"Of today's retired men, one third are reasonably happy, one third are dissatisfied, and one third have resigned themselves to their situation. After retiring, Dag Sebastian Ahlander, former Swedish consul general in New York, learned the importance of relishing every age--despite setbacks and illnesses--in order to acquire wisdom and perspective and gain greater satisfaction for the years that remain. Drawing on his own experiences, Mr. Ahlander penned Older and Happier!, offering 109 pieces of advice for making the change ...
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"Of today's retired men, one third are reasonably happy, one third are dissatisfied, and one third have resigned themselves to their situation. After retiring, Dag Sebastian Ahlander, former Swedish consul general in New York, learned the importance of relishing every age--despite setbacks and illnesses--in order to acquire wisdom and perspective and gain greater satisfaction for the years that remain. Drawing on his own experiences, Mr. Ahlander penned Older and Happier!, offering 109 pieces of advice for making the change from Grumpy Old Man to Jolly Gent. Mr. Ahlander's suggestions for a better retirement include: - Don't become a Micro Management Guru. Don't try to reorganize your wife's kitchen, where you have never done a thing during your active years. - You don't have to comment on everything. Life is supposed to be lived, not commented upon. - Don't downsize. Now is your chance to enjoy the home you have spent a lifetime acquiring and arranging. - Steer clear of your adult children's big problems. You'll just lose sleep. But do help them with the small stuff--you have the time now for practicalities; they don't. - Smile and people will smile back at you. A red bow tie helps! Mr. Ahlander also deals elegantly with our stubborn issue of death and how to prepare for the last stretch on the road of life. Older and Happier! is both a thought-provoking call to transformation and a practical guide to making the simple changes that make your life that much happier. Remember, time may be short, but life is long. It's high time to count your blessings and forget the rest. The choice is yours! "--
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Add this copy of Older and Happier! : Inspiring, Amusing, and Useful to cart. $2.97, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Skyhorse Publishing.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Add this copy of Older and Happier! : Inspiring, Amusing, and Useful to cart. $15.00, like new condition, Sold by SELG Inc. Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Skyhorse.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 7x4x1; Hardcover with dust jacket. First US Edition. 1st printing (complete number line). Inscribed by the author, Dag Sebastian Ahlander; no other markings. Ships from NYC.
