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I’ve often talked about the difference between aging and getting old as the difference between a physical process and a mental attitude.
This past week I had an experience that gave me a great example of the difference between aging and ageless living.
I was sitting at my local coffee house writing and enjoying a cup of coffee when an older man came over and started talking to me.
Since I was alone and the place was empty, after a time he asked if he might join me. I said, “sure,” and motioned for him to sit.
The conversation which began about the weather, soon led to him talking about his life. Based on the details of his experience, having been in World War II, I assumed that he was in his eighty’s.
There are a couple of old timers around here who frequent this cafe and I’ve had this experience before. A lot of what I’ve noticed, in both this man and the others that I’ve spoken with, is that their conversation is typically about the past.
The unfortunate reality is they have nothing in their present life to talk about. This is why I consider it sad and a travesty.
Contrast this to my friend Richard. Richard is a fun, young, 84 years of age who’s living an active life.
Richard, after serving in World War II and working as an engineer for some thirty years, started and sold several businesses.
Now in his eighty’s he is living a full life. You won’t find him sitting around reminiscing about the past. As a matter of fact, when I met him, I had no idea of his age. For Richard, and those of us like him, age is a non issue.
Richard is actively engaged in his passion which is developing websites to help parents and children stay safe online. He has some 100 sites and is an active member
Tobri.com and other social media networks. He can typically be seen attending internet marketing and business networking events. He is engaged in life.
The difference with him, and most likely why he recently won out over a serious illness, is that he is living his life full out, while others his age are sitting on the sidelines clinging to a past long gone.
We are all going to age. The big question is will you age like
Richard, living every moment of your life, or will you succumb to the theory that you should look forward to a time when you can retire and “do nothing.”
You already know my answer:-)
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The setting could not have been more romantic. Ernie’s restaurant, one of the premier San Francisco eateries, all decked out for Valentines Day.
I had been leading up to proposing for weeks. Our trip to San Francisco was special time for us both and what better day to pop the question than that most romantic of days, February 14th?
Sitting there, my heart thumping, I waited for the perfect moment. The drinks had arrived, the waiter had taken our order and left. Now was the moment of truth.
I mustered all the courage I could. In my books I teach people to know what they want and go for it, so I said in my most seductive voice, “Will you marry me?”
At the very same instant, a waiter was carrying a tray, containing a huge lobster, past our table. Being distracted and not having heard me my lovely lady replied, “Look at the lobster!”
In a weak, trembling voice, I asked if she had heard what I said and what her answer was.
“Oh! I’m sorry, yes, of course. I love you and want to be your wife. But did you see the size of that lobster?”
We celebrated out twentieth anniversary this past October.
PS. I have not eaten lobster since:-)
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It’s been my practice, since 1991, to offer a complimentary Thanksgiving gift as my way of thanking you for your support
throughout this year.
This year, it’s an ebook copy of “Success and Happiness,” bringing you the combined wisdom of sixteen of the leading experts in the field of personal development. You will learn from internationally recognized authors, coaches and
trainers.
In addition to myself, you’ll hear from Vic Johnson, a giant in the personal development industry. Read what Jeff Keller, author of “Attitude is Everything” has to say, along with 13 other top teachers like, Ski Swiatkowski, Michelle Casto, Nigel Alston, Karen Vizer and more.
To download your complimentary copy, along with my best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving holiday, follow this link
Of course, if you live in a country where you do not celebrate this
holiday, enjoy the book anyway:-)
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The setting could not have been more romantic. Ernie’s restaurant, one of the premier San Francisco eateries, all decked out for Valentines Day. I had been leading up to proposing for weeks. Our trip to San Francisco was special time for us both and what better day to pop the question than that most romantic of days, February 14th?
Sitting there, my heart thumping, I waited for the perfect moment. The drinks had arrived, the waiter had taken our order and left.
Now was the moment of truth. I mustered all the courage I could. In my first book,
Handbook to a Happier Life, I taught people to know what they want and go for it, so I said in my most seductive voice, “Will you marry me?”
At the very same instant a waiter, carrying a tray containing a huge lobster, walked past our table. Being distracted and not having heard me my lovely lady replied, “Look at the lobster!”
In a weak, trembling voice, I asked if she had heard what I said and what her answer was.
“Oh! I’m sorry, yes, of course. I love you and want to be your wife. But did you see the size of that lobster?” We celebrated out 19th wedding anniversary this past October.
PS. I have not eaten lobster since:-)
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Last night, I had the pleasure of sharing my “Best Life Seminar” with the Huntingdon Valley Rotary group. As always, I had a great time, met some terrific people, had a nice meal (always a good thing) and got to share ideas with the group. Here’s what the group had to say:
“Tonight our guest speaker was Jim Donovan who lives in Upper Bucks County and is a best-selling author and inspiring motivational speaker.
Jim spoke about his recent book titled, “Don’t let an Old Person move into Your Body” which shares the recipe for living a long purpose filled life. Jim shared numerous real life people who started new careers while in their 80’s, 90’s and even at 106 years young.
At the very same instant, a waiter was carrying a tray, containing a huge lobster, past our table. Being distracted and not having heard me my lovely lady replied, “Look at the lobster!”
Last night, I had the pleasure of sharing my “Best Life Seminar” with the Huntingdon Valley Rotary group. As always, I had a great time, met some terrific people, had a nice meal (always a good thing) and got to share ideas with the group. Here’s what the group had to say:
