Forgive me for cheating a bit this week. I’m sharing a recent post I put out on Quora recently that kicked up some fuss. You’ve read much of this before, but, as it’s said, repetition is the mother of learning. So, it’s that thought, along with this – -that has me short-cutting this week.… Continue reading Most Americans of Retirement Age Are Not Ready to Retire. That Could Be a Good Thing!
Category: Career
How would you describe your last 80 years in this world? Some advice for 40+ year olds (and maybe some other 80-year olds).
I penned this article 20 months ago on Quora.com before number 80 happened. There’s been about 90,000 “Mikeys” that have liked it so far and since today is, in fact, my 80th birthday, I felt it appropriate to tune it up and share it with this tribe. I think 80 years earns the right to… Continue reading How would you describe your last 80 years in this world? Some advice for 40+ year olds (and maybe some other 80-year olds).
Open Letter to Madison, Who’s 39 and “Feeling old.” Oh, please!!
Photo by Julien L on Unsplash Madison ??, from somewhere on this planet, tossed out this question recently on Quora.com. I couldn’t resist responding since I’ve passed her by 2x and just might have a few thoughts on the topic. “Is 39 years old considered old? I feel like I have so much to accomplish. I want to… Continue reading Open Letter to Madison, Who’s 39 and “Feeling old.” Oh, please!!
Why Work Half of Our Life Expectancy? Maybe We Should Work All of It.
Recently, a Quora member posed the question: ” Why work half of our life expectancy?” I wasn’t sure if he was suggesting that this is too short or too long of a time to work. I suspect since work today is generally considered a “have to do” and not “a want to do” that he… Continue reading Why Work Half of Our Life Expectancy? Maybe We Should Work All of It.
How does one work a 40 hour a week job, have time to cook healthy meals, sleep 8 hours a night, and go to the gym?
Maybe you’ve got this all figured out. I don’t. I know – we’re just supposed to get better at “time management.” But then, we can’t “manage time.” Time is fixed, immutable, and unchanging. It manages itself and we can’t change what exists for us to function within. We can’t change that a minute is… Continue reading How does one work a 40 hour a week job, have time to cook healthy meals, sleep 8 hours a night, and go to the gym?
Are you “youthful” or “useful”? (The mirrors at 24 Hour Fitness answer part of that question for me!)
Part of me says it’s unfair to have so many mirrors in an athletic club. They are everywhere – and they don’t lie. But then if you are part of the tank top, tattoo, tiny testicle, mirror muscle group hanging out with your lululemon-clad girlfriend, mirrors are essential. For someone approaching geezerdom it’s, well, painful.… Continue reading Are you “youthful” or “useful”? (The mirrors at 24 Hour Fitness answer part of that question for me!)
I’m 57, have no savings, and am unemployed. Is it too late to turn my life around? An open letter response.
An open letter to a mid-lifer that recently posed this question on Quora.com. I’m 57, have no savings, and am unemployed. Is it too late to turn my life around? Absolutely not!!! It’s never too late to start but always too early to quit! Consider that you may have 20–30 years ahead of you… Continue reading I’m 57, have no savings, and am unemployed. Is it too late to turn my life around? An open letter response.
Please Tell Me You Didn’t Do New Year’s Resolutions Again!
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels OK, I’m betting they may not be on paper, but you plan to: Lose weight Eat better Exercise more Watch less TV Spend more time with family Read more Go to church regularly Get more sleep Take up a hobby Quit smoking Volunteer more Drop Facebook In other words, become a New… Continue reading Please Tell Me You Didn’t Do New Year’s Resolutions Again!
What Should You Expect When You Turn 60 Years Old?
Photo by Tim Cooper on Unsplash I recently answered this question for an obvious younger whippersnapper on Quora.com. What Should You Expect When You Turn 60 Years Old? With the 20th anniversary of that age within view for me, I had a few thoughts I’ve accumulated over those two decades. I hope you won’t expect much more than… Continue reading What Should You Expect When You Turn 60 Years Old?
Is Your Age a “Jail Sentence?” Or a “Gateway?”
A 64-year old woman recently found me through one of my blogs and engaged me about my career transition coaching services for folks at mid-life and beyond. She is gainfully employed in her 20th year with her employer, but concerned about some changes that she finds unattractive and unsettling. She’s feeling trapped because her options… Continue reading Is Your Age a “Jail Sentence?” Or a “Gateway?”