Do not retire

Often people retire from work only to become incredibly lazy or obsessively active. Lazy individuals refuse to do anything.

Manic characters go crazy in their attempt to stave off deterioration; often speeding up the process rather than retarding it.

In Asia, the preference is to remain gently active, to not actually retire as such. Instead of going crazy or slobbing out, keep occupied and continue to develop your body, mind and interests.