You are spot on! People tend to rise to the level of expectation. If we expect we are going to decline physically, emotionally, and cognitively with age, then we almost certainly will. I expect to be like Caleb, who at 85 was just as strong as the young men!
As a healthy senior, I just subscribed to your Substack. I also have a weekly Substack where I often write about aging. (carolvanklompenburg.substack.com) I'm checking if you ever consider trading guest posts?
You are spot on! People tend to rise to the level of expectation. If we expect we are going to decline physically, emotionally, and cognitively with age, then we almost certainly will. I expect to be like Caleb, who at 85 was just as strong as the young men!
As a healthy senior, I just subscribed to your Substack. I also have a weekly Substack where I often write about aging. (carolvanklompenburg.substack.com) I'm checking if you ever consider trading guest posts?
Yay! Big believer in “move it or lose it!”
If you'd like to contact me about this option, you can reach me at Carol vk13@gmail.com