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
Do you think you are ageing gracefully or is there some work to be done?
Image by G John from Pixabay I had to stop and think about this question. What does “gracefully” mean? My dictionary doesn’t have it except as an adverb of grace. Under grace, we find words like charm, attractiveness, beauty, and ease of movement. I’ve been on the planet longer than most, having entered my 9th decade (for you… Continue reading Do you think you are ageing gracefully or is there some work to be done?
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!
Open Letter to a 27-year old – Get It Together, NOW!
A curious young whipper-snapper posed this question recently on Quora.com. What is the average or expected life expectancy for someone born in 1996? I took a swing at it. How would you predict it? There are too many variables at play in longevity to say with certainty how long someone born in 1996… Continue reading Open Letter to a 27-year old – Get It Together, NOW!
Afraid of getting old? We’ve Got an New Acronym For You.
There’s a popular acronym that is thrown around a lot these days – FOMO – Fear of Missing Out. It causes people to stop thinking and be susceptible to the latest fashion, fad, or false promises. Now there’s a new acronym on the block – FOGO – Fear of Getting Old. It’s understandable. Our global… Continue reading Afraid of getting old? We’ve Got an New Acronym For You.
Who’s the Arbiter of Your Health? Please Tell Me It Isn’t Your Doctor.
Can I share some non-news with you? This was published in the Becker’s Hospital Review on 1/31/2023 (I subscribe to try to stay ahead of the out-of-control craziness in healthcare today since I deal daily with execs in the field.) “The U.S. spends two to four times as much on healthcare as most other high-income… Continue reading Who’s the Arbiter of Your Health? Please Tell Me It Isn’t Your Doctor.
Removing the Friction of Retirement. Who’s Crazy Idea Was This Anyway?
Photo by Sandeep Singh on Unsplash I follow a young fella on Medium.com by the name of Rocco Pendola. Rocco has a newsletter entitled “Never Retire.” Since that’s my personal position on this unnatural concept, I was obviously intrigued when I came across his writing. Rocco is a deep-thinking, iconoclastic, 40-something GenXer. I like that age group. There’s… Continue reading Removing the Friction of Retirement. Who’s Crazy Idea Was This Anyway?
Let’s Eliminate the Future! Avoiding the Hypnosis of Linear Time.
Photo by Atharva Tulsi on Unsplash “Just For Today” That’s a sign that you’ll likely find hanging somewhere in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting room. I know – I’ve been in a few of those rooms and seen the signs or heard the words. Not as an addict, but as an observer and a presence in support of a… Continue reading Let’s Eliminate the Future! Avoiding the Hypnosis of Linear Time.
Just When I Thought Creativity Was In Sight – – –
I struggle with creativity. Some days I think there’s hope that I may hit a creative streak. Then there are the days (most common) when I find myself totally encased in imposter syndrome. Just when I’m feeling a tad bit creative, something like the following hits my email and I’m shocked back to the reality… Continue reading Just When I Thought Creativity Was In Sight – – –
