Month: December 2021

Senescentis bene

I haven’t been posting with great frequency lately. I have been focused on a new project that, I hope, will complement this blog. I will be launching a podcast, “Aging Well,” in the coming weeks with my co-host, Corbin Bruton—a former exercise science student.

I has been an exciting move, but I still want to keep the writing going. It certainly won’t be at a daily, or even weekly pace, but it will be with some frequency.

The goal will be to inform others in ways I can’t with a blog. We plan to interview experts and have candid conversations about aging well.

What does it mean to “age well”? Well, that is what we will be exploring. So, tune in.

Aging Well is an extension of “well-centered fitness.” It is growing and maturing Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially, as well as preparing for the inevitable and the unexpected. It is being more proactive than reactive. As such, we will discuss exercise and physical activity and health, of course, but, also, financial planning, preparing for retirement. We will explore elder care and how to lessen the burden on our children. We will discuss any and all things relating to successful aging.

Successful aging—aging well—begins at birth (perhaps before birth—and expect the topic of epigenetics, as well as “choose your parents wisely” to be discussed from time to time) and considers the principle of opportunity costs. It includes diet and lifestyle choices. It includes health care and self-care. There are endless potential topics (which, I hope, give us some longevity in the podcast universe).

As Forrest Gump taught is: “It happens.” So, we will discuss how to deal with the stuff that is out of our control. Hopefully, we will help families prepare for the “unexpected.” Planning for “it” is part of aging well. Avoiding “it” is our desire.

Having lost a parent in the last year and watching my sister bear much of the burden of dealing with everything that comes with managing the conclusion of a loved-one’s life, it is all-the-more-clear that the issues that arise are not unique. The goal is to lessen the burden for others. And make it possible for our final years to be as pleasant as possible.

We are all aging. Hopefully, together we can age, well, better….

Be your best today; be better tomorrow.

Carpe momento!

Better to win today?

Wrestling season started yesterday for my son. He went 4-1 to place second in the tournament. The best part of the day was the lessons he learned. In particular, was the scolding he got from his coach after his third match—which happened to be a quick pin. He won with a poorly executed head-and-arm. After the match, Coach Keeney, asked him if he would “rather win the tournament today or win in February (at the State Tournament)?” My son took it to heart. He listened and started taking shots in the fourth match. He also came home with the resolve to improve technique and refine his lifting and conditioning.

It reminds us that life is a process. Shortcuts to success rarely (never?) lead to long term success. Momentary victory may feel good, but sweeter is the success that comes from doing this well and getting better.

What can we resolve today to be better tomorrow? What efforts must be made to be better? What short-cuts are we trying to take that are impeding our long-term goals.

Put in the work today to succeed when it counts most.

Be your best today; be better tomorrow.

Carpe momento!