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“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life…”

I’ve been sitting with this theory for a while that what matters most is who you are when all your stuff is stripped away – your house, your car, your bank account. Who are then then?

I think Sophia Loren is right by focusing in on your skills and your positive impact – and tying that to eternal youth. ๐Ÿคฉ Have you noticed that great musicians like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Paul McCartney just keep going and going?

There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.

Sophia Loren

(The other fountain of youth IMHO is swimming. ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ˜‰)

from Vogue
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How Getting Older Makes You Tougher and Wiser

Getting older is good! Well, not in every way — I’m getting near-sighted and having trouble bending my legs. ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ But in more significant ways, aging makes you better.

I don’t love the name of this article, but I do like the observations it contains.

๐Ÿ‘‰ The Incredibly Harsh Lessons You Learn with Age

These are some great lessons learned from aging, and I agree with them all.

  • Nothing is ever โ€œdoneโ€
  • Success increases with your ability to be vulnerable
  • There is always another struggle coming next
  • You always have more to learn
  • Being uncomfortable feels the best

I especially like the last one.

As you age and you understand the struggle never ends, you learn to move closer to uncomfortable situations because thatโ€™s where progress is unlocked and fulfillment can be found.