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Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle

Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle

Update: 2025-03-20
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A legendary airline captain’s final flight, a viral send-off, and the unexpected turbulence of retirement—this episode snaps your seat back and tray table into their full upright position. After 40 years of high-stakes decisions and strict schedules, stepping away from the cockpit felt like losing purpose for Mark Hardcastle. Navigating the sudden freedom proved unexpectedly disorienting, but embracing a self-imposed sabbatical opened the door to healing, reflection, and new possibilities. Discover how Mark stabilized his glide path, reclaimed fulfillment, and transformed retirement into the kind of life that takes off after work ends. So deploy the landing gear, clear the runway, and get ready for a happy retirement.

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Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle

Final Approach: A Pilot’s Viral Send-Off and the Flight Plan for a Thriving Retirement with Mark Hardcastle

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