Publisher Description
Discover the three secrets to happiness--and much more--in the later years of life. Never before in human history have so many people lived for decades beyond their working years. 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, and their average life expectancy is another 20 years--and many will live longer. But will they just live or have a meaningful life? The truth is that many--if not most--people approaching the latter years do not have a plan, much less a strategy to thrive instead of just survive. Packed with information based on research as well as common-sense wisdom, here are some examples of what readers will discover:
How retiring at the wrong time increases the likelihood of dying 89%.What can delay Alzheimer's onset an average of 9 years.How everything that makes you happy comes in just 3 forms.Which partner is most likely to initiate divorce after decades of marriage and why.Download and start listening now!
“Jason Culp’s cheerful narration is a good vehicle for the can-do energy of this empowering guide…In addition to Culp’s flinty voice and perfect enunciation, his nuanced phrasing amplifies the author’s humanity, expressed here in the form of colorful stories, many from his own life.”
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About Eric Thurman
ERIC THURMAN has a history of blazing trails. He was one of the early leaders of the microfinance movement, heading anti-poverty programs in 30 less developed nations. Now, driven by personal passion to find both meaning and enjoyment during his later life, he is creating a new path for people who also want to thrive during the last third of their lives. Thurman began his career as a broadcast journalist, and he has extensive experience in all media. A partial list of his coverage or appearances include: CNN, Fox and Friends, Wall Street Week, PBS, CBS News, Newsweek, Time, Harvard International Review, CNBC TV, Forbes, Christianity Today, The 700 Club, Financial Times, and The Economist. He is the coauthor of A Billion Bootstraps/Microcredit, Barefoot Banking, and The Business Solution for Ending Poverty. Thurman and his wife, Diane, reside in Illinois.
About Jason Culp
Jason Culp, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has been acting since the age of ten, and his credits include a variety of television, theater, and film roles. He is best known for his role as Julian Jerome on General Hospital. In addition to audiobooks and voice-over work in national commercials, he has also narrated documentaries for National Geographic and the History Channel.