Retire by Choice, Not by Chance

Sharing More Than The Sheets · Sep 4, 2026 · 7m

Unfortunately, many people don't retire because they planned to. Instead, retirement is often triggered by an unexpected event such as illness, injury, redundancy, or simply reaching a point where they can no longer continue working.

In this episode, Michael explores why having the ability to retire on your own terms is one of the most valuable forms of financial freedom. He discusses the importance of creating options and building a retirement strategy that gives you control over when and how you step away from work, rather than having that decision forced upon you.

Drawing on real…