I retired early from my demanding job at 55. Now that I'm 86, I attribute my successful retirement to a few key decisions.

• 01/23/2025, 7:28 AM
• businessinsider.com

Melissa Noble

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Frank Noble, an 86-year-old retiree and avid gardener from Porepunkah, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity.