Personal Growth & Longevity

aging

046: Baggage Weighs You Down as You Age - Travel Lighter!

Carry-on or checked? Trunk or trunk plus car-top carrier? Your preference or choice (out of necessity) says a lot about how you handle "baggage." Me...I'm a carry-on and make-it-fit-the-trunk kinda guy. I like to travel light as often as possible. Hasn't always been

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045: A 45 Day Refresher for the Growth and Longevity Minded

There's no magic with the number 45. But there is a reason I choose to highlight it in this (our 45th) issue. 90-day plans...a 90-day this or that gets all the press. At this point in your life you might be weary of that span of time

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044: The "Sands of Time…" What Does That Even Mean as You Age?

How often do you think about time? I mean really think about it. Not in terms of what the time management books and gurus would tell you about it. Though useful and frequently utilized, I'm more in tune at this point in my life with the hour-glass perspective.

life drama

043: Are You Setting the Stage for Drama as You Age?

It's amazing how drama can follow you throughout your life. I mean, who wakes up and says, "I'm planning to attract drama into my life today"? But it happens. By drama I'm referring to the emotional, physical, or otherwise triggering baggage that

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042: Someone Who Reached 100 Should Know Something About Attitude

Impressed. Yes. Though inspired is more like it! Inspiration is 100% when it involves Mildred Kirschenbaum. And speaking of "100" - Mildred staked her claim to that aging milestone in 2023. But for her it's about way more than age. As I've said here

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041: Two Questions That Class Reunions Compel You to Ask (and What They Reveal About Aging Well)

Did you ever wonder about why you're either excited about attending your school reunion or why the thought of attending dredges up feelings you would rather not experience? Honestly, the former (excitement) is and always has been my reaction to the next reunion (I'll explain why

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040: A F.E.W. Essentials to Add Longevity to Your Friendships

It's amazing how when you were younger your entire world revolved around friendships. Hopefully you had a "tribe" you did life with then and hopefully the same is true now as you're older (and wiser, of course). But honestly, things may have changed with

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039: A Type of Still-ness You'll Want to Deal With as You Age

It's a simple word that might not sound like a big deal. But it could be among the most dangerous words in your growth and longevity vocabulary. The word is: "still." There are alternative and certainly beneficial uses of the word. But in this context, consider

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038: What a Road Trip Can Teach You About Keeping Things in Perspective

It's amazing how a family road trip puts life in perspective. Everyone piles in. You have your journey mapped-out (with flexibility baked in, of course). And the journey begins. Life too can feel like one big family road trip. My related reflections come on the heels of a

time outdoors

037: The Wonder and Essential Reset Value of Nature and Time Outdoors

There are certain non-negotiables in my life. And there's an outside chance that one of them is like second-nature to me. See what I did there? "Outside" and "nature." I dropped those words intentionally to introduce you to one of my core non-negotiables. If

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036: Let Your Accumulated Experiences Give You An Aging Advantage

Did you ever wonder about who you would be today if you had missed the opportunities, challenges, and experiences you've had up to now? I do, especially now that I've reached this era of my life. That's why the idea that life is actually

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035: Why I'm Nothing Less Than Passionate About Personal Growth, Longevity, and Aging Well

I'm certainly unapologetic about my passion for personal growth and longevity and all things related to aging well! Hey, I'm in the thick of my second half era of life and I'd prefer to embrace it, enjoy it, and engage with others who are

carefree lifestyle

034: Carefree...Is That An Achievable (or Worthwhile) Way to Live?

Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Well, certainly not the weight of the entire world (at least I hope not)...but maybe your own little corner of it. And perhaps you've discovered that while aging lightens the load a

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033: Chase That Feeling...You Might Be Amazed at How It Helps You Age Well

My wife and I recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. That's a milestone we do not take for granted. There are a number of factors that have contributed to our marital milestone. But mostly we've "chased the feeling" of doing what works (for us)

generational curses

032: It's Time to Own Those Generational Curses and Renew Your Legacy

"You can choose your friends but you're stuck with your family." Whoever said that understood that "stuck" can mean a variety of things. You could be "stuck" wondering what to do about a wayward family member. "Stuck" in a vortex

weakness

031: Ignore at Your Own Risk (Your Weaknesses, That Is)

"You can ignore your weaknesses, but you can't expect them to not impact you. The weakness of the coach shapes the players. The weakness of the teacher influences the students. The weakness of the parent molds the child." - James Clear How often do you think

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030: Observations About Personal Growth and Longevity as a Half-Marathon Spectator

My observations began the day our youngest daughter informed us about her plan. That is, her plan to run a half-marathon - as in 13.1 miles. I could relate to her excitement having been a runner in previous years. But I must admit my longest running event was a

adaptability

029: Can You Adapt When Necessary?

Resilience is a common theme in my content. But perhaps you feel that word is a bit too gritty for your tastes. Maybe adaptability is more your cup-of-tea. Personally, I'm all about resilience (and I actually resonate more with the word itself). But lately, adaptability is rolling off

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028: Fix Your Thoughts for Mental Longevity

"Fix your thoughts..." - Philippians 4:8, The Bible Think of this biblical reference having two empowering themes. There's a primary theme of focus (the reference in context). For our purposes here let's deal with a secondary theme explained as follows. Whatever season of

curiosity

027: Let Your Insatiable Curiosity Get-the-Best-of-You

“I’m curious.” That’s not a leading statement but rather a confession on my part - one that I hope peaks your curiosity. You might be tempted to avoid it…because…you know…the cat (as in, "curiosity-killed-the-cat"). Who knows what that darn cat got into, though

gratitude

026: Reset Your Perspective with a Gratitude Practice

Moms: “What do you say?” Young Me (and every other child): “Thank you!” Saying "thank-you" is a life fundamental. Taking it a step further there's reset-value in turning up the volume on expressing thanks. I'm talking about establishing a gratitude practice in your life.

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025: A Mile-marker

It's productive to think of your life in the context of a journey or a perpetual road-trip, if you would. With that in mind, here we are at mile-marker 25. Being issue 25 I wanted to pull over and first say thanks for coming along for the ride.

renaissance person

024: Could This Be Your Renaissance Era?

Renaissance person : someone who has wide interests and is expert in several areas "He's such a renaissance man..." I can't recall when I've been described as such - though I'd welcome the tag. Let's talk about how to

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023: Inc. Yourself

You can play by your own rules! I'm not talking about being rebellious. But I am talking about being more radical where it's needed. My take on "Inc. yourself," for our context is: incorporate a new brand of growth and aging into your life.

doing hard things

022: What If You Were Okay with Doing-Hard-Things?

"Jump into the colder pool. Walk instead of drive. Pick up the book instead of your phone. Take responsibility instead of hoping it goes unnoticed. In matters big and small, courage is choosing the more difficult option." - Ryan Holiday What if you had the power to eliminate