Rock-Stars-of-Aging-by-Marc-Middleton

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Chapter ONE
Why This Book is Different
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. But beautiful old
people are works of art.” -- Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the
United States (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962)
At the Bolder Media Group, we tell stories of ordinary people living
extraordinary lives. Our business is all about smashing the
stereotypes of age (all ages) and the limitations of possibility. Our
message, very simply, is this -- don’t let others define who you are or
what’s possible in your life. As Ralph Waldo Emerson noted, “To be
yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something
else is the greatest accomplishment.”
As you age, it isn’t easy to be yourself in an ageist society. We are
constantly bombarded by negative images of aging. We’ve all been
brainwashed to a degree by the culture in which we live and the
media that reflect it.
We’ve been told for so long, by so many, what’s not possible as we
age that few of us know what’s really possible, that is why we
produce the Growing Bolder TV Show, the Growing Bolder Radio
Show, and a large and growing online platform anchored by
GrowingBolder.com. Our stories are meant to inspire men and
women of all ages to realize that it’s never too late to improve their
lives. It’s never too late to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s
never too late to chase your dreams and pursue your passions. It’s
never too late to really live. It’s a message of hope and optimism that
resonates.
We have found that one of the most powerful ways to illustrate what’s
possible is to share the stories of centenarians -- anyone who is 100
years or older. What makes centenarians so unique, so fascinating
and so worth studying is the fact that they are not simply 80-year-olds
who have endured 20 more years of physical and mental decline.
Most centenarians don’t suffer the chronic illnesses associated with
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