Fifty-three today.
That’s either mid-50s or early-50s depending on how generous you’re feeling. I’m choosing the latter.
Staying young has less to do with age and more to do with intention. You don’t stumble into it. You choose it. It’s a mindset, not a calendar.
For me, that means leaning hard into the stuff that makes life feel big.
Family first. Always. My family and I are soon heading to London soon to tour universities with my son as he chases a future studying sports and football management. My wife and I keep stacking travel plans instead of excuses. There is never not a good reason to travel, and this happens to be a really good one.
It also means restarting the daily exercise habit. Again. Because nothing says “53” like making noises when you stand up. Movement is the antidote. So I’m trying to move more every day.
And concerts. Loud ones.
Next up: a Valentine’s Day date with my daughter. Descendents and Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls at the House of Blues. We’ll be in the pit. Look for us if you’re there, too. As a concession to my age—and my hearing—I invested in a good set of ear plugs for the first time. Growth comes in many forms.
Staying young is saying yes to the pit. Ask me Sunday if it was a wise choice. I’m hoping for sore legs, ringing ears (muted responsibly), and zero regrets.
On this week’s episode of the Norah and Dad Show, we talk through our expectations for this show, as well as the importance of wearing sensible shoes to a rock show. We also mourn the untimely passing of Norah’s beloved Martin acoustic guitar, Eleanor. Listen to this week’s episode of The Norah and Dad Show, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Overcast, Amazon Music, in your browser, and everywhere else you get your podcasts.
Here’s what I read this week that you should read, too.
Following Suit by Law Students, EEOC Backs Down on Data Demands to Law Firms — via Democracy Forward
How Not to Handle Suspected FMLA Abuse — via Eric Meyer’s Employer Handbook Blog
I’ll drink to orderly queues in pubs — via The Guardian
DHS Is Hunting Down Trump Critics. The ‘Free Speech’ Warriors are Mighty Quiet. — via Above the Law
The justices and gender pronouns — via SCOTUSblog
What’s the ROI on AI? — via Harvard Business Review
