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… Continue reading “Suicide By Lifestyle.” Can We Get Any Better At This Art Form in America? Yes- Here Are Five Suggestions.
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!)
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… Continue reading Growing old or getting old? They’re two different things and you have a choice.
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.
Most Americans of Retirement Age Are Not Ready to Retire. That Could Be a Good Thing!
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!
Aging: When You Have More to Give and Less to Lose.
Dear reader, if you’ve been hanging with me for a while, you know I’m in total denial. Yep, still deluding myself into thinking that living to 112 1/2 years makes sense. As my chronology has moved into my 9th decade, some of my physiology doesn’t seem to have signed on for the trip. Or, at… Continue reading Aging: When You Have More to Give and Less to Lose.
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!!
What do you think about old people?
I like myself. Since I’m 2 weeks short of 80, I am, by our distorted, number-fixated cultural standards, officially really old. With the average lifespan for the American male currently at 78.79 (2019) and declining, I’m late for my funeral. I’ve liked myself best through my late-60s and 70s. On that score, I may be… Continue reading What do you think about old people?
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.
