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This rebooter, who prefers anonymity, has reinvented himself several times, two of which came after unexpected and involuntary severances from executive jobs. His story is real and will undoubtedly resonate with many people. He has shown a resilience that is typical of true rebooters. >read his story |
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Chuck Nord of Sarasota, FL, is another “keep on keepin’ on” guy who has figured out a way to stay active in his Tennessee-based insurance business while living a relaxed life in Florida’s sunny climes. He says the capabilities and conveniences of technology have been the decisive factor enabling him to keep working with more fun and less stress. >read Chuck's story |
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Doug Sudduth of Bakersville, North Carolina, had a long career in mental health, and while helping his patients he maintained his own mental health by pursuing two creative activities – singing and photography. He’s still actively engaged in both, keeping his imagination and excitement alive and well. >read Doug’s story |
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Alice Faron of Champaign, IL, is rebooting by helping others reboot. A longtime guiding light of the leadership development non-profit organization LeaderShape, she retired after 20 years but knew she wasn’t “done” yet and had more to contribute. She has created Encore, a handy “guide for discovering what’s next in your life” and is busy helping people on their rebooting journeys. >read Alice's story |
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Jason Poole is a Marine Corps veteran who is rebooting himself after being severely wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq. His story proves that reinvention can happen at any age. You’ll be inspired by his story, his remarkable recovery and his positive, optimistic outlook on life. >read Jason's story |
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Denis Lowry of Punta Gorda, FL, changed careers from engineering to finance and rebooted himself as a financial analyst. He has found a balance of gainful employment, work around the house and volunteer work, and currently sees no limit to how long he can continue this comfortable and rewarding blend of activities. >read Denis's story |
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George Nordhaus of Santa Fe, NM, spent his entire working career as an information provider to the insurance industry — that is, up until the time he rebooted, at 75, and launched a new venture. George is the author of eight books and numerous articles on insurance and marketing, and was editor of a weekly insurance newsletter for 40 years. He has a great rebooting story to tell. >read George’s story |
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Frank Mathews of Atlanta, GA, is a dentist who just sailed right past the traditional retirement ages and kept on working. He no longer practices active dentistry, but provides dental health and education services in schools and dental clinics. His motivation: “The benefit of being useful, and being able to help other people.” >read Frank's story |
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Millie Paul of Los Angeles, CA, is a rebooter in midstream. She has agreed to share some very personal thoughts about the process she is going through. I think you’ll find them most inspirational. >read Millie's story ... to date |
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The late Archie Davis was a man of great accomplishments — bank chairman, president of both the American Bankers Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, state legislator. But when he retired at 65 he went back to school to study and pursue his passion: the history of the Civil War. Archie Davis was the first real rebooter I ever knew. >read Archie's story |
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Richard Brandi of San Francisco, CA, is back in school working on a degree in historical preservation after previous careers in corporate communications and public relations consulting. He discovered that historical preservation blends many of his personal interests and gives him a way to simultaneously pursue all of them. >read Richard's story |
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Lee Callaway of Redwood City, CA, has reinvented himself several times, including a transition from corporate executive to consultant, two trips back to graduate school and, most recently, as the founder of this website. His driving force is staying active, discovering and trying new things, and continually searching for new challenges. >read Lee's story |
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Dave McClure of San Carlos, CA, is a personal financial planner, consultant and entrepreneur who has gone through what he calls a series of minor reboots, “or maybe just upgrades, like software upgrades.” He says a potential rebooter needs to find where one’s motivations and skills overlap – “that’s where you need to go.” >read Dave's story |
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