16801 Days

My father was 50 years old when I was born. He passed away at the age of 92. When I reached 46, I had reached 1/2 of his lifespan. I counted 16801 days remaining (another 46 years if I am lucky) to live as he did. I try to earn my day and look for thoughts from others on how they earn their day.

Nathan Wescott

Miller begins by considering the true measure of youthfulness:

If at eighty you’re not a cripple or an invalid, if you have your health, if you still enjoy a good walk, a good meal (with all the trimmings), if you can sleep without first taking a pill, if birds and flowers, mountains and sea still inspire you, you are a most fortunate individual and

Maria Popova • The Measure of a Life Well Lived: Henry Miller on Growing Old, the Perils of Success, and the Secret of Remaining Young at Heart

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Life lessons from a 44 year old.

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