Car pioneer Henry Ford once said, "Think you can, think you can’t; either way, you’ll be right." True in life, true in retirement. To which Louis Armstrong smartly added, "Musicians don’t retire; they stop when there’s no more music in them." Keep the music on then... Retirement can be a wonderful time. Here are twelve things to do when you reach your golden years...  1. Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle. You know, the usuals. Exercise. Eat healthy. Avoid excess salt or sugar, smoking, drugs. Drink lots of water, alcohol responsibly. Get enough sleep.  2. Fight Solitude. Socialize, nurture relationships with spouse, significant others, kids, grandkids, family, and friends. Create new bonds, break barriers and boundaries. Consider adopting a pet, if you are so inclined. It's...

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