Roar

Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late)

By: Michael Clinton

Narrated by: Michael Clinton, Gibson Frazier

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

This “inspiring reminder that it is never too late to reinvent yourself” (Nina García, editor-in-chief, Elle) shows you how to make second half of your life happy and productive—whether or not retirement is in your future plans.

We are living in a time when everyone is constantly reassessing what is next for them. In the mid-career group, people who have spent years working are now seeing their industry dramatically evolve and are facing the question: “What does that mean for me in the next twenty years?” At the same time, the post-career population is also going through massive change and dealing with the fact that many of them are not prepared financially, logistically, or emotionally for the next phase of their lives. And while we may want to retire, most of us don’t want to do nothing.

With expert insight and approachable techniques, Roar helps you identify fresh goals and take meaningful action to achieve a purposeful life. Featuring a unique and dynamic 4-part process, Roar shows you how to:

-Reimagine yourself
-Own who you are
-Act on what’s next
-Reassess your relationships

Transformative and invigorating, “you couldn’t pick a better roadmap for your next chapter than Roar. It teach[es] you how to approach the future not with fear or worry, but with passion and purpose” (Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief, Esquire).

©2021 Michael Clinton. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“ROAR is a delight. The wisdom it offers working adults of all ages is compassionate, results-driven, and eminently actionable. Whether you’re making a midlife career change or seeking purpose after retirement, you couldn’t pick a better roadmap for your next chapter than ROAR. It will teach you how to approach the future not with fear or worry, but with passion and purpose.” (Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of Esquire)

“Many of us achieve big goals in the first half of our lives and then we hit a certain age and struggle with the question: What's next for me? Well, guess what? Your best days are ahead of you, and this book will help you find clarity on your vision, purpose, and passion. ROAR provides the trail map to get you on track to live the rest of your life without limits.” (Alison Levine, team captain of the first American women’s Everest expedition and New York Times bestselling author of On The Edge)

“Joining the ranks of Brené Brown and Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Clinton forces you to evaluate your life honestly and embrace radical solutions for what’s not working. Brimming with real-life examples, he gives a blueprint for how to embrace your second act that will ensure you ROAR as loud as you can.” (Joanna Coles, executive producer of The Bold Type and director of Snap Inc.)

Roarrrrrr

I love the perspective it gave me, from other’s people point of view. Got a lot of ideas as to what my next 30 years will look like.

Illuminating take on older adulthood

I am a young retiree and I appreciate the ideas and advice presented here. This is a good read and good advice for anyone serious about living their best life.

Wonderful resource for the wonderfully resourced

It’s hard to feel sorry for the rich, but the author prevails anyway in this Boomer convention elitism.

Great book

This book was enlightening! I can’t wait to sit down and write my goals and dreams. I’m encouraged to dream and make it happen! Great read or should I say listen!!

Inspiring and Practical!

I enjoyed the large amount and wide variety of personal examples. It removes your ability to say “I can’t do that” or I’m too old”.

Inspiration done very well!

This book is exactly what I had needed to feel encouraged along my path. It’s extremely validating and the examples of people who have done incredible things after 50, who’ll surely give you the courage to find your own way. While listening, I had the thought, this is the gift I give all my friends turning 50!

retelling of other successes with no depth

just brief anecdotes of stories of those who changed careers with no substance or connection for readers