By Olga Khazan — 2018
A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it.
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When I retired from clinical practice several years ago, I let go into the unknown. I felt tentative, uncertain, yet knowing intuitively that I needed to heed the call.
Thanks to longer, healthier lives, human beings face more life transitions than ever before. No matter what age or stage you’re at, transitioning is a skill to work on.
To stay healthy and fit, older people have traditionally been advised to take up gentle activities, such as walking and tai chi. But it’s time we added competitive sports to the mix.
If you’re really dedicated to making a name for yourself in sport, you may still have a shot at winning gold. If you’re, say, 35 years old, you probably shouldn’t expect to become a world-class gymnast.