Key pointsMidlife is a time of career strength—but also expanding expertise. People need mentors most just when they are expected to stand alone, dispensing expertise to others. No one outgrows the need for guidance, especially in a rapidly changing world. Peer mentoring is an opportunity for gaining skills and meaningful connections. If you were born […]
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko:PexelsKey pointsFour tips can guide you in finding an expert in aging. Both expertise and experience matter. A degree may indicate expertise, but it is best to have experience and expertise. Have you ever wondered what qualifies a person as an expert? Or, are you, like most people, accepting an authoritative voice […]
Hello. Today I want to talk about aging because when most people hear the word “aging,” what comes to mind isn’t wisdom, clarity, or freedom. It’s loss. Loss of health. Loss of independence. Loss of people. Loss of money. And ultimately, loss of life itself. I’ve been working in the field of aging since the […]
Office Hours: Live Q&A for Paid SubscribersEvery Friday at 12:00 – 12:30 PM EST on Zoom beginning January 16th One of the most meaningful parts of this publication has been the questions readers send me — the ones that don’t always fit neatly into a post, but linger underneath: questions about relevance, purpose, work, aging, […]
People are not meant to become mentorless in old age; even experts need mentors. Being a mentor does not mean we cannot also be a mentee. Mentorship is a web of connections. Have you ever wondered if mentors have mentors? And, if they do, who mentors them? Are we to become mentorless in our old […]
Why are so many people reluctant to ask for help? In a recent LinkedIn poll, I asked members if they felt comfortable asking for help, and roughly 21% said no. So, what makes it difficult for people to ask for help? Let’s take a step back in time to elementary school to get an idea. […]
Retirement is sometimes thought of with panic or perceived as a loss of identity. Embracing the who, what, and why can help make retirement the best years of your life. By seizing the retirement years, one can become the entrepreneur of their future. Do you dread retirement? Many people think of retirement as leaving a […]
Rather than just expecting to grow older with your partner, plan to grow closer. Planning meaningful projects with your partner is a powerful bonding experience. Where you give back doesn’t matter. What matters is that you are giving back together. Giving is connecting. Planning joint generative pursuits can bring couples closerSource: Marcus Aurelius for PexelsWhen […]
Whatever happened to candy stripers? Of course, I’m talking about the teen volunteers who donned red and white stripes (hence the name “candy striper”) in hospitals who would chat with the patients and help make them comfortable. Candy Stripers Volunteering Source: Florida Memory/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Civic engagement todayVolunteerism and community activities were common school requirements […]
Most people think of aging as physical decline, frailty, infirmed states, and navigating a slow cognitive failure and death. There is so much we have to look forward to as we age. Emotional growth continues throughout life.What is the first thing you think of when someone says “old age”? Most people think of aging as […]
