longevity

A collection of 46 posts

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 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

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

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:

sustainable lifestyle

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

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

receiving feedback

083: Set Criticism Aside but Use Feedback to Your Advantage

Does it seem that everyone’s a critic? Criticism does indeed run rampant. Yet its close “cousin,” feedback, often flies under the radar. However you frame it - criticism can sting while feedback can (and should) land more softly and beneficially. The greater sign of maturity isn’t dishing it

dealing with friction

081: Friction Could Be Exactly What Your Personal Growth and Longevity Needs

It's one thing to have calloused hands. But a calloused heart...that's something entirely different - especially if it's become more calloused with age. The common cause could be none other than "friction." Calloused hands are typically the result of friction produced

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

longevity

076: Longevity Adds More Than Years to Your Life

How often do you think about longevity? It's a common topic especially in the aging, health, and wellness zone. Whether or not you give a lot of thought to the topic, I encourage you to clarify your thinking about it. Sure, there's a substantial scientific component

ageless

066: What Does It (Really) Mean to Be Ageless?

Ageless. It's a commonly used description that does have some longevity baked-into it. Since the idea of aging is on theme around here let's unpack what it truly means to be ageless. The term gets tossed around a lot. "She looks so ageless..." "

aging well

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

motivation

064: What to Do When You Lose Motivation as You Age

There's an old, somewhat outdated book on one of my numerous book shelves throughout my house. "Success Secrets of the Motivational Superstars" I'm not suggesting that "success secrets" or "motivation" is old or outdated. I've wrestled through the

New Year goals

062: Frustrated by the Resolution Ritual? Fix Your Focus Instead

Did you ever wonder why you set New Year goals or resolutions and come February (or sooner) you're back to square one? Old habits die hard, am I right? But new habits or at least the desire to change up some things in your life should at least

setbacks

053: Why Setbacks Aren't Necessarily Setups as You Age

It’s amazing how something in your life could be going downhill. In reality it could be nothing more than a momentary setback. Setbacks can often feel like setups as you age. Here's what I mean by that... I’m training for a 2025 half marathon as we

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

personal growth

050: The Big 5-0!! 50 Big Ideas to Keep Going (Whatever Your Age)

The "Big 5-0." You've either hit that age milestone, you will in the near or not too distant future, or it's in your rearview mirror as you're now miles down the road. As far as aging is measured, "50" is

well-being

049: Focus on Your Well-Being When You Feel Out-of-Balance as You Age

Self-care gets a bad rap sometimes. Likely because some take it to extremes with too much emphasis on “self.” There’s a better way to go about it. In fact, the concept I’ll share is - for all practical purposes - a key to aging. I’m talking about

resilience

048: The 3 Rs of a Resilient Life

Are you old enough to remember the 3 R's? If you're not...well, ask a parent (or someone over the age of 50). Dating back to the 19th century, the 3 Rs refer to what for all these years formed the basics of our educational system.

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

personal growth

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

aging

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.

mildred kirschenbaum

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

class reunions

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

friendship

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