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Issue # 16

Dear Friend,

As a fellow lifelong learner and early adopter, I’m sure that most of you are intrigued with the capabilities of ChatGPT and what the future holds for this incredible new digital tool.

Bill Gibbons, ROAR’s content director and I thought we would try it out by asking a simple question: What is the New Longevity?

The answer was astounding and remarkably on target. You can read the unedited response in the “One More Thing” section of this month’s newsletter.

It is a reminder that we always have to be students, constantly learning and being curious about new ideas; this is one of the traits that all Re-Imagineers seem to exhibit.

We also have to be lifelong teachers, as well as embrace lifelong fitness, health, and fiscal well-being since we may all live beyond 90 years old. We can never stop growing and expanding.

This month, I’m excited to introduce you to three amazing women who are both students and teachers, as well as entrepreneurs and business leaders in personal finance, health tech, and brand imagery. Jean Chatzky, Melanie Goldie, and Stephanie O’Dell share the meaningful work that they are doing in the second half of their lives.

You’ll also meet two Re-Imagineers who stepped out of their first careers and reimagined themselves; one with a deep commitment to volunteering and service, and one going back to an early love of art and creativity. All of our Re-Imagineer profiles are on our new website, ROARforward.com. If you or anyone would like to tell a story, feel free to reach out to me.

As some of you know, I’m an avid marathoner, hiker, skier, and overall fitness enthusiast. In March, eight family members traveled to Park City, Utah for our annual ski trip. Here I am with three of my nephews before we headed to the mountain. It’s been a great joy to introduce this amazing sport to everyone in my family.

Next month, my friends Keith and Marty and I will head to Nepal to hike to the Everest Base Camp. The picture below is from a five-hour training hike that we did at Storm King Mountain outside of New York City. This adventure will also be a fundraiser “Hiking for Hunger Relief” through our foundation Circle of Generosity.

You may not want to have such an adventure, but what are you doing to stay fit and healthy? It’s never too late to start!

As Jean Chatzky points out in this month’s newsletter, “Get up and move, 10,000 steps a day is a great place to start!”

At the end of April, I will be hosting the writer Adam Gopnik for our ROAR MasterMind Membership. His new book, The Real Work: On The Mystery of Mastery should be on your reading list for this summer. It’s all about lifelong learning and how we should never stop adding to our experience.

Along with lifelong fitness, health, fiscal well-being, and always thinking about your favorite future, it is what will sustain you to your 100th birthday and beyond.

ROAR forward.

Michael

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As a proud member of the Stanford Center on Longevity Advisory Council, I’m always excited to tell everyone about The New Map of Life. Groundbreaking!

ROAR by the Numbers

In its 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Report, the National Association of Realtors found that the baby boomer generation (ages 58 to 76) accounted for 39%, or the leading share of home buyers in 2022.

"They are living healthier and longer and making housing trades later in life," said Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and VP of Research at NAR.

Baby boomers were also the leading sellers, accounting for 52% of sales.

These dynamic consumers are not only in the real estate market, but fuel appliances, interior design, home goods and every other category that drives this sector. Smart marketers will find smart ways to communicate with them, as this is a trend that will grow.

Take a Moment

I took these two photographs of Central Park during a recent training run. With 843 acres of land, 8 lakes and ponds, running trails, wooded areas, cafes, historical spots and more, it is where I go to think about my Favorite Future.

Where's your place that lets you reflect and think about how you want to ROAR forward?

One more thing...

We asked ChatGPT to tell us "What is the New Longevity?"

What is The New Longevity?

The New Longevity is a concept that refers to the changing nature of aging and the increasing lifespan of people around the world. With advances in healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle, people are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. The New Longevity is characterized by a focus on active and engaged aging, with an emphasis on maintaining physical and mental wellbeing, staying socially connected, and pursuing new experiences and opportunities.

The New Longevity has significant implications for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. For individuals, it means a longer and more fulfilling lifespan, with more opportunities for personal growth and development. For businesses, it means new markets and opportunities as older adults continue to work, travel, and consume goods and services well into their retirement years. And for society, it means a shifting demographic landscape, with new challenges and opportunities related to healthcare, retirement, and social welfare.

The New Longevity is a transformative trend that is reshaping the way we think about aging and the life course. As we continue to live longer and healthier lives, it is important to embrace the opportunities and challenges of this new era, and to work together to create a more equitable, sustainable, and fulfilling future for all.

In case you missed it

Issue #15 - March 2023 ROAR Forward Newsletter

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Issue #13 - How to make 2023 your year!

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ROAR into the second half of your life (before it's too late)
ROAR into the second half of your life (before it's too late)

In ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life - Before It’s Too Late, longtime publishing executive and author Michael Clinton offers those considering midlife transformation a proven process to achieve a passionate and fulfilling life. With expert insights and actionable techniques, the book offers an empowering path for reimaging and embracing your future through a dynamic process called ROAR:

Reimagine yourself
Own who you are
Act on what’s next
Reassess your relationships

Michael shows readers how to ROAR into their future. Demonstrated through his own example, along with tips, resources, and true stories from over forty people who didn’t let their age or other setbacks stop them, readers will aspire to pursue their goals and get back to a life well-lived. Prescriptive and inspiring. ROAR will motivate, entertain, and transform readers.

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