Review of Reconfigurement
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Review of Reconfigurement
[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
By definition, reconfiguring something means giving it a new shape. While many of us are just trying to make it through each day, it's hard to fathom having to live with an 80-year lifespan. E. Alan Fleischauer's self-help nonfiction book, Reconfigurement, speaks to us about life's various realities, particularly in retirement age. The author of this 191-page book opens with the query, "What's the plan?" prompting the reader to consider whether or not they need a game plan. Fleischauer, a professional in the field of financial management, bridges the gap between the two extremes when it comes to retirement preparation in his book. He was trying to break the norm of saving as much money as possible and then spending as little as possible. Retirement is when many people, especially those who have spent their entire lives working, find themselves at a loss for how to spend their time. When people retire, they often feel lost and unsure of what to do with their time, leading some to turn to vices like gambling and drinking to fill the void in their lives.
The author has a knack for making the reader see things differently and in a more meaningful light, like how they can use a crisis as a chance and a turning point. And I appreciated his reminder to always seek out the positive aspects of even the darkest circumstances. The author's informative writing included a few good jokes to lighten the mood and much information. Insights like these can be beneficial for people struggling to figure out how they want to spend their lives; after all, we only get one shot at life, and it should be spent doing what we love as much as possible.
The only thing I've despised is that, since the book is primarily aimed at preparing people for retirement, there are some parts that younger readers might find only somewhat relatable. Given the unpredictability of life, people are especially present-minded these days. In any case, the book was excellent and very educational.
Having a pre-retirement plan and saving for it is a responsible adult thing to do. Planning is just one of the most valuable tools for retirement. I gave it 5 out of 5 stars even though it was extensive and some of the anecdotes were not relatable. I've always wanted to retire with some idea in my head, which piqued my interest in the book. The author doesn't realize how many people he's helping by laying out what we, as adults, know we should do.
The question is: how do you calculate the exact sum required for retirement? How long do we exist? If you could retire today, what kind of lifestyle would you choose? These are the sorts of things that keep us up at night. This book helps working adults and retirees looking to arm themselves with knowledge and resources.
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Reconfigurement
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By definition, reconfiguring something means giving it a new shape. While many of us are just trying to make it through each day, it's hard to fathom having to live with an 80-year lifespan. E. Alan Fleischauer's self-help nonfiction book, Reconfigurement, speaks to us about life's various realities, particularly in retirement age. The author of this 191-page book opens with the query, "What's the plan?" prompting the reader to consider whether or not they need a game plan. Fleischauer, a professional in the field of financial management, bridges the gap between the two extremes when it comes to retirement preparation in his book. He was trying to break the norm of saving as much money as possible and then spending as little as possible. Retirement is when many people, especially those who have spent their entire lives working, find themselves at a loss for how to spend their time. When people retire, they often feel lost and unsure of what to do with their time, leading some to turn to vices like gambling and drinking to fill the void in their lives.
The author has a knack for making the reader see things differently and in a more meaningful light, like how they can use a crisis as a chance and a turning point. And I appreciated his reminder to always seek out the positive aspects of even the darkest circumstances. The author's informative writing included a few good jokes to lighten the mood and much information. Insights like these can be beneficial for people struggling to figure out how they want to spend their lives; after all, we only get one shot at life, and it should be spent doing what we love as much as possible.
The only thing I've despised is that, since the book is primarily aimed at preparing people for retirement, there are some parts that younger readers might find only somewhat relatable. Given the unpredictability of life, people are especially present-minded these days. In any case, the book was excellent and very educational.
Having a pre-retirement plan and saving for it is a responsible adult thing to do. Planning is just one of the most valuable tools for retirement. I gave it 5 out of 5 stars even though it was extensive and some of the anecdotes were not relatable. I've always wanted to retire with some idea in my head, which piqued my interest in the book. The author doesn't realize how many people he's helping by laying out what we, as adults, know we should do.
The question is: how do you calculate the exact sum required for retirement? How long do we exist? If you could retire today, what kind of lifestyle would you choose? These are the sorts of things that keep us up at night. This book helps working adults and retirees looking to arm themselves with knowledge and resources.
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Reconfigurement
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