Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs. What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?
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Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs. What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?
The first chapter almost made me close the book, the scenario he poses with the old actor and his wife feels incredibly contrived and fake.
However, I'm glad I kept reading it. It's got a great discussion about how a person's value in society and what they can contribute tends to change over time, and about how we can sometimes invest so much of our identity into our ability to be a "fast problem solver" that it becomes almost an addiction, and makes us miserable.
I don't think that's true for everyone, but I have found that to be true for me. They were interesting points to consider, and worth the $2 to read.
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The first chapter almost made me close the book, the scenario he poses with the old actor and his wife feels incredibly contrived and fake.
However, I'm glad I kept reading it. It's got a great discussion about how a person's value in society and what they can contribute tends to change over time, and about how we can sometimes invest so much of our identity into our ability to be a "fast problem solver" that it becomes almost an addiction, and makes us miserable.
I don't think that's true for everyone, but I have found that to be true for me. They were interesting points to consider, and worth the $2 to read.
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From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
by Arthur C. Brooks
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$14.99
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However, I'm glad I kept reading it. It's got a great discussion about how a person's value in society and what they can contribute tends to change over time, and about how we can sometimes invest so much of our identity into our ability to be a "fast problem solver" that it becomes almost an addiction, and makes us miserable.
I don't think that's true for everyone, but I have found that to be true for me. They were interesting points to consider, and worth the $2 to read.
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However, I'm glad I kept reading it. It's got a great discussion about how a person's value in society and what they can contribute tends to change over time, and about how we can sometimes invest so much of our identity into our ability to be a "fast problem solver" that it becomes almost an addiction, and makes us miserable.
I don't think that's true for everyone, but I have found that to be true for me. They were interesting points to consider, and worth the $2 to read.
From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life
by Arthur C. Brooks
eBook
$14.99
Leave a Comment