Preparing for aging can be similar to preparing for war

August, 2005. Salmen Pak, Iraq. My M4 is pressed tight into my shoulder as my team stacks on the door.

Intel said the building holds a mix of combatants and civilians.

Muzzle awareness and trigger discipline is key.

Every man has a job to do.

Cover your corner or else.

First man hits the door, then it's like a choreographed dance.

Every step is planned, yours eyes and muzzle are one.

We ran this MOUT drill countless times before our first raids in Iraq.

You're only as good as your training, so we trained like lives depended on it, because they did.

Whatever battles you may face in the future, preparation is essential.

Planning for retirement, aging and care, wealth transfer, and legacy are no different.

Victory doesn't come by accident, but with clear intention.

You know it's coming, so have a plan for it.