The Muscle Car Retirement Plan: Using Positive Psychology with Gobs of Horsepower

The Muscle Car Retirement Plan: Using Positive Psychology with Gobs of Horsepower

I did the right thing, the one and only thing; I did what any rational man would do when faced with retirement: I got a muscle car and hit the road! I did not want a rocking chair or a book of classics to read. No, I wanted to relive my youth, so I got a muscle car and hit the road! My wife said I was going haywire. Why not take up birding or painting or woodworking? No! I got a muscle car and hit the road! And now, she loves it. This memoir recounts my steps (and missteps) of a Muscle Car Retirement Plan shaped by the tenants of positive psychology (e.g., expressing gratitude, savoring the good stuff, and hanging with friends), and steeped in American motoring culture (e.g., attending car shows, cruising main street, and chasing after wacky roadside attractions). Everything you need to start your own road-tripping adventure is here. Plus, you will learn to deal with ghosts, dinosaurs, and unnatural wonders, not to mention all the useful insights you will get from my flashbacks and hallucinations (the latter probably from eating too much chocolate on the road – no worries though, you can go sugar-free if you want). Plus, I share valuable tips for dealing with incredulous wives who do not get the muscle car vibe, but love you anyway.