Earned status, however, is the real respect, admiration, and trust received through hard-won treasures: The freedom to choose how to spend your time (and whom to spend it with) The healthy, loving family relationships made possible by years of present energy The purpose-imbued work and mastery within a domain, built through years of effort The sought-after wisdom accumulated through decades of lived experience The adaptable mind capable of navigating stressful encounters shaped through a steady mindfulness practice and thoughtful introspection The strong, fit physique built through hours of
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