3369: Think Young. Plan Old. by Ryan Frederick of Here.Life on Long Term Life Planning

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3369: Ryan Frederick explores the powerful illusion of “feeling younger” and how it supports vitality while quietly distorting long-term decision-making. He reveals why aligning your mindset with your real age, especially in areas like health, housing, and finances, is essential to designing a stronger second half of life. This perspective challenges you to preserve optimism without sacrificing realism. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/think-young-plan-old Quotes to ponder: "The better you feel, the easier it is to forget how old you actually are." "Feeling younger should expand your imagination, not distort your math." "You can hold two truths at once: You are more capable than prior generations were at your age. You are also older than you feel." Episode references: MIDUS (Midlife in the U.S.): https://midus.wisc.edu/ Becca Levy Aging Research: https://ysph.yale.edu/profile/becca_levy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices