The 60-Something Crisis

[A]n invigorating take on how to best use one’s later years. The author urges readers to make the most of their retirement and encourages them to see themselves as “unfinished,” citing a study that found participants underestimated how much they would change in the future. Pagano recounts how she threw out her first childhood dance costume after finding it among her late mother’s belongings and emphasizes the importance of letting go of past identities so one can embrace new ones: “In our 60s, we can begin to reconfigure the full set of possibilities in our lives, but we will limit our creative powers if we cling to old, wonderful roles.” Recommending that readers consider the myriad opportunities afforded by retirement, including the ability to relocate, the author provides a questionnaire to help readers assess their priorities when looking for a place to live. Pagano’s achievement lies in the flexibility of her prescriptions, which inspire a sense of possibility by highlighting nontraditional options for growing old…. Retirees will find this revitalizing. * Publishers Weekly *
It takes courage to approach your life with no limits—and no age limits. As we increasingly lead long and healthy lives, Barbara Pagano’s new book shows us how to renew ourselves with curiosity, self-knowledge, and joy. A great read for those who want to make every second of their lives count. – Dorie Clark, author, “The Long Game” and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business
Retirement can feel like trying to completely reinvent your life—but it doesn’t have to! Filled with engaging stories, thoughtful introspection, and humor to keep the pages turning, Barbara will guide you in reflection of how you can plan and prepare for this chapter of life. A must read! – Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling author of “Triggers,” “Mojo,” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”
Brilliant, simply brilliant! Just when it appears life as we know it is coming to a close, Barbara illuminates how to enhance our intention, courage, and playfulness for the next 25 years! – C. Richard Weylman, CSP, CPAE international bestselling author and yes, over sixty!
In The 60-Something Crisis, Barbara Pagano has put her finger on the most crucial element anyone at any age needs for a rich, fulfilling life: a spirit of exploration. This book will honor your earned wisdom and life experience, guiding you to identify and celebrate the steps right in front of you, on your way to a deliberate and satisfying retirement. – Sarah Hays Coomer, NBC-HWC, author of “The Habit Trip”, “Physical Disobedience”, and “Lightness of Body and Mind”
Boomers keep boomin’! The generation who pioneered rock ‘n’ roll and created the internet is now inventing a new stage of life—the post-career flourish. Barbara Pagano shows us an array of possibilities for a dynamic “fourth quarter” of meaning and happiness—a welcome answer to “What’s next?” Well-researched, well-written, wise and inspiring, this book will open your eyes to a new view of the rest of your life, and show you how to find the paths to take you there. – Marti Barletta, author of “Marketing to PrimeTime Women: How to Win the Hearts, Minds and Business of Boomer Big Spenders”
The awareness that came to me powerfully as I enjoyed The 60-Something Crisis is that this book is about more than strategic planning or defining a legacy. It’s a book about love; and stepping into a greater love of life and love of ourselves. I’m a 50-something, and Pagano’s loving wisdom has arrived just in time for me. – David Hutchins, author of “Story Dash”
Retirement today looks very different than it did when my mother and father retired. We will live and work longer than our parents did. Therefore, we have a lot more financial and life decisions to make. The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement lays out a framework on why, how, and when to approach those decisions intentionally. – Marc Miller, author, “Repurpose Your Career–A Practical Guide to the 2nd Half of Life” and host, “Repurpose Your Career” podcast
This is the book so many of us need right now. Barbara Pagano provides a thoughtful, practical, and compelling approach to what truly matters as we stand on the threshold of the last third of life. Packed with actionable advice you’ll be able to apply immediately. – Emma Seppälä, author, “The Happiness Track” and faculty director, Yale School of Management
If you’re considering “what’s next?” Barbara Pagano’s book, The 60-Something Crisis: How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement, provides a thoughtful and compelling blueprint for creating a fulfilling last third of life. It’s filled with her hard-earned wisdom and offers practical and actionable advice. – Dorian Mintzer, MSW, PhD, BCC-certified professional retirement coach, coauthor of “The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together”

Barbara L. Pagano is an executive coach and seasoned speaker, who has motivated thousands of senior leaders and middle managers to higher levels of performance in work and life. Her previous book, The Transparency Edge: How Credibility Can Make or Break You in Business, was chosen by Fast Company magazine as a “Book of the Month.” A fierce advocate for the sabbatical movement, Barbara is co-founder of YourSABBATICAL.com. Barbara is co-author of The Ultimate Toolkit for Writing and Presenting a Killer Sabbatical Proposal Your Boss Can’t Refuse and The Comprehensive Sabbatical Program Toolkit: A How-To Guide for Implementing Your Company’s Sabbatical Strategy. When not speaking, coaching, or writing, Barbara takes tap dancing classes and will trade in her ten-year-old bike for an electric bike to ascend those hills on the Natchez Trace Parkway near her home in Nashville, TN.

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