3 Things A Person Should Avoid Once They Past 70 Years Old
In my 76th year here.
Relatively healthy and hope to stay so. Age changes things whether one cares to admit it or not. My three biggest avoidances are:
- *While driving DON’T ignore your body when it speaks*. Can’t see at night? Don’t drive at night. Cars whizzing past you at 80mph makes your palms sweaty? Stay off the major highways. You get the picture.
- *Stay off anything higher than your knees*. Past 70, no matter how much you work out or hike or ya, ya, ya, your body injures easier and heals harder and longer. The higher you go, the bigger potential injury. The risk of falling because your reflexes, no matter how quick, have diminished is great at any height.
- *Don’t waste energy being angry at the system*. Accept the changes in the way things are done in all aspects of your life. Accept them as your parents had to accept the changes you brought about. The system is about the young and their future. Just as it was for you. Quit complaining and get onboard. If you don’t your life will just keep getting harder and harder.
Thanks for the chance to share. Here’s to your happy future!
Contributed by Tom Bedell. Tom was involved in the fishing tackle industry, taking over his father’s company, Berkley. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to success in both music and business.
Tom Bedell described himself as An old guy that’s spent a life time collecting new experiences. Navigated the high seas before GPS. Firefighter EMT. Shepherded multi-million dollar deals in the business world. Acted in national and local commercials as well as the lower rungs of professional theater. Occasionally paid for my words as a writer. These are a few of the many experiences I’ve been lucky enough to have.
In summary, Tom Bedell’s journey was a colorful blend of music, business, acting, and public service.
Tom Bedell’s story is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and creativity.
