I'm 85 and still teaching piano. My oldest student is 93 and did not start her musical studies until she was in her 80s. She also got her PHD in her 70s. She is my idol and inspiration.
Gordon, this is exactly the kind of story we want in the book — and honestly, you are part of it too. Teaching piano at 85 is seriously inspiring.
If you’re comfortable, could you reach out to me privately and share the best email address to contact you (and, if possible, your student as well — or you can introduce us by email)? I’d love to do a simple written interview over email — just a few questions back and forth, nothing complicated.
these are such great stories. After seeing many people undergo life debilitating cancer treatment, I think I would choose the same route as Norma. What a wondeful send off to a great life lived.
Absolutely. It’s such a personal, courageous choice, and Norma showed what it looks like to live fully right to the end. Thank you for sharing that perspective—it really means a lot.
I love these stories. They make me realize I may have an adventurous streak in me, too, but I didn't name it as such. I started my own business at 61, after being laid off from a 30-year corporate career. Started a podcast, which turned into a TV show, that lasted seven seasons. And recently accepted an invitation to be a co-founder of @BoldTimers at 73. I guess I'm not done yet!
María, wow — this is exactly the kind of “never too late” story we’re trying to surface.
Laid off after a 30-year corporate career → started a business at 61 → launched a podcast that became a 7-season TV show → now co-founding @BoldTimers at 73… that’s not just an adventurous streak, that’s a whole second (and third) act.
If you’re open to it, I’d love to include your story in the community book we’re putting together. Would you be willing to do a simple written interview over email (just a few questions back and forth, nothing complicated)? If yes, can you message me privately with the best email to reach you?
Thank you! If you’ve got a favorite example of someone thriving later in life (patient, family, colleague, or yourself), please reach out — I’m collecting stories for the next part.
I'm 85 and still teaching piano. My oldest student is 93 and did not start her musical studies until she was in her 80s. She also got her PHD in her 70s. She is my idol and inspiration.
Gordon, this is exactly the kind of story we want in the book — and honestly, you are part of it too. Teaching piano at 85 is seriously inspiring.
If you’re comfortable, could you reach out to me privately and share the best email address to contact you (and, if possible, your student as well — or you can introduce us by email)? I’d love to do a simple written interview over email — just a few questions back and forth, nothing complicated.
these are such great stories. After seeing many people undergo life debilitating cancer treatment, I think I would choose the same route as Norma. What a wondeful send off to a great life lived.
Absolutely. It’s such a personal, courageous choice, and Norma showed what it looks like to live fully right to the end. Thank you for sharing that perspective—it really means a lot.
I love these stories. They make me realize I may have an adventurous streak in me, too, but I didn't name it as such. I started my own business at 61, after being laid off from a 30-year corporate career. Started a podcast, which turned into a TV show, that lasted seven seasons. And recently accepted an invitation to be a co-founder of @BoldTimers at 73. I guess I'm not done yet!
María, wow — this is exactly the kind of “never too late” story we’re trying to surface.
Laid off after a 30-year corporate career → started a business at 61 → launched a podcast that became a 7-season TV show → now co-founding @BoldTimers at 73… that’s not just an adventurous streak, that’s a whole second (and third) act.
If you’re open to it, I’d love to include your story in the community book we’re putting together. Would you be willing to do a simple written interview over email (just a few questions back and forth, nothing complicated)? If yes, can you message me privately with the best email to reach you?
I just love this content. I love hearing the stories, the ideas, for myself, my patients,my family, and my colleagues.
Thank you! If you’ve got a favorite example of someone thriving later in life (patient, family, colleague, or yourself), please reach out — I’m collecting stories for the next part.