From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

by Arthur C. Brooks

live in such a way that anyone can die without you having anything to regret.”11

On the Sunday afternoon before the first day of each month, contemplate these questions: If I had one year left in my career and my life, how would I structure this coming month? What would be on my to-do list? What would I choose not to worry about?

There are four learning steps in becoming a “modern elder”: evolve from a fixed to a growth mindset, learn openness to new things, collaborate with teams, and counsel others.

“There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.”