Sometimes the elders had a lesson really surprised me. When I asked them about their advice for selecting a future spouse, I didn’t expect to hear this one: Take your partner’s family into consideration! Read More
“It’s Not Dying You Should Worry About” – Elder Advice on Staying Healthy
April 17, 2012
The Legacy Project elders have a profound insight that can transform how younger people look at their health behaviors — before it’s too late Read More
April’s Lessons: Savoring the Present Moment
April 14, 2012
April, 63, sent us a list of lessons that reflect an important idea: Savoring the small things each day that make life pleasant. Read More
Pop’s Life Lessons – His Children Remember
April 12, 2012
Sarah and her siblings honored their father by summarizing his lessons for living – a wonderful way to remember an elder! Read More
Washington Post Features “30 Lessons for Living!”
April 10, 2012
Wonderful feature in the Washington Post about “30 Lessons for Living” and the Legacy Project. Read More
Look for Autonomy in a Job
April 7, 2012
Stanley, 82, had a remarkable career as a highly successful entrepreneur. Looking back over what made him love his career path, he highlighted on key point: Autonomy – the freedom to direct his own work life. Read More
The Emphasis Should Be on Life!
March 30, 2012
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
Sometimes a Few Words Can Change You: “Elder Mantras”
March 25, 2012
Elder wisdom sometimes gets expressed in a powerful phrase or idea. I find that the voice of one or another of the Legacy Project elders will come to mind in stressful situations. I’ve come to call these their “elder mantras.” Read More
