Staying Relevant: It isn't rocket-science by Gopal Bengeri
About the Session:
"LET US OVERTAKE OURSELVES."
After retirement, simply continuing in the same field may feel safe, but it is not a good long-term strategy. Relying on past expertise alone, can make us vulnerable and replaceable - especially with rapid advancements in AI and global change. Retirees must commit to continuous learning; develop skills that are difficult for AI to replicate; and remain aware of global developments, in order to stay relevant and avoid obsolescence. There are abundant opportunities to learn and reinvent ourselves — what is required is curiosity, initiative, and the willingness to shape our own next chapter rather than waiting for direction.
Key Takeaways:
Knowledge is never a waste. Stay curious — everything you learn today may become relevant tomorrow.
Become a discerning learner. Absorb information widely but develop the wisdom to separate fact from opinion and signal from noise.
Reclaim postponed interests. Explore the subjects and skills you never had time for earlier — this is your window.
Stay relevant by staying agile. Learn quickly, adapt continuously, and build capabilities that command respect, not sympathy.
Reverse the narrative. Age is not a decline — it is an accumulated strength. The capacity is already within you; you only have to act on it.
About the Speaker:
Selectively Retired. Maverick. Learner. Untrained Cook. Engineer. Industrialist. Entrepreneur. Teacher. Trainer. Farmer. Inquisitive to the point of irritation. People person. Night Owl. Early Bird. Romantic (I think). Impractically Practical as well. Deep Interest in Music, Shayari, Painting, Sketching, Drawing and Photography. Proponent of Design in Everything. Capable of sustained inactivity, can hibernate when required. Comfortable being alone. Also needs lots of friends and good company.