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From the July 10, 2024 issue of Further According to Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s son, these were his father’s final words after painting all day in his deathbed: I think I’m beginning to learn something about it. Arguably, Renoir wasn’t a late bloomer, having had initial success at 33. But his last words reflect the spirit of …
From the June 26, 2024 issue of Further We live in an “urgency culture.” Chances are, in the two or three minutes it takes to read this article, you’ll be interrupted multiple times by a text, email, or an irresistible urge to watch parents dancing like it’s the ’80s on TikTok. But do you have …
From the June 12, 2024 issue of Further Given that our generation made “parenting” a verb, it’s unsurprising that we remain closely connected with our grown children. Research shows this is a good thing; Pew Research reported that young adults 18-34 with highly involved parents benefit from an ongoing relationship with their folks. And we …
From the May 29, 2024 issue of Further Recently, I took a two-week tour of memory lane that started at a family celebration, proceeded to a memoir-writing retreat, and ended in Eastern Europe, where I retraced my ancestors’ steps. The trip was a great reminder that experiences make life meaningful, and memories are vital evidence …
From the May 16, 2024 issue of Further If you’re not doing what you say you want to by the time you’re middle-aged, then it’s time to take a hard look at what’s standing in your way. While there might be legitimate reasons, you may have also unwittingly become accomplished at self-sabotage. (Cue the Beastie …
From the May 1, 2024 issue of Further “When will you retire?” a friend asked me recently. My automatic answer: “From what?” The inference — work is a burden and a chore — is as antiquated as the retirement myth itself. If you’re like me, you’re finally in a groove, excelling in your field and collaborating with …
From the April 25, 2024 issue of Further Recently, an entrepreneur friend sheepishly told me she can only get work done between 5:00 p.m. and midnight. She’s always been a night owl, but thanks to hormonal changes, it’s more pronounced than ever. First, a reality check. Much like weekends and retirement, the constructs of when …
From the April 18, 2024 issue of Further Do you know who’s ageist? (Besides most employers, consumer products companies, marketers, and media outlets, among countless others.) Your brain. Left on autopilot, it keeps you “safe” by buying into society’s version of older age as an unattractive, lonely stretch of growing irrelevance on the downhill slope …
From the April 10, 2024 issue of Further Here’s a trippy stat: adventure travel is trending for older people. Research reveals that Further readers are even a bit young for things like transcontinental bike trips or days-long hikes (i.e., the Appalachian Trail). Post-pandemic, several adventure travel companies report that the average customer age has crept …
From the April 3, 2024 issue of Further As we’ve often discussed, our generation isn’t buying into the retirement myth. And why should we? We’re infinitely adaptable and high achievers to boot — ”slacker” is the ultimate oxymoron. That said, there’s bad news about how hard we grind: new research shows it’s taking a toll …
From the March 27, 2024 issue of Further It shouldn’t surprise you that, much like retirement, the 40-hour workweek is an outdated construct. So, while there’s yet another governmental push to rethink that, do we really have to wait to see how that goes? After all, rigid expectations around work hours and productivity isn’t just …
From the March 21, 2024 issue of Further You’ve been around enough to know smart habits always beat ambitious goals. As a Further reader, you’re also likely dedicated to ongoing self-improvement, which entails turning short-term challenges into long-term habits — like getting in shape, quitting addictions, or training your brain to make better choices. In other …