Aging Is A Fact. Old Is A Mindset.

Spark #26 - Saturdays on Sparked - Quotes that Light Me Up

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“Aging is a fact of life, but ‘old’ is a mindset.”

– Steven Kotler, Gnar Country¹

In my late 50s, I felt stuck, sluggish, and old.

Now at 60, I feel alive again.

My sass is back.

Here’s what’s helping me:

1. CrossFit: Every workout is a wake-up call. They’re tough, but they remind me I have more in me.

2. Daily Sparks: Writing every day is hard, but it’s a good kind of hard. It challenges me and pushes me to grow.

3. Saying ‘No’: I’m done with over-consuming, mindless scrolling and drama. Saying no gives me more energy and focus.

These changes have completely shifted how I view what’s possible at 60.

Research shows that maintaining a positive mindset about aging can add 7.5 good years to your life.²

Seven and a half years.

That’s worth a mindset shift.

If you feel stuck and old, it’s time to get your sass back. Do something today that stretches you, challenges you, and helps you grow.

Remember, old is a mindset—and you’re not done yet!

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1. Kotler, Steven. Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad. Harper Wave, 2023.

2. Levy, Becca, et al. “Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 83, no. 2, 2002, pp. 261–270, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12150226/.