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Those of us at midlife are facing an unprecedented set of circumstances at this stage of our careers. And it’s making the concept of retirement look unrealistic. First of all, the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics has accelerated thanks to the pandemic, even as the technology took a giant leap forward in 2022. …
Entrepreneurship is all about 20-something founders in hoodies, right? If you’re a longtime Further reader, you know that’s not true. The average age of a successful startup founder is 45. And it doesn’t end there. People over the age of 50 are starting businesses at an accelerated rate: The swelling ranks of 50-plus entrepreneurs, new …
Jesse had been a star athlete and a straight-A student. Then, the insomnia hit. Shortly after his 19th birthday, Jesse woke up at 3:30 am, shivering. Nothing he did could stop the sensation that he was freezing. Worse, he was haunted by a recurring thought: If I go to sleep, I’ll never wake up. This …
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Last week we explored how expectations — what we believe — can significantly impact our performance. Our beliefs can impact exercise and athletic performance, and also our work and relationships. Positive beliefs can spark a placebo effect that helps us succeed. Conversely, negative beliefs and the accompanying thoughts can keep us “in our heads” and …
This issue of Further is brought to you by Noom. As a Further reader, you know health isn’t about fad diets and unreasonably restrictive regimens. It’s about changing the way you think about who you want to be next. Enter Noom — a new and truly different way to get healthy and lose weight, thanks …
Once you hit middle age, taking care of yourself becomes more important. Stating the obvious here, right? And it’s not just for the sake of longevity. We’re trying to improve the quality of our lives right now. Healthy eating and regular exercise are critical starting points. But will that really be enough to thrive during …
Investment options are all around us — but if you’re only thinking about stocks and real estate, you’re missing out on major opportunities (especially given the markets right now). Alternative Assets is about the world of investment options that don’t get talked about as much. We’re happy for their support as a Further sponsor, so …
It’s a common cliche that our memories begin to suffer at middle age. In reality, memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging — but it’s definitely more common in older people than younger folks. When memory problems do occur, it’s likely caused by a natural decline in neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to …
Back in the 1950s, a bedridden man faced certain death from cancer of the lymph nodes. Tumors the size of oranges had invaded the man’s neck, groin, chest, and abdomen. The prognosis was certainly grim. The only long shot hope was a new experimental cancer drug called Krebiozen. Three days after initial treatment, the man …
You know meditation is a practice that can vastly improve your life and well being, but your brain is too busy to believe it. It’s totally understandable. Midlife is by definition a time of upheaval and transition, and Gen Xers have the extra stress of a global pandemic, financial pressures, family obligations, and loads of …