Too old—BS!
One of the most compelling stories to come out of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was that of swimmer Dara Torres. 41-year-old Torres won two silver medals in swimming, beating out women half her age. Her resilience and persistence are remarkable given that she gave birth only two years prior to the Games. Her experience in prior Games definitely helped her, but it was her unflappable work ethic and belief in herself that made all the difference. Her story serves as an inspiration to millions of...
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Let’s begin at the end, your end to be exact. At the risk of being morbid, you are going to die (oh, the horror!). Guess what, lovelies, we all are. This is probably not something that you want to think about and certainly not something you want to embrace, but thinking about this may help you to better navigate your life while you’re still alive. While Westerners tend to shy away from thinking about death, other cultures, particularly Eastern cultures, embrace this practice. I...
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