I have to say that it's probably because of my preparation. As I mentioned in my opening remarks, I knew two years before I retired that I was going to have to leave the forces. So I had time to prepare for the transition, to think about what I wanted to do. I also had access to the training that was available.
In my opinion, attitude is also at play. I had a very positive attitude, so it wasn't hard for me to leave the forces. It's kind of like college graduation, when you throw your graduate cap up in the air and move on to the next stage of your life.
For me, preparation and attitude were the key elements.