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Harry Agress Jr., MD

11/2/25

Dr. Harry Agress Jr. spent 36 years in Radiology before retiring 10 years ago, discovering newfound joy, purpose, and fulfillment. A nationally recognized lecturer and teacher at Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical Centers, he is now the author of the new book, Next Years Best Years: Taking Your Retirement to the Next Level - / A Resource for Personal and Emotional Well-Being.”

His passion is helping others embrace retirement as a vibrant new chapter. With his experience in over 30 speaking and podcast engagements on optimizing retirement and more than 100 career medical lectures, he takes joy in sharing what he has learned from journaling, researching and experiencing over the past decade.

In an encouraging and life-affirming manner, Dr. Agress shows his audiences the full potential of what can essentially become a whole new life. He has presented to The American Medical Association, The New York Times, 92NY (NYC), Neuberger Berman Private Wealth Management, and numerous podcasts, including SiriusXM’s Retirement Wisdom and the Doctors Channel with Dr. Caren Behar, Director Tisch Center for Women’s Health, NYU Langone Health. He will soon be presenting a 3-part seminar for AARP. His journey has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on

NBC’s Today Show,

Combining his passions for medicine and photography, Dr. Agress donates his artwork to healthcare facilities, creating a more welcoming and caring environment for patients, their families and staff. He has also lectured at 92NY on “Photography and Curiosity.”

If you would like Dr. Agress to speak at your next meeting on redefining retirement—not as an endpoint, but as a dynamic time for wellness, adventure, and meaning, please contact him at NextYearsBestYears.com.

NBC’s Today Show,

Testimonials for

Next Years Best Years

"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami

Testimonials for

Next Years Best Years

"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami

Testimonials for

Next Years Best Years

"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami
"Next Years Best Years is not just a guide to retirement, it's a companion through the maze of life's transitions. With wisdom and insight, Dr. Agress taps into the well of personal experience to offer a roadmap for discovering purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the next chapter of life, making it a must-read for anyone embarking on a new journey."
David Perlmutter, MD
Author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, and Brain Wash and highly respected healthcare authority
"Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. Dr. Harry Agress has given us a delightful, deeply thoughtful, and easy-to-follow guide to happiness, fulfillment and mental sharpness in retirement. Next Years Best Years is a sparkling gem. It’s packed with excellent advice, worksheets, anecdotes, and inspiring thoughts on how our next Act can be even more inspiring and fun than the previous."
R. Thomas Herman
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Wealth Management Section, Journalism Lecturer at University of San Diego, and former Lecturer at Yale University
"Having known Dr. Agress as a Radiology colleague throughout his professional clinical and teaching career and now in his retirement, I was thrilled to read Next Years Best Years. As in all of Harry's endeavors, this book is so well written and thoughtful. The contents are well organized, introspective and easy to both grasp and relate to at any point in one's career. I could only smile as the enthusiastic Harry Agress that I know comes through in each chapter with detailed reflection and uplifting consideration."
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY
"What a find! This unique resource bursts with practical information and real-world recommendations that can help anyone negotiate the sometimes uncertain passage into retirement. Laced with humor and sage advice, Dr. Agress shares in-the-trenches tips, personal revelations and successful strategies for navigating the journey. A must-read for everyone who wants their next years to be their best years."
Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD
Award-winning Cardiologist and Author, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Northwell Health
“Having just finished Harry Agress’ passionate and insightful book, Next Years Best Years, I have a completely new outlook on retirement. Getting this sneak peak into planning ahead and valuing this stage of life now makes me look forward to this time more than ever. Harry is as inspiring as he is informative, sending a message of encouragement to us all. Now I have more than just good intentions, I have a roadmap! Thank you Harry.”
Clifford Pickett
Professional World Travel and Commercial Photographer, Educator and Creative Consultant to National Geographic, British Airways and Clinique
"A delightful and refreshingly informative guide for meeting the "What Now? Moment" called retirement and realizing some of this life's most enjoyable and meaningful treasures."
Ken Druck, Ph.D
Author of "Courageous Aging: Your Best Years Ever Reimagined" and "How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward."
"On behalf of OLLI@UM I want to thank you for a most interesting, enjoyable, and well prepared presentation. We have received so many positive comments from those who attended, both in person and virtually. Clearly you are a great example of having a meaningful and happy retirement."
Joe Falowitz
Speaker Series Chair, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - University of
Miami