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Retirement: Sharing Stories, Becoming Better, Helping Others ⚓ Earn Your Anchors! | Words From The Wise

Retirement isn't slowing down—it's stepping into a new mission: sharing your hard-earned story, chasing the best version of yourself, and lifting others along the way. Retired Navy CMC Gary Wise reflects on this chapter—25 years of active-duty leadership now fueling a full life of purpose. Family trips (spring camping with the boys at Camp Blanding, summer Europe getaway with Erica—the first kid-free since 2015), guiding middle schoolers at church every Sunday, and leading 180+ NJROTC cadets at Vanguard High School keep the days packed with meaning. This isn't coasting; it's active service in a new uniform—mentoring teens through life's transitions, modeling grit and faith, and building memories that last. "I'm not afraid to live in the leadership arena," Gary says, "and I'm hopeful it'll all turn out great." In retirement's full-contact sport, this passion project—Words From The Wise—is 100% about personal growth: sharing real stories, offering no-BS life advice, and helping others (parents, teens, veterans, leaders) figure out their journeys while enjoying his own. Deckplate leadership doesn't retire—it evolves. Dive deeper—watch the full episode via end screen/cards.

What You Will Learn:
Why retirement is the perfect arena to keep leading: share your story authentically, pursue self-improvement, and mentor the next generation without the uniform.
How family adventures (camping resets, couple getaways) recharge relationships, create lasting bonds, and give everyone something to look forward to amid busy lives.
The fulfillment of guiding young people: middle school ministry + NJROTC teaching = daily chances to instill discipline, faith, resilience, and ownership in teens navigating big changes.
The mindset shift: "I'm hopeful it will all turn out great"—embrace uncertainty in retirement with optimism, consistency, and a willingness to show up vulnerably.
Practical personal growth in action: turn passion into platform (YouTube, podcast, book, coaching), enjoy the journey, and help others through real-life wisdom instead of theory.
Broader lesson: retirement isn't the end of impact—it's a new phase to become your best self while serving family, community, and those who need guidance.

Connect With Gary Wise:
LinkedIn:   / gary-wiseleadershipsolutions  
Website: https://wiseleadershipsolutions.com/
Podcast: https://www.wordsfromthewise.net/
Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459480
YouTube:    / @words_from_the_wise  

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Kindle Edition Life, Leadership, and Board Games Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWTB8PBT

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