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40 valuable pieces of advice from 90-year-olds for living a fulfilling life

A 32-year-old asked 90-year-olds what advice they would give their younger selves and they delivered

40 valuable pieces of advice from 90-year-olds for living a fulfilling life
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Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 21, 2023. It has since been updated.

In today's world, advice on how to live is everywhere. Everyone has an opinion, making it hard to distinguish valuable insights from the noise. Sahil Bloom, a writer and investor, took a refreshingly straightforward approach: he asked the elderly.



 

Bloom shared his findings in an X thread filled with pearls of wisdom on shedding fear, avoiding regret, and making the world better for oneself and others. Much of the advice was simple yet profound.



 

One of the recurring themes in the thread was not to sweat the small stuff. The seniors emphasized that too much energy is wasted on things that ultimately do not matter. Instead, they suggested focusing on the big picture and enjoying life to the fullest.



 

Another piece of advice was to be deliberate about the people you surround yourself with. The elderly individuals stressed the importance of choosing friends and loved ones who lift you up and inspire you rather than those who bring you down.



 

The concept of "living in the present" was also emphasized by the 90-year-olds. They urged younger people to seize the moment and not put off things they can do today for tomorrow. Time is precious and it should be spent doing the things that make us happy.

The older folks stressed the importance of taking responsibility for our actions too. While we cannot control others, we have the power to control our own actions. Doing the right thing is not always easy, but it is essential to living a life free of regret.



 

Ultimately, the elderly individuals' advice can be distilled into one simple message: enjoy life to the fullest for as long as you can. We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget to appreciate the little things we have. Taking time to slow down and enjoy the moment is crucial to living a fulfilling life.



 

Sahil Bloom's X thread on life lessons from 90-year-olds provides valuable insights that can be applied to anyone's life. By shedding fear, avoiding regret and making the world a better place, we can all live life to the fullest.



 



 



 

 

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