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People plan and sacrifice for years in order to retire in their 60s. And yet, more and more people are less than thrilled when they get there. Research conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Association indicates that retirement satisfaction is decreasing: The cross-sectional results in this study show that the share of respondents reporting “very …
On my recent trip to Bhutan, I did a lot of hiking. And if you know anything at all about Bhutan, it’s likely the image of Tiger’s Nest, the Buddhist temple built way up into the side of a mountain. It’s billed as a three-hour hike up, although we made it in a little over …
From the November 27, 2019 issue of Further We know lifting weights is good for you, both physically and mentally. It help us to maintain muscle mass and strength as we get older, plus maintains our mobility and cardiovascular health. On the mental side, lifting heavy things can help with depression and anxiety, and sharpen …
Well, I traveled for 18 sleepless hours to get home from Bhutan to Boulder. And I was greeted immediately by two feet of snow and a nasty cold. But I can’t complain. It was an amazing trip, and I’ll reflect on it a bit once we get past this first wave of the holiday season. …
As you read this, I’m likely roaming around the Himalayas in Bhutan. But I’m writing this in Bangkok, sitting next to the pool. It’s 91 degrees! I’ve collected a fair amount of good content over the last week or so, and a clear theme showed up — namely, aging. As in, do we have to …
First things first … there won’t be an issue of Further next week, as I’m headed to Japan. This will be my second November in a row to visit the Land of the Rising Sun, this time Kyoto instead of Tokyo. Then, after one night in Bangkok (I can’t stand that song, but I also …
Read on Further.net There’s the age the calendar says you are. And then there’s your biological age, which could be lower or higher than your chronological age, depending on your lifestyle and genetics. But there’s a third type, and that’s your subjective age. That’s simply the answer to the question I posed up top — …
We’ve explored artificial intelligence in the past. And like it or not, we’re right on the cusp of it becoming a significant part of our lives. The story of how AI will impact the world of work and employment has altered over the years. Back in 2013, it was predicted that this emerging technology would …
What does the future hold when it comes to work? Well, mostly the news is filled with uncertainty. The triple-A threat of artificial intelligence, automation, and ageism seems to be lurking at every corner. And while we know we need to learn to learn in better and more efficient ways, there’s a skill that precedes …
Happy Friday! And given that it’s Friday, you know what that means … this issue of Further is late. Sorry about that. I mentioned a while back that my autumn was going to be intense thanks to work, and apparently I wasn’t kidding. But I also said I would exercise every day to keep my …
In this week’s Further, we’re exploring a couple of key elements that can improve the quality of your life. And they may not be obvious to you. First up is how to develop optimism to aid your work and relationships — and also your heart health. Then we explore why music has research-backed healing and …
From the October 3, 2019 issue of Further Being an optimist isn’t all that easy at times, but it’s apparently worth it. Optimism has been shown to provide favorable physical health outcomes and greater success in work, school, and relationships. And now, a meta-analysis research study shows a positive outlook can help your heart: Analysis …