__Discover how to make the next years _the best years_  
  
For you and the seventy-six million other Americans reaching age sixty and beyond, one all-important question is likely on your mind: _What will I do when my main act career is over?_ One thing is certain--you want your later years to be meaningful and fulfilling.  
  
_Launch Your Encore_ is your game plan for what comes next. Hans Finzel and Rick Hicks show you how to enter this new stage of life poised for personal satisfaction and ready to make your own unique contributions to society. With real-life examples of people who have made the transition from their main careers to mentoring, volunteering, ministry, or even second careers, _Launch Your Encore_ shows you how to make an impact later in life.  
  
  
"Navigating the waters of post-career life can be challenging. Finzel and Hicks give great guidance on how to pass the rapids successfully. Your best years may well be ahead. I highly recommend this book for all who are retired or contemplating finding new adventure later in life."--__Gary Chapman__, author of _The 5 Love Languages_  
  
"Rarely do I find a 'must-read' book, but this is one! Hans and Rick speak to every boomer in a way that both confronts the reality of this stage and includes biblical insight, help, and encouragement."--__H. Norman Wright__, author of _What's Next?: Navigating Transitions to Make the Rest of Your Life Count_  
  
"Whether you're feeling well prepared or overwhelmed and unprepared to do life well in the '60-80 Window' of life, you could not have two better guides than these authors."--__John Trent,__ author of _LifeMapping_ and _The Blessing_; Gary D. Chapman Chair of Marriage and Family Ministry and Therapy, Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago  
  
  
__Hans Finzel__ (DMiss, Fuller Graduate School) is an author, a highly sought-after speaker, a podcaster, and a trusted authority in the field of leadership. He recently completed twenty years as president and CEO of nonprofit WorldVenture. Hans is the author of eight books, including the bestselling _The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make_. He and his wife, Donna, live in Colorado.  
  
__Rick Hicks__ (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is an author, an international speaker, and a consultant. He served as president of OM USA for fourteen years and is currently the North American area leader for OM (Operation Mobilization). Rick is coauthor of _Seeking Solid Ground_ and _Boomers, Xers, and Other Strangers_. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Southern California.

__Hans Finzel__ (DMiss, Fuller Graduate School) is an author, a highly sought-after speaker, a podcaster, and a leader among leaders. He recently completed twenty years as president and CEO of international nonprofit WorldVenture. Hans is the author of eight books, including the bestselling _The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make_. He and his wife, Donna, live in Colorado.  
  
__Rick Hicks__ (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is an author, an international speaker, and a consultant. He served as president of OM USA for fourteen years and is currently the North American area leader for OM. Rick is coauthor of _Seeking Solid Ground_ and _Boomers, X'ers and Other Strangers_. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Southern California.

In 2011, the first of the 76 million baby boomers--nearly a quarter of the US population--began turning 65. Every day for the next fifteen years, over ten thousand of them will celebrate that birthday. And for the first time in history, this generation will enjoy many years post-career pursing meaning and purpose outside of traditional retirement. What will they do with that time? One thing is for sure: most of them want to find something meaningful. This book lays out the choices to be made to find fulfillment in the encore years of life.  
  
_Launch Your Encore_ is a game plan for life after one's main-act career. Hans Finzel and Rick Hicks show boomers how to enter this new stage of life poised for personal satisfaction and contributions to society. They offer tested advice on finding new life potential and thriving in these later decades of life. With real-life examples of people who have made the transition from full-time work to volunteering, ministry, or even second careers, _Launch Your Encore_ shows boomers how to make an impact later in life.

With real-life examples of people who have made the transition from full-time work to volunteering, ministry, or even second careers, this book shows Boomers how to make an impact later in life.

\["For baby boomers seeking meaningful post-career life", "Launch Your Encore guides you to fulfilling choices", "You will discover new ways to contribute and thrive"\]

This eBook helps baby boomers find purpose in their encore years.

Finzel, Hans

Hicks, Rick

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: The Challenge: More Life after Our Careers

1. People Get Ready

2. I Can't Get No Respect

3. Transition Is Unavoidable

4. Beware of Going to the Dark Side

5. Elderlescence

Part 2: The Choices: It Could Go Either Way

6. Prepare for the Choices Ahead

7. Great Expectations

8. Try a Life Map

9. Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks

10. Reinventing Yourself

Part 3: The Stories: People Who Show Us the Way

11. Couples Find Their Encore Together

12. A Professional Finds a Second Chance

13. Taking Advantage of a Rolling Retirement

14. More Impact in Her Encore Years

15. Taking a Leap of Faith

Part 4: The Plan: Finding Your Meaning and Purpose

16. Who Does God Say That I Am?

17. The Toolbox

18. Walking through the "Land Between"

19. The New Starting Line

20. The Assignment

Conclusion

About the Authors

About Elke Hanssmann

Resources

Notes

Back Ads

Back Cover

In 2011, the first of the 76 million baby boomers--nearly a quarter of the US population--began turning 65. Every day for the next fifteen years, over ten thousand of them will celebrate that birthday. And for the first time in history, this generation will enjoy many years post-career pursing meaning and purpose outside of traditional retirement. What will they do with that time? One thing is for sure: most of them want to find something meaningful. This book lays out the choices to be made to find fulfillment in the encore years of life.  
  
_Launch Your Encore_is a game plan for life after one's main-act career. Hans Finzel and Rick Hicks show boomers how to enter this new stage of life poised for personal satisfaction and contributions to society. They offer tested advice on finding new life potential and thriving in these later decades of life. With real-life examples of people who have made the transition from full-time work to volunteering, ministry, or even second careers,_Launch Your Encore_shows boomers how to make an impact later in life.

"Launch Your Encore" by Hans Finzel offers insights for Boomers seeking purpose after retirement. It features real-life stories of transitions to volunteering and second careers.

\["For Boomers seeking new purpose after retirement", "Guides you in transitioning to meaningful roles", "You can make a lasting impact in your community"\]

This inspiring book helps you find purpose and adventure later in life.

Finding Adventure and Purpose Later in Life

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