18-09-2019, 06:46 PM
I’m 78 and refuse to retire—here are 9 things about happiness and money we’re often taught too late
Published Tue, Sep 17 2019 10:53 AM EDT
Updated Tue, Sep 17 2019 10:21 PM EDT
Peter Buckman, Contributor
I am 78 years old, have been married to the same woman for 50 years and am a proud parent of two daughters. My wife and I are also grandparents, of two children.
Of course, there have been ups and downs, including being diagnosed with two forms of cancer. But I’m able to look back on my life, and on my career as a publisher and writer, and feel reasonably successful and happy.
Now that I’m nearly 80, I’ve learned nine important lessons about success, money and happiness.
1. Remember to be kind to yourself
2. Money won’t make you happy
3. You’re never too old (or young) to make mistakes
4. ‘Retirement’ is a nonsensical term
5. Self-employment isn’t for everyone, but it can be rewarding
6. Keep your ambition engine running
7. There’s no point in trying to escape change
8. You can be a hypocrite without even knowing it
9. Don’t worry about keeping up with slang
More details in https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/17/78-year-...money.html
Published Tue, Sep 17 2019 10:53 AM EDT
Updated Tue, Sep 17 2019 10:21 PM EDT
Peter Buckman, Contributor
I am 78 years old, have been married to the same woman for 50 years and am a proud parent of two daughters. My wife and I are also grandparents, of two children.
Of course, there have been ups and downs, including being diagnosed with two forms of cancer. But I’m able to look back on my life, and on my career as a publisher and writer, and feel reasonably successful and happy.
Now that I’m nearly 80, I’ve learned nine important lessons about success, money and happiness.
1. Remember to be kind to yourself
2. Money won’t make you happy
3. You’re never too old (or young) to make mistakes
4. ‘Retirement’ is a nonsensical term
5. Self-employment isn’t for everyone, but it can be rewarding
6. Keep your ambition engine running
7. There’s no point in trying to escape change
8. You can be a hypocrite without even knowing it
9. Don’t worry about keeping up with slang
More details in https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/17/78-year-...money.html
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