More people now want to live to 100 or beyond. What’s up with that? Three thoughts from a future centenarian.

Nausea was a common reaction. Derisive laughter and/or a cocked eyebrow were givens every time. That’s what happened when I began to trumpet 5+ years ago, as I approached 75, that I was planning to live to 112 1/2. Even my explanation for the unusual number didn’t allay the negative reactions to the prospect of […]

Retirement: Blessing or a curse? The jury has returned. But it’s still hung.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Imagine it’s your first-time meeting with a certified financial planner, a financial services veteran with a string of acronyms after his/her name. Imagine the conversation going like this: “Welcome, so glad to meet you. I’ve been looking forward to having this conversation with you. It’s a great day for […]

“Suicide By Lifestyle.” Can We Get Any Better At This Art Form in America? Yes- Here Are Five Suggestions.

Image: Flotsam/Shutterstock.com Suicide by lifestyle. Now there’s a term that seems appropriate for today’s America considering our lifespan is receding and our healthspan tends to be pretty stinky relative to its potential. I couldn’t ignore the phrase when I came across it in a new book I’ve just started – “The Body: A Guide for […]

You’re Over 50. Heads Up – Your Intelligence Is Crystallizing. (if you’re lucky!)

Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash Did you know that we go through two stages of intelligence across our lifespan? I didn’t either until I came across a conversation between Chip Conley and Arthur Brooks. As you may recall, I’m a big fan of Chip Conley, entrepreneur, author of “Wisdom at Work” and founder of […]

Growing old or getting old? They’re two different things and you have a choice.

We are all going to grow old – that is inevitable and immutable. Life is a fatal disease. Once contracted, there is no known cure. Time marches on. Getting old, on the other hand, is optional. That’s between the temples. How we grow old is largely up to us and starts with attitude. I’ll bet […]

What is better – having a job or being retired? Let’s think this through.

I’ll apologize in advance for what is a pretty esoteric answer. I suggest that neither is a good option. Job What is a “job?” Some have defined it as “jackass of the boss”, a rather brash definition but, unfortunately, one that applies for many. A job is a relatable term for most as it’s what […]