Image by Georgi Dyulgerov from Pixabay Shouldn’t we, as “modern elders” be marrying our wisdom to others, somehow, someway? We’ve piled up 30, 40, 50 years of it. Where does it make sense to hoard it, warehouse it, let it go stale? OK, so you don’t feel like you are wise. Wrong, dear friend! You have your own… Continue reading Where Do You Go With Your Wisdom? Don’t Waste It On An 88-year Old Retirement Model.
Category: Career
Three Words That Can Change Life At Any Age: Choice, Creativity, Courage
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Raise your hand if you have found life to flow smoothly, without unexpected twists or turns. Crickets! Anyone here been sailing along, everything under control – good work, good health, enough money, things good at home, lots of friends – and then suddenly something knocks you off that plateau. If that hasn’t… Continue reading Three Words That Can Change Life At Any Age: Choice, Creativity, Courage
FOGO vs LOGO – A Formula for Aging With Purpose
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay A month ago, I wrote about a new acronym that has emerged regarding aging: FOGO – Fear of Growing Old. Allow me to quote myself from the article: “FOGO is rooted in time travel. By that I mean, traveling to and wallowing in the regrets and guilt of the past or casting… Continue reading FOGO vs LOGO – A Formula for Aging With Purpose
Thinking About Your Thinking. A Key To Your Future Happiness.
Photo by jose aljovin on Unsplash “There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker Don’t you just hate guys like Drucker – dragging up so much truth and reality and sticking our noses in it? As a world changer, he got away with that tactic for decades –… Continue reading Thinking About Your Thinking. A Key To Your Future Happiness.
Can You Start Life Over at 60? It May Be the Best Time!
It’s a question that gets asked a lot, especially by men since we’re the ones that inflict ourselves with the pressure to “perform.” I wrestled with this question at that age two decades ago. My simple answer is “yes” – but – – – – – – – you may want to consider “pivoting” rather… Continue reading Can You Start Life Over at 60? It May Be the Best Time!
Are Millennials and GenXer’s More Prepared Than Previous Generations for Retirement? Probably Not? So What?
I’m not sure how many in my subscriber tribe fall in the GenX or millennial age category. I’m guessing not the majority. Regardless, I’m forging forward with this message because it also has relevancy for us modern elders. Statistics are revealing that the millennial and GenX generations are less financially prepared for retirement than previous… Continue reading Are Millennials and GenXer’s More Prepared Than Previous Generations for Retirement? Probably Not? So What?
If Career Defined You, How Do You Find Fulfillment in Retirement?
There’s a bigger question. If your career is fulfilling, why would you retire? Ask Warren Buffett or William Shatner or any of a long list of creative people who find fulfillment in their careers, don’t retire, and will only hang it up when the body/mind hangs it up. Or consider George Burns who worked until… Continue reading If Career Defined You, How Do You Find Fulfillment in Retirement?
What Is a Middle-age Crisis? Had Yours Yet?
The concept of a “crisis” at mid-life is talked about a lot. IMHO, it’s highly overplayed. Few of us experience a true crisis. It’s really more of a catharsis that we go through, usually starting at that point where the ego begins to move aside and the need to continue to accumulate, strive… Continue reading What Is a Middle-age Crisis? Had Yours Yet?
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… Continue reading You’re Over 50. Heads Up – Your Intelligence Is Crystallizing. (if you’re lucky!)
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… Continue reading What is better – having a job or being retired? Let’s think this through.