Written by Karl Pillemer, the book was to provide us with practical advice from the experts about how to make the most out of life. The experts here were people over the age of sixty-five years old. There are a lot of stories and valuable lessons to learn.
The practical advice is “based in lived reality, has stood the test of time, and offers a chance of genuinely helping us make the most of our lives.”
There are many insightful tips on aspects of life like marriage, parenting, careers, aging.
Here are some key points of this book.
Happiness is your responsibility
Don't keep score
Find happiness at work
The first lesson: Marry someone a lot like you
The second lesson: Friendship is as important, or more important, than romantic love
Here are some quotes from the book that I really like:
“It’s my responsibility to be as happy as I can, right here, today.”
“If you are entering into a permanent relationship based on the intention of change, you are on the wrong track.”
“DON’T BE AFRAID TO move around and try different things, no matter how old you are. The most important thing you want to find out is who you are and what capabilities you have.”
“Life isn’t fair. I believe it is important to have arms outstretched, holding one hand up to the person who is giving you a lift up, and one hand down, giving someone else a helping hand up.”
It is a book worthing reading and listening to (I borrowed the audiobook from the library).
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