The Friday Update: Between Limbo and Launch

As another Friday rolls around, life feels like it’s in a bit of a “limbo land.”

We are currently as mentioned in last weeks Friday post, on standby for the arrival of my son’s first child.

Our May travel plans are on hold, and I’m ready to zoom down the M3 at a moment’s notice to offer that promised support.

On the professional side, the working week is closing out.

Most of my energy has been poured into Ropho.

What started in mid-January as a “new hobby” has quickly spiraled into an obsession,and is now officially, my new business alongside my consultancy work.

It’s becoming a real-life case study in taking an idea people called “mad” for someone at my stage of life, and slowly turning it into something I’m genuinely proud of.

As I have mentioned before it is an evolving thing, trying new ideas for me, far from perfect, but I did start after months, no years of thinking about writing a blog!. That I am proud of.

Next week: I’ll be continuing my business series on planning and growth, focusing on B2B Marketing.

This is the core of my consultancy, but I’ll be adding a fresh twist: Marketing strategy for new online businesses in your sixties (mine!).

Since my life is shifting in more ways than I ever expected, I wanted to share some reflections on why I believe this is our most exciting decade yet.

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🌟 Our Most Exciting Decade Yet: A New Kind of Life Chapter

There’s a moment in your sixties when the rhythm of life changes. It’s not necessarily a slowdown, but a shifting of gears.

Responsibilities that once felt urgent start to loosen their grip, and the old definition of “retirement” as an ending begins to feel obsolete.

For many of us, this decade is an invitation to redesign our lives to be more intentional and aligned, or in plain English, do what we want, when we want and how we want.

The Changing Meaning of Work

Work in our sixties is less about the ladder and more about purpose. Whether it’s consulting, creative projects, or a “second act” business, there is a profound joy in autonomy.

• You choose work that fits your values.
• You set boundaries you once struggled with.
• You turn passions into projects, refusing to sacrifice well-being for someone else’s “urgency.”

The Rebirth of Leisure

This isn’t about “killing time” or squeezing rest between commitments.

It’s about real leisure—the kind that replenishes the spirit. It’s morning walks, instead of morning meetings.

Travel and adventure, at a pace you choose.

“You’ve earned your time back, and now you’re the one who gets to call the shots on how you spend it.”

Balancing Purpose and Rest

Balance in your sixties isn’t something you find; it’s something you create. It might mean:

• Three days of work instead of five.
• A mix of volunteering and personal hobbies.
• Time with grandchildren paired with dedicated time for yourself.

The Freedom to Redesign

After a lifetime of building plans around careers and family demands.

Finally you have the freedom to experiment. New classes, new routines, new communities, some will stick, some won’t. But the process of evolving is profoundly energising.

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🥂 Here’s to Re-imagining

If there’s a theme for this stage, it’s having Purpose in your life not productivity.

Whether you are mentoring, building a community, or launching a “mad” new business like Ropho, purpose is personal.

Your sixties aren’t about winding down; they are a re-imagining.

It’s not about “staying young”—it’s about staying engaged and enjoying life.

Here’s to working when it feels meaningful, resting when it feels right, and embracing a decade filled with intention, freedom, and possibility.

Your sixties aren’t the final act—they’re a beautiful new chapter. And you get to write it.

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Wishing you all a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend—and hopefully, for me, some very special news from the M3!