Stop Saying “60 is the New 40” | On My Mind

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It’s popular to say that “60 is the new 40.” But this isn’t a compliment, it’s an ageist statement that implies there is something wrong with being 60. If we want to change the culture of aging, we have to recognize that more is possible at every age.

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It’s Never Too Late For a New Beginning – Lucille O’Neal

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Many know her as “Shaq’s mom” but her name is Dr. Lucille O’Neal. She raised four children with her husband Phil, making education a priority. But Lucille’s own educational dreams were deferred. It took her 30 years to receive her degree. In this clip from Growing Bolder’s What’s Next, she shares with Secily Wilson why it’s never too late to achieve a dream.

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Social Norms | On My Mind

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Many people have extremely limiting beliefs when it comes to Growing Older. Our challenge is made even more difficult because we are also battling social norms, which can be even more powerful than personal beliefs at shaping our behavior. Growing Bolder is about breaking all of the social norms related to aging, because there is no such thing as “age-appropriate behavior.”

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How To Be Old

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You’ve likely heard Slater referred to as The Accidental Icon which is a blog she started in 2014 at the age of 61, and led to a sphere of influence that includes over a million online followers.

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Now is the Right Time to Start Growing Bolder

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“What would Marc do?” That’s a question that Magazine Publisher Randy Noles asked himself when he looked at his future. Randy had always dreamed of getting his Master’s degree, but work and family obligations kept him busy and he never followed through. Then, when he turned 60, he realized that he’d always have a reason not to pursue his dreams. He needed to start Growing Bolder.

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