If you’re currently planning to retire early, you might want to read about Ann Schroeder first. Only recently did Ann retire from her job handling bookkeeping and customer service. She was at the same company for 75 years. Now listen carefully, Ann says that working is actually her longevity secret. She credits her job for her healthy longevity. Clearly, it’s working for her.
Compelling Evidence
That might not be what you want to hear, but Ann offers pretty compelling evidence. At 94 she lives on her own in her own home, drives a half-ton pickup truck, and goes bowling on a regular basis. She did give up bartending two nights a week at a bar she owned for more than 30 years.
When asked for details about her secret, Ann says that she really liked working. Every morning she would wake up with a sense of purpose.
Ann is, however, quick to point out that this only works if you love your job. If you hate your job that’s a different story. Ann says that as a widow with no children, she just never found a reason to retire. She loved going to work.
Ann’s advice for a long and healthy life also includes being adventurous, finding your passion, eating everything in moderation, and moving your body. Today, Ann says she feels good and is in good health, never having had any disease.
Additionally, Ann says she enjoyed getting up, getting dressed and putting on makeup. She’s still following that routine every day, and most people think she looks decades younger than her chronological age. Click here to see for yourself.
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