The book Transition to Retirement: The Uncharted Course will form the basis for this and three following articles that will give you a reason to pause and ponder various things as you begin the transition from your job to retirement. Stepping out of your career and into retirement isn’t as simple as it might appear on the surface, so making your retirement years as rewarding, challenging and satisfying as all your previous years takes some time to consider. Each article will raise some questions, but the Questions and Ponderings plus the Aids to Navigation provided at the end of each will help you on your way.