Growing Bolder: Defy the Cult of Youth, Live With Passion and Purpose

by marc middleton

When it comes to aging, we're all victims of brainwashing--deceived by an ageist culture, misled by the media, lied to by Hollywood and Madison Avenue. It's time to fight back. If we change our beliefs about growing older, we can change the way we age. Marc Middleton shares how to do it...no matter how old you are. In this provocative new book by speaker, activist, consultant, media entrepreneur and television journalist Marc Middleton, you'll learn what the "Machine" doesn't want you to learn. The Machine is Middleton's term for the powerful forces - in healthcare, government, the media and the broader culture--that need you to feel old, worn, weak and worthless. And they're willing to spend billions to back this campaign of disinformation and despair. In "Growing Bolder" you'll learn how to fight back - in defiance of what the Machine wants. Middleton will show you how --Disconnect from the belief system that will destroy your future. --Overcome fear to create opportunities for continuous growth. --Transform retirement from the beginning of the end to the beginning of what's next. --Leverage the health-wealth connection to help secure your financial future. --Use muscle memory to reconnect with the passions of your youth. --Embrace risk to create meaningful experiences and moments of joy. --Prehabilitate your way to extreme recovery. --Live like a Rock Star of Aging.

217 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2019

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a little slow going at first, citing elderly person after elderly person and what they were able to accomplish despite their age. I was almost ready to give up if I didn't believe in the subject matter so much.

I never understood those who considered physical decline inevitable. It seems to me people like that age prematurely and throw away half of their lives. This book makes it clear that we could be around for some time to come, so our physical and financial health need to be prepared for the ride. It also eschews the cult of looking and being youthful at all costs. My wallet is on board with that message too.

This book was refreshing in its message. You don't hear much of this message out in the real world, drowned out as it is by the vast marketing machine that hypes otherwise. Perhaps only a few of us will be prepared for the future it reveals.

[Nancy Urban · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. I won it at a Track Shack race and finally decided to read it. It is fantastic. As a 52 year old woman, I’m starting to feel a few aches and pains from running but not ready to give it up. This book inspired me to keep moving, keep learning, and keep growing bolder. At 52, I have many good years ahead of me. I love this statement from one of the last pages of the book, Remember, medicine is not healthcare. Medicine is sick care. Good food, vigorous exercise, great friends, sound sleep and mental stimulation are healthcare. So very true! I highly recommend this book for all ages.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's the book you'll buy for the people in your life that you love.... Because you'll want to keep your open copy.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enlightening