers move into the next stage of life, we now have the opportunity to experience a mold-shattering period of reinvention and personal growth, career liberation, nourishing relationships, and financial freedom. The Power Years helps us envision and embrace this new chapter of life as we develop a carefully thought-out plan for personal fulfillment.

Sharing the inspiring stories of fascinating people as well as plenty of prescriptive advice, the authors reveal how you can: Rediscover your life's purposeFind a new balance between satisfying work and enjoyable leisureThrive in the home and location of your dreamsRekindle long-held passions and/or find new interestsRediscover and forge vital relationshipsKeep your financial life running smoothlyContribute to society and leave a lasting legacyHave fun again

From staying connected with your kids, family, and friends to going back to school for the fun and challenge of it, from finding new companions to volunteering, from exploring a new career to traveling the world, The Power Years is your complete road map to living your best possible life--right now.

The Power Years is a step-by-step guide to repowerment and personal reinvention after forty. In this unique guidebook, Ken Dychtwald and Daniel J. Kadlec combine their decades of cutting-edge research and reporting to reveal how readers can make the Power Years the best years of their lives. The Power Years helps readers envision and embrace this new chapter of life as they develop a carefully thought-out plan for personal fulfillment. Sharing inspiring stories of fascinating people and plenty of prescriptive advice, the authors reveal how to rediscover life's purpose, find a balance between work and leisure, rediscover and forge vital relationships, keep finances running smoothly, and more. The Power Years is a complete road map to living the best possible life-right now.

"My life keeps getting better, not just because I've enjoyed success in the business world, but because I wake up every day with a passion for what I do. You can--and should--discover that feeling too. Let Dychtwald and Kadlec show you how. They've written a crisp, actionable guide to a great rest of your life."
--Donald J. Trump, Chairman of Trump Enterprises and author of Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life

"The Power Years, brimming with insights culled from decades of leading-edge research, turns conventional notions of retirement upside down. This upbeat, thoroughly enjoyable book will help you both envision and fund your dreams. Truly, it's a 'user's guide to the rest of your life.'"
--Jane Bryant Quinn, author of Making the Most of Your Money

"Are you going to live longer--or will it just feel like it? The Power Years is a wonderful guidebook that helps us realize our potential by redefining our expectations as we mature and grow more powerful. An exceptional resource for anyone ready for a new view of their coming decades."
--Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and author of YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger

"For anyone beginning the second

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047167494X
• ISBN13: 9780471674948
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Wiley (TP)
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

On the mark

I have spent a lot of time considering the subjects that Ken Dychtwald so appropriately summarizes in his new book. I have spent my career in the financial services industry. I find his conclusions and advice to be on the mark. If you are concerned about or interested in the aging process (how it impacts your own life, your investments and your family) as well as the paradigm shifts that have occurred from times when wealth, longevity and health were significantly different) this book should be of significant assistance. In addition, the book is written in an easy to read, conversational style.

A MUST read

After reading this book, I feel like a kid again - like I can do anything with my life. Dychtwald and Kadlec have inspired me to think about how I REALLY want to spend the rest of my years. I don't know if I'll be joining the Peace Corps anytime soon, but I'd love to give back by volunteering locally. I've also started thinking about taking some art classes. This book is for anyone who wants to get their creative juices flowing and be inspired to "mix it up" a bit.

A Must Read....

"The Power Years" is an incredible book that really opened my eyes to the myriad of possibilities available in later life. Why not travel the world? Learn a new skill? Start a completely new career? The real-life examples were particularly inspiring, as was the "Leaving a Legacy" chapter. Highly recommended for anyone over 40!!!

The Power Years NOT just for boomers

My wife and I just finished reading (together) Ken Dychtwald and Daniel Kadlec's new book The Power Years. I started reading it and was so entertained by many of the anecdotes and insights that my wife got sick of hearing me, so we took turns reading it each night. It soon became the centerpiece of our morning coffee talk (between strapping up our youngest daughters diaper and doing 3 rounds of pony tails for the 4 year old.) So much of what the book discusses is what I believe Gen Xers (perhaps even more than Boomers) want and seek from life, the power to have flexibilty. Spending time with family while also having a successful career; refining our talents while exploring new skills; forging new relationships while remaining committed to the ones we have; making the most of the precious things we own and keeping our desires (and debt) real not material. Most importantly, Dychtwald and Kadlec offer REAL insights and strategies on how to achieve your dreams in a funny, personal and VERY readable context. I HIGHLY recommed this book and it will be even more enjoyable when read with your partner, friend, or whomever you have that first cup of coffe with.

Power Years Has the Right Stuff

Dychwald's Power Years is a first rate, highly informative and immensely important book for anyone who intends on thriving in retirement. As a futurist I am always trying to get people to think more intelligently about predicting their future--this book does an excellent job at getting that important message out. Dychtwald has provided a clear set of suggestions that anyone can follow in preparing today to meet the retirement challenges of their future. I have personally gained from this book's insight and will take action to better my future--I strongly recommend you do the same. James Canton www.FutureGuru.com