Identity Before Retirement: Who Were You Created to Be?

February 14, 2026
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In this episode, Ben Taatjes explores the foundational question every retiree must answer before stepping into their next chapter: Who were you created to be? Drawing from C.S. Lewis's insight on the longings of our hearts, Ben reveals why misplaced identity before retirement becomes amplified afterward. Discover the core truths about your identity - that you're made in God's image, created to serve others, and called to give because God is a giver. Learn why the goal of life isn't accumulating the most money possible, but strategically giving it away in alignment with your true identity. Ben challenges the notion that retirement is a finish line and reveals the powerful truth: identity doesn't come from retirement, but identity gives retirement its meaning.

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Ben has been in the financial services industry for nearly two decades. He has worked alongside thousands of families and individuals while owning and operating Taatjes Financial Group, a retirement planning firm in west-central Minnesota. While Ben loves to work with retirees, his passion extends far beyond the numbers. This passion led to the publishing of his first book, Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America in 2017 as well as co-founding Retire Repurposed in 2019.
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