Michael Clinton on Reinventing Yourself for the Rest of Your Life

08/09/2021 28 min Episodio 18
Michael Clinton on Reinventing Yourself for the Rest of Your Life

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Michael Clinton wants to be sure you’re in control of your life as you head into your 50’s, 60’s and beyond. Redefine yourself before others do it for you; own who you are, reassess your relationships. We are all living longer, not just getting older, and it’s up to us how we want to live those years. Michael Clinton’s new book is ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (before it’s too late) from Beyond Words Publishing.Topics included:The ROAR acronym R: re-imagine yourself before others do it for you, O is own who you are, A is the action plan. And R is re-assess your relationshipsAvoiding the regret many people have at the end of lifeThe examples of people did 180-degree pivots at 45+ to more fulfilling livesMichael’s own life journey as a first gen studentHow education can help mid-lifers pivot, and available financial aidThe concept of Life Layering, and how Michael has used it to become an accomplished photographerThe challenge to use time lost to digital devices to better enhance our livesThe imperative of knowing your health numbersPerson appropriate vs age appropriatePushing back against cultural expectations about ageMichael Clinton is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, and now serves as special media advisor to the Hearst Corporation’s CEO. He is also an author and photographer. Resources: ROAR In to the Second Half of Your Life

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