You may have heard the saying “the tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon but that we wait so long to begin it.” Marc Middleton explains that there’s no perfect moment to chase our dreams and why we shouldn’t wait.
Stop Waiting. Start Doing. | On My Mind
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It’s All About You | On My Mind
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Now is the time to become the person you want to be. This time around, it’s all about you. While some will try to stop you from changing, find support in those who make you feel like you can live the life you imagine.
Don’t Deny Your Age | On My Mind
Ageism
Society has us all believing that being younger is better than being older. Marc Middleton shares why he decided he will never deny or hide his age, and suggests why you should do the same.
A New Life Stage | On My Mind
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Our post-retirement years can now last longer than the years we spent working and building our careers. We now have a new life stage that offers a limitless opportunity to reinvent ourselves, pursue our passions, give back to our community and so much more.
Social Norms | On My Mind
Ageism
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.”
Age Marketing | On My Mind
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Age doesn’t define us like it did in the past, but many marketers, advertisers, and businesses don’t fully understand the new older adult. The ads and messaging we receive should be more about lifestyle and less about life stage. More is possible at every age.
Stop Saying “60 is the New 40” | On My Mind
Ageism
If we want to change the culture of aging, we have to recognize that more is possible at every age.
Move Forward. Give Back. | On My Mind
Philanthropy
Finding a cause or a way to help others not only makes a difference in your community, but it can improve your own life.
Unhappy Centenarian Hermits | On My Mind
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A life of isolation is not the pathway to a healthy 100. Do you want to live to be a centenarian? Marc Middleton shares the keys to develop a positive attitude, an active lifestyle, and embrace intergenerational relationships.
Life Editing | On My Mind
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There’s a Zen proverb that says knowledge is learning something every day, but wisdom is letting go of something every day. Successful aging is a process of editing: doing less of what doesn’t give you joy, and more of what does. Here’s Marc with more.
Rock Stars of Aging | On My Mind
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We have had the honor of interviewing more active centenarians than almost any media organization in the world. We call them Rock Stars of Aging and Marc Middleton shares the only way to become one.
3 Quick Tips | On My Mind
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Want to set yourself up for success? Marc Middleton shares three quick tips to help make your day and eventually your life.
Avoid the Haters | On My Mind
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Growing Bolder believes that the world is filled with hope, inspiration and possibility. But, there are still “haters” out there. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
