Gayle King Talks About Why Your Age Should Not Define You
I remember thinking 50 was old. Then, of course, I eventually turned 50 and no longer felt that way. But I do remember taking stock of my life at that age. I hit that age and I realized that I probably wouldn’t live another 50 years. When I hit 40, I thought, “I can probably make it to 80.” But 100 years old? That’s not an age a lot of people see.
This thought didn’t scare me—if anything it inspired me. I realized even more fully that I had to make everything I did in life count. I needed to enjoy each moment and not take it for granted.
I have always realized the importance of family. But when you have kids and you’re at the stage where they’re going up and you’re coming down, it takes on a different meaning.
As you age, you don’t just solidify how you want to spend your time—you realize what you won’t put up with, too. You have less tolerance for people who are toxic or situations that waste your time.
Each passing year is an opportunity to look at your life and think about what’s working for you and what’s not. In other words, let your age inspire you—not define you. Take care of yourself so that you’re healthy enough to enjoy life and figure out what makes you truly happy. Get rid of sentiments like, “I’m too old for that.” Instead, remember that life is short and you should take advantage of every single minute—so go out there and do all the things that will make you happy.
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