A Vision for Getting Older

Something strange happens as you get older. You get a little smarter, primarily because you learn from all the mistakes you’ve made over the years. Essentially, though, you’re the same. But people start to look at you differently. They think you know more than you do, simply because you’ve lasted. We gain credibility simply by remaining faithful over a prolonged period of time.

It’s a good goal: not to do great things, but to remain faithful. We’re not good judges of what’s a great thing, and...