aging

A collection of 80 posts

feeling alive

123: Are You Merely Alive or Are You...Intentionally Alive? (There's a Difference)

Since I frequently write about longevity, I'm in constant search-mode for longevity hacks. In case you're wondering a "longevity hack" loosely speaking is an idea, a process, or a tip for increasing your aging capacity - hopefully in a way that will improve your

moments

122: Got a Moment?

Wake up. Sip your coffee or your favorite morning beverage. Breathe the fresh morning air - preferably outdoors. Those are priceless moments. Waking, tasting, breathing, each are something to be grateful for. The longer you're alive the more meaningful such moments are. Life is an ongoing series of

editing your life

121: Don't Worry About the First Draft - You Can Always Edit

As a writer, my life revolves around the careful and strategic crafting of words. The first draft always starts with a blank page where a blinking cursor awaits my first move on the keyboard. I've grown to love the first draft phase of writing, not because it'

margin

120: The Stress You Feel Could be a Margin Issue

Do you ever think about margin? Not the space between a book's sentences and the edge of the page (though that space is where insights and ideas live if you like to mark up your books like I do). For our purposes here, I'm talking about

problem solving

118: Got a Problem? Try These Two Problem-Solving Superpowers

Did you ever wonder why some people have a knack for problem-solving? It's in my nature to avoid complicated approaches to solving the problems I'm confronted with. Overthinking and delayed action can each become a nemesis standing in the way of an effective solution for your

change

117: "One Degree" of Effort Could Be All You Need

It's amazing how one small degree of change can make a difference. For example, at 211 degrees water is merely "hot." But...at 212 degrees water boils. That one degree of change in the water's temp would produce the necessary steam to power a

discernment

116: Discernment is Your Ally When Opinions Abound

Life in the infomation-era has it's advantages. Thumb-scrolling access to the latest insight, life-hack, or opinion has the potential to increase your knowledge. Being part of the knowlege-worker tribe, I find this to be fertile ground for planting my own seeds of wisdom. Before you rush thumbs-first into

doing hard things

115: Living is Hard, But at Least You're Still Involved

We all do our best, don't we? We life-hack our way though the weeds in search of a formula or a field-guide to make life...well...less hard. On the contrary, there's truth to the statement, "You don't 'solve' a mountain,

aging

114: Viable Aging is Worth the Search

There's both truth and myth associated with a colorful rainbow that stretches across the sky following or during a rainstorm. Atmospheric moisture illuminated by sunlight: truth. A "pot of gold" at the end of it: myth. No one that I know of has actually searched for

irrelevance

113: Feeling Irrelevant?

Maybe it's because I'm solution oriented. Or maybe it's a desire to contribute something I believe has value. One thing, I know about myself is that I fear being irrelevant. It's not solely about being trend-aware - though that's also

blue zones

112: What the Blue Zones Reveal About Longevity and Why You Should Care

The research on global "Blue Zones" is fascinating and worth your attention. I keep my radar up, desiring to know more about why these pockets of people all over the world live long, healthy lives - some into their late 90's and early 100s (AND have

slowing down

111: Slow Down and Savor the Moments

A few years ago during a holiday season drive through my hometown park's Christmas light display, some family members started a tradition. It's more of a verbal tradition that's continued for as many years. Apparently I was too hasty as I chauffeured them on

aging

110: Aging Isn't Optional, How You Age is Up to You

What's your secret? That question assumes there's something about you that's peaking someone's curiosity. In the aging context, it could be your stamina, your youthful glow, your resilient attitude, or any of a number of observable qualities. As I age, I'

New Year goals

109: A Compelling Question to Ask Yourself Now and Every New Year as You Age

The dialogue makes me want to ask: "what kind of question is that?" I mean, the answer seems obvious in context. Here's the setting (spiritually inclined or not it's a compelling and thought provoking story): * Jesus is in Jerusalem and encounters a guy lying

empowerment

108: Imagine What You Could Do...

Do you underestimate yourself? It happens. You might forget how you pushed through a hard season of life. Or, you could be low on resilience having not pushed through enough of your recent challenges or setbacks. I encourage you to tap into the power of your imagination. Not the fantasy-world

optimism

107: Choose Radical Optimism as You Age

I choose to be optimistic. Can't say that about some of what we deal with in life. But when it comes to aging, I am...optimistic. It's tempting to be a pessimist about aging. The media (depending on who you listen to), pharmaceutical ads, and the

aging

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.

maturity

104: Are You Mature or Just Old-er?

How often do you think about the question:"Are you mature or just old-er?" Your answer has less to do with acting your age or wondering if or when you (or someone else) will grow up. Maturity and age typically go hand in hand. But they are often

fearlessness

103: Be Fearless and Age Fiercely

I think I was braver in my younger years than I am now. That's not surprising because there's a carefree vibe in one's youth. Youthful courage didn't come without a cost as we each have the memories and scars to prove it.

thinking

102: Fix Your Thoughts

It's amazing how much thinking we do. Personally, I think a lot. I'm actually paid to think and create. It's why I truly love what I do as a writer, creator, mentor, coach, and consultant. Thinking inspires. Thinking compels. Thinking creates opportunity. But... Thinking

aging well

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

longevity

099: Your Longevity Needs a Rhythm

Do you have rhythm? Not the bust-a-move, gettin' jiggy with it, disco-dancer kind of rhythm. I'm talking about your daily flow - being in-synch with your wellness, emotions, and habits. There'a s rhythm to how you live. If you're a few beats off

aging

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

stillness

096: Enhance Your Longevity with Less Noise, Less Nosy Meddling, and Less Inactivity

Some written narratives are like a Swiss Army Knife - practical and functional when you need it. I see this biblical reference having that type of practicality. "Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business, and working with your hands... - 1 Thessalonians 4:

perseverance

095: What You Start You Might Not Finish, but...Hey, You Started

How often do think about what you've started but didn't finish? As you age that reality can become a more pressing issue - especially if you are beginning to feel the sting of regret about goals and accomplishments still undone. Flip the script, give yourself some