As a member of the Baby Boomer generation, I've lived through immense cultural shifts. My cohort came of age in the 1960s and 70s - a time of great social change and exploration of new ideas. That sense of revolutionary spirit is still very much alive in many of us today.

While some see retirement as a time to slow down, I see it as an opportunity for reinvention and unlocking creative potential. That's the message I aim to share in my new book, The Baby Boomer's Guide to the Creator Economy.

Today's creator economy offers infinite possibilities for Boomers to unleash their creativity. The digital landscape provides new platforms and tools to share our talents with the world. Whether through starting a blog, publishing fiction, developing an online course, or selling handmade crafts, the internet has opened up new ways to generate income by doing what we love in our encore careers.

Pursuing these creative outlets isn't just about making money or keeping busy. It speaks to key values that have defined Baby Boomers since the counterculture era: rejecting conformity, choosing freedom over security, and staying young at heart. We grew up breaking rules and challenging norms. Now we can bring that same innovative spirit to life after traditional retirement.

My generation still feels youthful in spirit. We're energized by learning new skills and expanding our minds. The creator economy enables us to lead lives of purpose where we control our own destiny. We can reinvent ourselves, connect with like-minded peers, and leave a legacy - all while unleashing creativity.

The core values that shaped Baby Boomers in the 60s and 70s equip us perfectly for today's creator economy. By sharing our talents and perspectives, we can blaze a trail for Gen X and Millennials to follow. 

I wrote this book to inspire Boomers to take the leap into this exciting new chapter of life. Retirement doesn't mean hitting the brakes - it means pursuing long-held dreams and exploring new creative frontiers. Our greatest contributions may still lie ahead.