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106: Build Momentum as You Age Using the Flywheel Principle

106: Build Momentum as You Age Using the Flywheel Principle

"Picture a huge, heavy flywheel - a massive metal disk mounted horizontally on an axle, about 30 feet in diameter, 2 feet thick, and weighing about 5,000 pounds. Now, imagine that your task is to get the flywheel rotating on the axle as fast and long as possible.

101: 3 Good Pieces of Aging Advice

101: 3 Good Pieces of Aging Advice

The older you become the more you realize that advice isn't in short supply. But when you reach a certain age (I'll let you pick a number) giving and receiving advice is relative. Although, restraint with regards to giving advice is essential as you age (if

100: A Milestone and 100 Inspiring Quotes for Your Aging Journey

100: A Milestone and 100 Inspiring Quotes for Your Aging Journey

It's amazing how the number "100" carries weight. And it should. It's a music industry benchmark: the "Billboard Hot 100." It's the percentage every athlete, business, or individual longs to give: 100%. It's how we measure 10 decades

097: "I'm at the Age Where...(I Can Choose How I Get Older)

097: "I'm at the Age Where...(I Can Choose How I Get Older)

As you think about it, your mind is likely drawn to yours or someone else's bias about aging. Because growing older brings to mind some common stereotypes. "Frail, weak, slow, clumsy, clueless, confused, forgetful, helpless, unhealthy, unattractive, uncool, and bad at driving."1 Brian Clark shared

094: You Could Use Some Wabi-Sabi as You Age

094: You Could Use Some Wabi-Sabi as You Age

It's amazing to me how reading an unrelated article provides inspiration for useful insight about aging. I was browsing my article feed on Medium and came across an article about the case-less use of an iPhone. Actually, I'm a fan and follower of the writer who

092: The Case for a More Sustainable Lifestyle as You Age

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092: The Case for a More Sustainable Lifestyle as You Age

It's amazing how when you're young you give little if any thought to pacing yourself. I mean, why should you? You have energy to burn and not much holding you back. As you age, well, you tend to feel burned out and prefer to hold yourself

090: Why Not Think Differently About Aging?

090: Why Not Think Differently About Aging?

Did you ever wonder why aging is associated with phrases like "over the hill" or having "one foot in the grave...?" I could add more but think about it - does an aging mindset that focuses on being on a downhill slide or being one misstep

089: The Cost of Living in Tomorrow-land

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089: The Cost of Living in Tomorrow-land

Tomorrow. It's a word with dual meaning. It can be used in optimistic anticipation as in Annie's famous lyrical encouragement: "The sun will come out...tomorrow. Bet your bottom-dollar that tomorrow will be..." To the contrary, tomorrow can also mean delay for whatever reason.

086: The Power of Advocating for Yourself as You Age

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086: The Power of Advocating for Yourself as You Age

Me, myself, and I. That's not a statement of self-centeredness. But it is a statement relative to being in your own "corner" when necessary. Being your own "wing-person" or advocate is increasingly essential in the aging journey. Unfortunately, advocating for yourself is necessary for

079: My Turn (One Year Later): Half-Marathon Reflections and Finishing Strong in the Aging Journey

079: My Turn (One Year Later): Half-Marathon Reflections and Finishing Strong in the Aging Journey

A lot can change in a year. Last year (April 2024) I watched my youngest daughter cross the finish line of her first half-marathon (13.1 miles) at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. As a spectator, I wrote about that experience sharing my practical observations and applying them to the

065: My Word for the Year and How It Could Positively Impact Your Aging Journey

065: My Word for the Year and How It Could Positively Impact Your Aging Journey

For a few years I've selected a word for the year. It's more of a compass bearing to stay on track and help me avoid randomness in my daily life. This year's word (drumroll...) is... "Agency" No, I'm not doing

052: Have You Aged Out of Setting Goals?

052: Have You Aged Out of Setting Goals?

Do you still think about goals or goal-setting? As far as personal growth is concerned, goals might still be on your radar. And if you're longevity-minded, you might need to reboot of some goals you've set aside or recently discovered. Perhaps you don't really

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

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