I'd tell her that the life that looks completely successful from the outside can still be the wrong life. And that the moment you finally stop building for everyone else's approval is not the ending — it's the first honest beginning.
I started writing publicly two months ago at 54. I didn't plan it. But I think I needed someone older to show me it was possible. That's exactly what you just did.
This is good to hear. I think it’s really important to feel fine about announcing our age, in order to break down the attitudes that our society has to those who are older. Each time one of us creates/inspires/does something that makes a younger person stop in their tracks, that’s good. It gets them to question their assumptions.
Best morning coffee read I had this morning, and I'm with you! I published my first novel last year at 70. Getting ready to publish my second one this month.
Your comments about older women in Substack not hiding their age is spot on, Marylee. Congrats on publishing your first novel at 73! I'm an older woman and still going strong. Traveling with as much energy and enthusiasm as I had when I first started foreign travel in my 20s. I have no intention of slowing down. I started my Substack journey 8 month ago at age 77, with the rationale that I probably have enough life experience to possibly inspire others to get out of the house and see some of the world. Wishing you all the best!
I’m still in the younger crowd (nearing 58) and still very much part of the work-a-day crowd—albeit, from home, which is ah-mazing!! I feel so fortunate to have found you and a few others here on Substack who are 70+ and still creating and living life to the fullest. I so appreciate that inspiration. And now that we’ve finally stayed in one place for 2.5 years and I feel that I can safely start putting down roots, I find myself venturing out and starting to create a community of women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. I love being around these older women and witnessing their vitality and soaking in their wisdom. It’s such a privilege. ❤️
Roots are a good thing! I have worked from home since I sold my business at 60. And while in business, I was the boss and I had nice vacation times.
As far as being 58, Riley is 58! So you have a friend there.
It’s interesting that you’re meeting women 60+. My best friend on the golf course is 86 and there are many others in their 80s. They are my inspiration!!
I’m 61 and continue to reimagine my life… creativity is key, but consistency is where the proof comes in. Thanks for your inspiration!
I'd tell her that the life that looks completely successful from the outside can still be the wrong life. And that the moment you finally stop building for everyone else's approval is not the ending — it's the first honest beginning.
I started writing publicly two months ago at 54. I didn't plan it. But I think I needed someone older to show me it was possible. That's exactly what you just did.
This is good to hear. I think it’s really important to feel fine about announcing our age, in order to break down the attitudes that our society has to those who are older. Each time one of us creates/inspires/does something that makes a younger person stop in their tracks, that’s good. It gets them to question their assumptions.
Best morning coffee read I had this morning, and I'm with you! I published my first novel last year at 70. Getting ready to publish my second one this month.
Your comments about older women in Substack not hiding their age is spot on, Marylee. Congrats on publishing your first novel at 73! I'm an older woman and still going strong. Traveling with as much energy and enthusiasm as I had when I first started foreign travel in my 20s. I have no intention of slowing down. I started my Substack journey 8 month ago at age 77, with the rationale that I probably have enough life experience to possibly inspire others to get out of the house and see some of the world. Wishing you all the best!
I’m still in the younger crowd (nearing 58) and still very much part of the work-a-day crowd—albeit, from home, which is ah-mazing!! I feel so fortunate to have found you and a few others here on Substack who are 70+ and still creating and living life to the fullest. I so appreciate that inspiration. And now that we’ve finally stayed in one place for 2.5 years and I feel that I can safely start putting down roots, I find myself venturing out and starting to create a community of women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. I love being around these older women and witnessing their vitality and soaking in their wisdom. It’s such a privilege. ❤️
Roots are a good thing! I have worked from home since I sold my business at 60. And while in business, I was the boss and I had nice vacation times.
As far as being 58, Riley is 58! So you have a friend there.
It’s interesting that you’re meeting women 60+. My best friend on the golf course is 86 and there are many others in their 80s. They are my inspiration!!
Life is amazing.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Ok Tam. Tell me what you really think 🤔😂