The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life [Large Print]

Aging happens to everyone who's lucky enough to keep living, but aging magnificently is a choice-and this book shows you how.In "The New Old," leadership coach Erika Andersen shares a liberating truth: you have the power to craft an extraordinary third act. Drawing from her journey of creating a vibrant life between Spain and America, Andersen offers not just hope but a doable roadmap for your best years."When I wake up in the morning," says 101-year-old yoga master Tao Porchon Lynch, "I know that it's going to be the best day of my life. I never think about what I can't do." This mindset isn't just inspiring-research shows it can add over seven years to your life.With candor and compassion, Andersen guides you through three transformative principles: Be the Boss of Your Life: Create a compelling vision for your future and build a community to help you achieve it. Learn to lead your healthcare providers, service people, and family members rather than letting them decide your path.Master Your Mindset: Transform how you talk to yourself about aging. Discover techniques for mindfulness and gratitude that research shows can dramatically improve both quality and length of life.Get Good at Change: Learn to thrive in the uncertain parts of life's transitions with grace, without resentment, and continuing to explore new possibilities-because as Andersen writes, "our ability to learn and grow as older people is strictly a use-it-or-lose-it proposition."Through intimate stories of her adventures (like mastering Spanish in her 70s ) and conversations with seniors who are thriving, Andersen reveals what becomes possible when you approach aging with intention rather than resignation."The New Old" speaks directly to your deepest hopes: that your later years can be filled with purpose, connection, discovery, and joy. It's not just about growing older-it's about finding out that at sixty, seventy, and beyond, you are still a work in progress.