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What do most people misunderstand about getting older?

Dear Uncle Gary, What do most people misunderstand about getting older, and what do you wish you had understood sooner? Just turned 40 Dear Just turned 40, Most young people think that getting older is a decline. It isn’t. It’s a refinement. We’re sold a narrative that aging means becoming less relevant, less desirable, less capable. In reality, what diminishes is tolerance for nonsense, for misaligned relationships, for chasing approval. In 2018, I was diagnosed with lympho

Jan 26

Mason writes

All right, question of the day. Mason writes, Uncle Gary, it's cold, it's dark, and my drive to work out is gone. How do you stay on track? Great one. First thing. Don't wait for motivation. Build a rhythm, your body can't ignore. I start with simple pushups. You can do them anywhere. No excuses. Five good reps. That's it. Most days, those five turn into 20, and before you know it, you're in the zone. Pair it with a non-negotiable time. For me, it's right after I brush my tee