LESSONS for LIVING from the WISEST AMERICANS
Among the Legacy Project elders, I found the advice from people in their 90s and beyond to be particularly stirring. Wilfred, 93, reflected on his long life experience and offers these lessons for living (including one from Zorba the Greek!). Read More
Arlene, 83, grew up in the segregated South, became a teacher, and shares advice to young people from her very full life. Read More
Winona, 72, tells younger people that they need to be true to themselves, rather than trying to please everyone else. Read More
Still paying off those holiday credit card bills? Here’s important advice from the elders for getting through our current hard economic times: Stay out of debt. It’s one way to avoid serious regrets later in life. Read More
The elders in the Legacy Project have a lesson for avoiding regrets: Don’t rush into marriage. They advise waiting until you are really, really certain – and then waiting a little bit more. Read More
From the 1200 elders in the Legacy Project: A “Top 10″ list of lessons for living a happier life. Read More
Verna, 91, shares this list of lessons for youngsters in our families. Read More
Bertrille, 69, shared a lesson she learned from her unhappy work life. Jenny, one of our readers, requested advice for the same problem. We’re asking you, our readers, to share your lessons on Jenny’s predicament. Please join in! Read More
