This Old Man's Life

Aging & Longevity

“Aging Gracefully & Longevity: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Life at Any Age” Introduction Hey there!  Have you ever wondered why some people seem to age like fine... Read More

Crafting my Level 10 Life

  Introduction I found the Level 10 Life concept in Hal Elrod’s book The Miracle Morning. It’s part productivity method, part self-assessment — a way of looking honestly at the... Read More

Starting Over after 50

*This is my personal experience — not advice or a roadmap for anyone else.* – This Old Man’s Life Hello! Welcome to This Old Man’s Life and my very first... Read More

My 2026

INTRO Last year I wrote out a plan for 2025. Ten focus areas. A whole list of things I wanted to improve. Health. Work. Money. The blog. The house. Life... Read More

Cardiac Rehab

Table of Contents How I Got Here Let me back up a little, because getting to rehab meant first surviving the thing that made rehab necessary. February 13th, 2025. I... Read More

My Unexpected Journey to Triple Bypass Surgery

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional — this is my personal experience, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. -This Old Man’s Life Key Takeaways I learned that fatigue,... Read More

My 2025

Published February 2025 — updated with closing reflections, January 2026 Looking Back at 2024 First Before I could map out where I wanted to go, I had to be honest... Read More

Journal Prompts: Unlocking Your Thoughts

Journaling has been a large part of my journey toward better understanding myself and figuring out what I want in life. It’s not something I’m an expert at, but it’s... Read More

Understanding My INFJ Personality

Being an INFJ: My Personal Journey and What It Means When I first heard about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), I was skeptical. How could a simple test capture something... Read More

Fitness: My Rebuild

This is my personal experience — not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before changing your exercise routine, especially if you’ve had a cardiac event. Some links below are... Read More

Nutrition: My Woe

I’m focused on living a long, active life, and I know that starts with what I put into my body.... Read More

Walking: Simple, Free, and It Works

Introduction Walking, a simple exercise we often take for granted, holds immense benefits, particularly as we mature. For those of us in the middle years and beyond, it becomes a... Read More

Understanding Dementia

Introduction: Welcome to my exploration of dementia, a condition that touches the lives of millions worldwide, as well as mine, with my mother suffering from it and passing away due... Read More

Understanding Anxiety: Navigating the Storm

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Understanding Sleep

"Sleep and rest are not just mere pauses in our daily hustle; they are foundational to our overall wellbeing."... Read More

Discovering Purpose: Finding My Ikigai

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Understanding Depression: My Journey

"Have you ever felt an overwhelming sadness that just won't go away, making even getting out of bed seem impossible?"... Read More