A friend of mine spent several years working hard on selling and transitioning his business to a new leadership team. When I asked him about how the transition has gone for him personally, he said, “I did a great job transitioning the business, but not so great in preparing for my personal transition.” 

Over the years, I’ve seen many leaders wind down their careers well, without planning for their own personal transition. An important question that needs answered is this: “What is my plan and purpose for my personal future?” 

In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” 

Don’t just finish your career well, make sure you have a plan and purpose to finish your life well.