Rick Steiner, Ph.D. is a recognized university leader, organizational and management expert, consultant, and author. He has worked with US and foreign governments, foundations, and corporations to make communities and nations better custodians of their peoples' futures. A recovering workaholic, Dr. Rick is now retired and keeping himself happily occupied by working as a professional ski instructor, writing, consulting, sailing, riding his bicycle, and always seeking his next adventure; and, most of all, enjoying the ride wherever it takes him.
.. .guides readers through the steps necessary to create a sustainable retirement. <b> -- The Wall Street Journal<i><b></i> With its specifics on psychological, financial and lifestyle changes, there's no better book to give the nearly-newly retired than <i>Retirement: Different by Design</i>; it's about making the most of change and accepting the attitude adjustments that come with it. [The book] explains and explores the entire process and offers many concrete keys to making the most of this end result, and should be read by any who contemplate making this big change. <b> -- Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Reviews</b> Whether you are a war baby late to the retirement table or a baby boomer anticipating retirement, <i>Retirement: Different by Design</i> provides very useful guidelines to consider. [The book] inspires the reader to take and maintain a positive attitude towards this important phase of life, and to develop an agenda that will make these years meaningful. The writing is filled with good humor and wisdom. <b>-- Dr. Risa Palm, Georgia State University Any book on retirement planning that does not begin with a discussion of money is off to a good start, at least to our thinking. And so it is with <i>Retirement: Different by Design</i>. <b>-- The Wall Street Journal</b>