Rec | MAKING DECISIONS FROM THE PERSEPCTIVE OF MYSELF AT 85

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Making decisions from the persepctive of myself at 85

My goal is to be the happiest old man I can be, and thinking this way also makes me take better care of my body. If I have to make a tough decision, I ask myself what will be a cooler story to tell grandkids, and that seems to steer me in the right direction.

@maxandthebuckners

Jan 18, 2024

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