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Good Reads: Other Articles About Aging...

10/4/2019

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I hope you will join me as I read articles and “drink in” other thoughts about aging!
 
You may or may not agree with everything said in the articles below, but I’ve found they provide plenty of food for thought and can give really great encouragement.

You may not have time to read each piece of writing, so I've also pulled out quotes from each that really resonate with me.

Happy reading, my friends! 
 
Bloomburg: In Aging Singapore, 65-Year-Olds Are Learning How to Code
“Learning is a lifelong process, and I want to keep my mind active,” the 65-year-old said in an interview at a new Singtel office in Singapore, where it will conduct training. “I also hope to encourage and inspire the younger generation of workers, and show them that you can learn new skills no matter how far you are in your career.”
 
Harvard Business Review: The Case For Hiring Older Workers
Countless individuals in their 60s and 70s are actively engaged with their careers, and certain to avoid retirement. At 89, Warren Buffett is still regarded as one of the most brilliant brains in the world of finance, and Charlie Munger, his righthand man, is 95. At 61, Madonna is the undisputed queen of pop. At 81, Jane Fonda is as prolific as ever in her careers as an actress and activist. In addition, the most important job in the U.S. goes to people who would generally be considered “too old” to be productive in most offices. Only two presidents ended their tenure under the age of 50 (and one of them was JFK). The other 43 were 50 or older, including 22 aged 60 or older.

All this suggests that age does correspond with workplace wisdom, and research proves it. Contrary to popular belief, older, more tenured people are more successful entrepreneurs. Those over the age of 40 are three times more likely to create successful companies as a result of their patient, collaborative natures, and their lack of a “need to prove myself” attitude that tends to accompany youth.
 
Seattle Times: Ageism is Real. Whatever You Do, Don’t Internalize it:
“Being 44 years old is awesome: You’re a grown-up. In addition to all your education and smarts, you have 20 years’ of experience under your belt,” I said. “And this starts to look like wisdom as we get older.”
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Have a great weekend! 
18 Comments
Kristin link
10/4/2019 04:28:47 pm

I agree that learning is a life long process. Everyday you learn so many different things, its constant!

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/5/2019 08:26:13 am

Well said - learning is constant. No matter how old you are!!! Thanks for your comment.

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Trish Veltman link
10/4/2019 09:43:09 pm

Being young is over-rated1 Seriously though, would be great if people realised age is just a number - it's character that counts

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/5/2019 08:26:53 am

Yes! So true! :)

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Kelly Martin
10/5/2019 02:52:19 am

I think it’s great that older people are continuing to work and have an active role in society. Their input is so valuable.

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/5/2019 08:27:41 am

OH yes! So valuable. Thanks for commenting! :)

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Despite Pain link
10/5/2019 10:27:32 am

Getting older isn't all bad. I feel more confident now than I did when I was younger. Some good things come along with the wrinkles and grey hair. 😊

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Lyanna Soria link
10/6/2019 06:25:27 am

Truly agree with her on learning being a lifelong process. I believe that as we get older we should still engage and continue to learn about new things.

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Daphne Takahashi link
10/6/2019 06:54:58 am

Getting old is not bad...as my father says “age is in our minds” so I see aging as the collective of memories and knowledge that you can use to evolve and pass it on to others!

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/10/2019 06:47:10 am

Great thoughts! Thanks for sharing!

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Live Well Choose Joy
10/6/2019 12:26:23 pm

Love the idea of always being curious and wanting to learn more at all stages of life!!

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/10/2019 06:49:19 am

Thanks! Me too! :)

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Lindsay Brown
10/6/2019 02:44:30 pm

These all look like informative and interesting articles on ageing. I am especially interested in the Harvard Business Review one on hiring older workers. I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/10/2019 06:48:50 am

Thanks! Hope you enjoy reading them :)

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abby hewes link
10/6/2019 03:17:36 pm

I completely agree with the Seattle Times article. Being a grown up is awesome! I've been enjoying my 40's a lot more than I thought I would.

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/10/2019 06:47:52 am

I love hearing encouraging words like that! Thanks!

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Clarice link
10/8/2019 12:38:20 am

I have been thinking about life and all for the past few days and my thoughts have freely wandered on the topic of aging. I barely know something about aside from what I see from my parents thus, I am happy to find this links about the topic. Thank you so much for sharing it. Can't wait to get started reading this weekend.

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Gina (Love, Auntie) link
10/10/2019 06:48:24 am

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the articles as much as I did :)

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