Not long ago, I was playing golf, and I said to my partner, 'Let those old geezers tee off first.' And my partner says, 'Kirk, those old geezers are fifteen years younger than you.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Aging is often something we do not notice in ourselves but see clearly in others. Self-perception lags behind reality.
- In plain terms
- We often do not realize we are aging until someone points it out.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay aware that others may see your age more clearly than you do.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you see your own age clearly?
- How do you handle aging?
Another view
Not everyone perceives age negatively or accurately.
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