ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Len Hayduchok and guest Peter Moore discuss:
- Peter’s unconventional path and the art of reinventing your life
- Why “retirement” is the wrong word for your next chapter
- Curiosity, good questions, and the courage to be openly ignorant
- Travel, other cultures, and seeing your own life with new eyes
- Embracing silence, uncertainty, and identity shifts after a big career ends
Key Takeaways:
- Reinvention has no age limit. Losing a long-term “dream job” at 60 pushed Peter into his most authentic and creative work yet as a cartoonist, writer, and humorist.
- Curiosity and good questions open doors. Being genuinely interested in people and asking open-ended questions creates surprising connections, opportunities, and stories.
- Side interests can become your next chapter. What began as casual adult-ed art classes evolved into a new career built on illustration, humor, and storytelling.
- Silence and uncertainty are powerful teachers. The scary space after being laid off created room for Peter to hear his inner voice, reassess his identity, and discover what he really wanted next.
- Adventure is a mindset, not just a trip. From global travel to moving to a new city where he knew almost no one, Peter treats life changes as quests—guided by openness, “ignorant” curiosity, and confidence he’ll figure it out.
"Unless you take that turn down the empty road where you don't know anybody, you're not going to have a chance to do that." – Peter Moore
About the guest, Peter Moore:
Peter Moore is an editor, writer, illustrator, animator, co-author, radio host, TV guest, speaker, and journalism lecturer. He currently works as a columnist and cartoonist for The Colorado Sun and a commentator and animator for NPR. Peter has served as interim editor of BACKPACKER magazine, launch editor for NatuRX, and spent two decades at Men’s Health magazine, where he rose to VP/Editor.
He has written or ghostwritten three New York Times bestsellers and now publishes twice weekly on Substack, where his loyal readership generates tens of thousands of monthly reads. Known for blending humor, travel, creativity, and thoughtful observation, Peter continues to explore new ways to tell stories and inspire curiosity in every chapter of life.
Connect with Peter Moore:
Website: http://petermoore.substack.com | http://www.kunc.org/peter-moore | https://www.backpacker.com/byline/peter-moore/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-moore-r2e
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoad2Elsewhere
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/road2elsewhere/
Substack: https://petermoore.substack.com/
About the host, Len Hayduchok:
Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner™ with over 25 years of experience in the financial services profession. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, providing comprehensive wealth management programs to individuals in their retirement and retirement-planning years. Len is committed to advising clients based on their best interests and has extensive training in securities and life insurance. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary.
Learn more about Len’s book:
MaxAMAZING™ Your Retirement: Practical Guidance for an Enjoyable and Fulfilling Capstone to Your Life
Book website: https://maxamazing.com/
The book "MaxAMAZING™ Your Retirement" challenges the conventional view of retirement as merely accumulating assets and emphasizes the importance of aligning financial resources with one's true values and desires. Len introduces his Life/Money System, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and financial planning to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.
Dedicated Financial Services: https://dedicatedfinancial.com/
CONNECT WITH LEN:
https://maxamazing.com/len-hayduchok/
Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez
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