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I've been quiet here for a while, mostly because I've been struggling with the question that just stopped me in my tracks as I flipped to Chapter 3 of my latest attempt to distract myself from the identity crisis that is military retirement. Military retirement is unsettling. That's my default answer when someone asks their default question with a chipper tone as they imagine me sitting on a beach with an umbrella drink: "how's retirement?" I've spent the last 4.5 months in limbo, not entirely by choice, but it gave me more time than I would have gifted myself to reflect on the question at hand: Who am I? Not who SHOULD I be. Not who do THEY expect me to be. Not who did I EXPECT to be. WHO AM I? I've connected with hundreds of veterans over the last several months, many checking in on me to let me know they struggled too, and that this transition is hard. Each of them struggled with the same questions, and there were no straightforward answers. What is our purpose? Where do we have value? What was it all for? Who am I if I'm not (insert chosen uniform wearing identity label here) I'm still unsettled, but I'm starting to realize that maybe Chapter 3 in the pre, during, and post military story doesn't start with answers to these unsettling questions. Chapter 3 is the journey of discovery. Who am I? I'm not who I was before my service. I'm not who I was in uniform. I get to choose what I carry forward into the next chapter and what I leave behind, with gratitude and a sense of purpose. I get to grow where I choose, instead of where I'm planted. It will be unsettling. After 20 years fighting for freedom, I get to be free...to fail, to lose, to win, to try, to grow, and to choose my own adventure and see where it takes me. Time to step beyond the comfort zone into whatever comes next, and let the journey of discovery begin. #beyondthecomfortzone #militaryretirement #veteran #Airman #AirForce #transition #purpose #value #service Grateful to many of the people and organizations that helped me overcome the fear that stopped me in my tracks when the world went quiet after I took off the uniform... The COMMIT Foundation Jason Roncoroni Boulder Crest Foundation FourBlock Brian Holmes, Ph.D. Guy Filippelli Shawn Campbell Josh Elston JoAnne (Jo) Bass Chris "Switch" R. Chris Kulas Dave C. Tony Lombardo Todd Simmons, MBA, FBINA Jeff Cody Damian O. Wilborne Erin Hutto Christine Haslam Phil Hendershott Jared Johnson Noah Demerly Sarah Weber Dan “DW” Warf Randall E. Kitchens, Chaplain, Major General, USAF Lynde Stephens Maureen Banavige Laura Easton Kelly Hunger Jaina Donberg Dave "Mach" Cochran Kathryn Cochran Stephen “Vinnie” Barber Heather Wooten Hollie Diesselhorst Steven Soto, MS Heba Abdelaal ...and many many others who would take me beyond the character limit, grateful doesn't say enough for helping guide (or pull, shove...) me through this time!

Allow me to introduce myself to all the 🆕 followers… My journey toward Captain Husser in the US Army, a combat veteran with seven years of active duty and four years in the Reserves (while attending SCSU), shaped my leadership, work ethic, resilience, and operational skills. Transitioning to serving in the corporate world, I proudly led over 350 associates to then experience a performance bonus, because of teamwork, which grew annual sales from $84M to almost $92M within five years. Venturing into multi-dimensional investing, while in corporate, I founded Husser Properties. Husser Properties is a residential property investment firm funded by my retirement savings with retirement positioning in mind. Knowing what I know now, I would’ve routed those funds through my policies and annuities so my money could more than quadruple during the process. As a Retirement Consultant, Benefits Broker, and CEO of Shateka Husser Financial Solutions, I believe “Retirement is not an age, it’s an infinite tax-free income.” Serving a diverse clientele of business owners, soldiers, government employees, and physicians, I focus on empowering clients with the education and tools to complement their financial freedom and wealth journey. Shateka Husser Financial Solutions undergirds SHE Inspires to economically empower disadvantaged communities nationwide with the first two stops in Baltimore (2019) and Charleston (2023) as well as virtually. Besides emphasizing financial positioning for retirement and wealth-building in families I guide and co-facilitate the Winning in Wealth Club, a prayer group and wealth-building community Monday through Friday mornings as well as praise and worship at church. I enjoy fine dining, traveling, dating, and creating new ideas that empower my inner circle. In summary, my journey reflects diverse experiences in combat, business, finance, and community leadership with a genuine commitment to securing financial freedom and wealth creation for all. I’m grateful for the opportunities that have shaped my path. #NewMoney #WEALTH #HappyNewYear #Branding #BrandStory #BrandStoryTelling #Introducing #IntroducingMe #Leadership

I'm so glad that I did these 5 things BEFORE I retired early by On Cash Flow If you are seeking financial independence and early retirement, then there is a lot of planning that needs to be done. Part of this pre-retirement planning is taking care of some things in your life before you decide to stop working a "regular" full-time job. Looking back with the benefit of hindsight, there are some things in my own life that I am so glad that I figured out BEFORE I decided to 'retire early' at the ripe old age of 27. Here are 5 things that I regret not doing before I retired early! https://lnkd.in/gmFKasnw ************************************************************ All Of My Favorite Financial Resources: https://ift.tt/izBySWr How I Track My Personal Finances: https://ift.tt/OvQ9cwp Investment Platform That I Use: https://ift.tt/Oga4H6c My Favorite Calculator For Financial Independence: https://ift.tt/F5VhOZD Software I Use To File My Taxes: https://ift.tt/6uYtQJ7 Products I Buy To Save Money: https://ift.tt/2dx1MIl Get Personalized Consulting From Me: https://ift.tt/xA2V0Ze ************************************************************ #retireearly #earlyretirement #earlyretirementregrets ************************************************************ This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Before making financial and legal decisions, consult financial and legal professionals licensed in your jurisdiction. Some links provided may be part of an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means of compensation for referring traffic and business to other companies. via YouTube https://lnkd.in/gq5eYswU

EDGES OF THE RETIREMENT 5 “The unhappiest people of the world are those in the international watering places like the South Coast of France, and Newport, and Palm Springs, and Palm Beach." --Nixon I may not agree with Nixon, but I get his point. I've talked a lot about the kernel of belief. That to work for an organization, to serve any sort of greater purpose -- you must hold fast to a core, kernel belief in what you're doing is right. And where you're doing it is the right place for you to be. You don't stay with an organization, habit, or practice -- for decades on end, unless you believe it's the right thing to do. Unless you believe the majority of what you do, ends up towards an achievement you want to be remembered by. We chase and crave alignment -- belief runs close with alignment. If any part of that kernel of belief cracks or fractures, you have to move. You have to get out. There's another kernel than runs with belief: the kernel of discontent. People, by design, are contextually discontent. We moderate ourselves against the numerator of what we want, over the denominator of what we have. Friends, family, fortunes, futures -- all stem and stemmed by our discontent. I'm still working with this one. Discontent drives action -- but not always driving change or improvement. I know, there's a positive way to spin this as well. Content as being the towards goal, vice discontent being the away goal -- being the thing we run away from. I get Nixon's point -- people in the best, most picturesque of places can become beset by their discontents. But I also think -- Nixon doesn't account for what it takes for those people to get where they are. Moreover, Nixon was always haunted by his own perception of discontent and inadequacy. It caused his own ultimate downfall. Retirement is a new construct. To be "retired" doesn't mean to be done. Far from it -- it means to find a new focus on belief. And a new way to frame our discontents. #military #transition #uscg #coastguard #experience

Nick Sabans Retirement: A Legacy or A Gift Since the announcement of Mr Saban retiring from the Alabama football program there have been numerous comments/reviews. Most have been complimentary (as they should be). Occasionally there are comments of how much stronger respective school programs will be now since allegedly good athletes are leaving Alabama. I’m not too certain of the veracity of those thoughts however it reminds me of comments I heard from veterinarians in clinics when managing sales personnel. Not so uncommon to hear a DVM express frustration with the occasional rep showing up and attempt to sell their product based on perceived weaknesses of a competitor. If that is the philosophy of the rep they should change their philosophy. Your customer wants to purchase from you because you have a “solution” to their need predicated on the “strengths” of your solution. Be a true professional don’t critique your competition but sell your product on its own merits . This will sell more product for you and your company and it will go a long ways to strengthening your character .

Can I #Retire Early? A recent survey of 2,000 retired Americans found that they'd expected to retire at 63.2 years old, but instead retired at 61.5, and one in three said they would have retired earlier if they'd had the chance! But before you tell your boss goodbye, @NickRoyer with @Group10Financial and @erinkennedy walk through these important questions: -How much money do I need to retire early? -What's the first step to figuring out what will get me to and through retirement? -When should I claim Social Security? -What about health insurance? If you'd like to find out if you're on track to retire early, please give the team at Group 10 a call at 1-844-GROUP10 or setup a 15-minute Strategy Session Call by going to our website! #WealthManagement #Retirement #RetireEarly #FIRE #SocialSecurity #Runoutofmoney #RetirementIncome #Royer #income #Retire #retirement #retirementplanning #retirementplanningtips #retirementincome #retirementstrategy https://lnkd.in/grC5yBmn

How to find your Mission-Next 1) rest and listen 2) don’t chase the money 3) stay connected to your tribe. One of the most conscise lists we’ve seen.

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