Old is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests that success in old age requires starting young to build foundations.
- In plain terms
- He thinks you must start early to handle aging well later in life.
- What can you take from it?
- Preparing for aging success starts with early effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it too late to start?
- How do we define success?
Another view
It ignores people who succeed later in life.
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