Elder Wisdom: Choose Happiness, Embrace Brevity, Invest in People
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "30 Lessons for Living" by Dr. Karl Pillemer - This book distills life lessons from people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s, offering blueprints for a life with more meaning, fewer regrets, and stronger relationships.
- "30 Lessons for Loving" by Dr. Karl Pillemer - This book provides insights on how to foster strong and fulfilling relationships, based on research with older adults.
- "Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them" by Dr. Karl Pillemer - This book explores the dynamics of family estrangement and offers advice on reconciliation.
- "The 5 Second Rule" by Mel Robbins - Mel Robbins's first book, which cites Dr. Karl Pillemer's work on life lessons and the importance of taking action.
People Mentioned
- Dr. Karl Pillemer (Hazel E. Reed Professor of Human Development at Cornell University and Professor of Gerontology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine) - He is one of the world's leading researchers on aging and family relationships, founder of the Cornell Legacy Project, and author of several best-selling books.
Organizations & Institutions
- Cornell University - Dr. Karl Pillemer is a professor at this university.
- Weill Cornell Medicine - Dr. Karl Pillemer is a professor of gerontology in medicine at this institution.
- Cornell Legacy Project - A massive decade-long study founded by Dr. Karl Pillemer, capturing life lessons from older adults.
Courses & Educational Resources
- MasterClass - An online platform offering over 200 video courses taught by world-class leaders, experts, and more.
Websites & Online Resources
- Ashley.com - An online furniture retailer.
- HelloLingo.com - A website for Lingo, a real-time glucose wearable system.
- JoinMitty.com - The website for Mitty Health, a women's telehealth brand focusing on midlife health issues.
- AuraFrames.com - A website for Aura Frames, digital photo frames.
Other Resources
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Mentioned as a therapy that can help incessant worriers by working through negative ruminating thoughts.