The transition from work to retirement is a highly formative and intense period of change that is very individual. However, we are often inadequately prepared for the challenges that come with it. This book provides a remedy; it serves as both an information source and a guide. The author takes the reader by the hand and leads them through various areas of life on a journey to an active and fulfilling retirement. With a multitude of exercises and practical tips, he successfully points out the risks of the post-career phase step by step, offers impulses for a successful later life, and presents solutions for mastering the upcoming issues of aging. Numerous examples from seminar practice and the author's own experiences lend a high degree of authenticity to the guide. In addition to the lively and vivid writing style, numerous illustrations enhance the book's impact.