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I delve into Mel Gibson's spot-on perspective on retirement, which I contend is unnatural in the modern hedonistic context. I explore Gibson’s commitment to staying creative and active into his later years, doing work that matters, and contrast this with our societal norm of subsidized and unexamined retirement.
02:47 The Problem with Subsidized Retirement
08:23 Mel Gibson's Future Projects
14:13 The Passion of the Christ Sequel
23:26 Mel’s Redemption Arc
23:48 True Elites
25:41 The Landed Gentry, Country Gentlemen
34:00 Alaric the Barbarian on “Traditional” things
Andy Flattery is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Owner of Simple Wealth Planning. He serves young and affluent families that are working to lower their time preference and achieve financial sovereignty. Flattery is the host of The Reformed Financial Advisor Podcast, where he relates stories in Kansas City history to pivotal themes in personal finance. When he’s not helping individuals build wealth, you can catch him playing rec sports, reading Austrian economists, and spending time with his wife and three children.