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Tuesday Jun 02 2009

The following segment from Tom Freston's 2007 commencement speech to the graduates at Emerson College contains four pieces of wisdom about 'being in action' that are timeless. This man built MTV and Viacom's cable empire, was fired by chairman Sumner Redstone, accepted a $60 million severage package and is now helping Oprah build her new TV network while you travels to Afghanistan, Burma, Rwanda and beyond and works with Bono to reduce global poverty and AIDS. [Read More]

Written by eldering at Wisdom in Action

Tagged with: adventure bliss career curiosity experience learning travel

Community

Tuesday Aug 05 2008

By Shae Hadden | Bio

In the busyness of mid-life career pursuits, we can easily find ourselves letting relationships slide. In no time at all, it seems years have gone by, we’ve lost touch with dear friends from near and far, and forgotten the lure of long-promised adventures we were going to share. A recent NY Times article about Elizabeth Goodyear, a centenarian confined to her one-bedroom walk-up, has prompted me to reconsider my relationship to others and what ‘community’ I want to grow older in.[Read More]

Written by eldering at Fearless Aging

Tagged with: career community giving receiving relationship

Life and Work

Thursday Jul 17 2008

By Rick Fullerton | Bio

Last week I began a new job. In itself, this is not remarkable; people change jobs as a regular occurrence, whether as a result of individual initiative or organizational circumstance. For me, this latest career move serves as a stimulus to reflect on my commitments and priorities and how these evolve over time.[Read More]

Written by eldering at Retirement

Tagged with: career challenge commitment employment job learning service

Identity

Wednesday Nov 29 2006

By Dr. Anne Marie Evers

During my business lifetime, I have had many careers---everything from school secretary, waitress and restaurant owner to author, legal secretary and promotion director. I was also a realtor, both in Canada and the United States. When I retired from the real estate profession after more than 20 years, butterflies started flying around in my stomach. Instead of giving in to my fears, I said, “Stop. Listen up, self. I have worked all my life. I’m entitled to some relaxation and enjoyment. I give myself permission to do whatever I choose.”

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Written by eldering at Retirement
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