Topic: Experience

David Brooks' Life Reports

Just before Thanksgiving, New York Times columnist David Brooks asked readers in their 70s to send him their thoughts about their lives...the good, the bad, and what happened in between. Among the extracted life lessons that Brooks shares are the positives of dividing your life into chapters, the negatives of rumination and self-obsession, and the realization that you can't control other people. This article is fascinating for readers of every age -- providing insights about life and lessons learned that might resonate for you.

Posted on Nov 26, 2011

Being Older is a Plus at the Office

Topics: Aging, Experience, Work

This is the kind of survey we like to see...it seems that age can be a real advantage at the workplace according to a recent AP poll of more than 1,000 working boomers. Nearly half of those born between 1946 and 1964 work for a younger boss, and most report that they are older than most colleagues. But 61 percent of the boomers surveyed said that their age is not an issue at work, while 25 percent called it an asset. Most of those who have reached age 50 noted that co-workers seek their counsel more now than when they were younger. To read more, click here.

Posted on May 3, 2011

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