The State of Your Encore — Annual Check-In 2026

Help us shape the future of The Encore Project

Once a year, we pause to listen. This 8-10 minute survey helps us understand who you are, what you need, and how The Encore Project can better serve men navigating their encore years. Your candid feedback directly shapes our content, features, and priorities for the year ahead.

We value your time and your voice. Every response matters.

Content Performance

Content Category Importance

Put these options in order, with your most preferred at the top.

Coping with Grief & Loss
Creative Pursuits
Faith and Fulfillment
Financial Empowerment
Health and Wellness
Inspiration & Personal Growth
Relationships & Companionship
Retirement Reimagined
Tech Savvy Seniors
Travel and Adventure

Most Valuable Content Formats

	1	2	3	4	5
Personal stories (Meet [First Name])	1Personal stories (Meet [First Name]) 1	2Personal stories (Meet [First Name]) 2	3Personal stories (Meet [First Name]) 3	4Personal stories (Meet [First Name]) 4	5Personal stories (Meet [First Name]) 5
Practical step-by-step guides	1Practical step-by-step guides 1	2Practical step-by-step guides 2	3Practical step-by-step guides 3	4Practical step-by-step guides 4	5Practical step-by-step guides 5
Expert interviews	1Expert interviews 1	2Expert interviews 2	3Expert interviews 3	4Expert interviews 4	5Expert interviews 5
Research/data-driven articles	1Research/data-driven articles 1	2Research/data-driven articles 2	3Research/data-driven articles 3	4Research/data-driven articles 4	5Research/data-driven articles 5
Inspirational/motivational content	1Inspirational/motivational content 1	2Inspirational/motivational content 2	3Inspirational/motivational content 3	4Inspirational/motivational content 4	5Inspirational/motivational content 5
Interactive tools (quizzes, polls, surveys)	1Interactive tools (quizzes, polls, surveys) 1	2Interactive tools (quizzes, polls, surveys) 2	3Interactive tools (quizzes, polls, surveys) 3	4Interactive tools (quizzes, polls, surveys) 4	5Interactive tools (quizzes, polls, surveys) 5
Podcasts	1Podcasts 1	2Podcasts 2	3Podcasts 3	4Podcasts 4	5Podcasts 5
Short-form content	1Short-form content 1	2Short-form content 2	3Short-form content 3	4Short-form content 4	5Short-form content 5
Video	1Video 1	2Video 2	3Video 3	4Video 4	5Video 5

What topics or specific content are we NOT covering that you wish we would?

Satisfaction & Trust

Not at all satisfied Extremely satisfied
0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Not at all likely Extremely likely
0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

What's ONE thing we could do to make The Encore Project better?

Valuable there topics

Future Direction

Interest in New Offerings

	Not interested	Maybe	Definitely
Online courses/learning programs	Not interestedOnline courses/learning programs Not interested	MaybeOnline courses/learning programs Maybe	DefinitelyOnline courses/learning programs Definitely
In-person local gatherings	Not interestedIn-person local gatherings Not interested	MaybeIn-person local gatherings Maybe	DefinitelyIn-person local gatherings Definitely
Virtual webinars/events	Not interestedVirtual webinars/events Not interested	MaybeVirtual webinars/events Maybe	DefinitelyVirtual webinars/events Definitely
One-on-one mentoring	Not interestedOne-on-one mentoring Not interested	MaybeOne-on-one mentoring Maybe	DefinitelyOne-on-one mentoring Definitely
Private community/forum	Not interestedPrivate community/forum Not interested	MaybePrivate community/forum Maybe	DefinitelyPrivate community/forum Definitely
Member-only content	Not interestedMember-only content Not interested	MaybeMember-only content Maybe	DefinitelyMember-only content Definitely
Annual retreat or conference	Not interestedAnnual retreat or conference Not interested	MaybeAnnual retreat or conference Maybe	DefinitelyAnnual retreat or conference Definitely
Corporate partnerships	Not interestedCorporate partnerships Not interested	MaybeCorporate partnerships Maybe	DefinitelyCorporate partnerships Definitely
Nothing—prefer current format	Not interestedNothing—prefer current format Not interested	MaybeNothing—prefer current format Maybe	DefinitelyNothing—prefer current format Definitely

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your needs, experiences, or vision for The Encore Project?

The State of Your Encore — Annual Check-In 2026

About You

Your Encore Journey

Content Performance

Satisfaction & Trust

Future Direction

Resources