 The takeaway: Nancy’s Schlossberg’s book, Too Young to Be Old, provides research-backed methods for building resilience against common life events occurring in our third act. These events include facing ageism, building a new identity and sense of purpose outside of work, as well as dealing with health challenges and relationship changes–to name a few. … [Read more…]
The takeaway: How we succeed or fail with money is not based on our income, education, occupation, or investing skills. Instead, it’s based on factors like our behavior, attitude, and humility to name a few. These attributes are money “soft skills.” If there were ever a time to master the soft skills of money, it’s … [Read more…]
The takeaway: The book, How to Make Your Money Last, is a reference guide for any number of personal finance topics relevant to retirees and retiree wannabees.  The book hits all the retirement highlights. As always with Jane Bryant Quinn, the book delivers the goods. $$$ Jane Bryant Quinn is an American treasure. She’s had a … [Read more…]
 The takeaway:Deliberate purposeful practice wins the day–not talent. So say FSU’s renowned Anders Ericsson along with Robert Pool in the book Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. Whether you want to pen the great American novel, improve your golf game, or learn to draw, deliberate practice is the path—no talent required. $$$ … [Read more…]
As I watched my dad heroically fight cancer the last 10 years of his life, I marveled at his high spirits and gusto for life.  His body slowly failed, but his spirit hung amazingly tough. Not one for introspection, when I asked how he did it, he’d just say, “Sugar, old age isn’t for sissies.” My … [Read more…]