Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Successfully aging requires developing habits early in life.
- In plain terms
- To age well, you need to start preparing when young.
- What can you take from it?
- Preparing for old age begins in youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits matter most for aging well?
Another view
It ignores resilience or change at any age.
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