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33 Powerful Truths From A 73-Year-Old That Will Change Your Perspective

March 17, 2025

Life is a journey filled with ups, downs, lessons, and moments that shape us. At 73, one man decided to share the wisdom he’s gathered over the years—insights he hopes will help others on their own path. Whether you’re young or old, these truths are worth reflecting on.

Let them sink in.

1. Kindness is the best deal going. You can give it endlessly, and it doesn’t cost a thing.
2. You can only be offended if you let yourself be. Your mindset is your power—use it wisely.
3. When someone is drowning, don’t tell them they should have learned to swim. Help first. Educate later.
4. Today’s struggles are tomorrow’s accomplishments. Keep going—you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come.
5. Resilience isn’t a mood; it’s a mindset. Once it becomes part of you, nothing can stop you.
6. The evolution of caring what people think:
   - At 23, I worried about it.
   - At 43, I realized they weren’t thinking about me.
   - At 73, I simply don’t care.
   Adopt that one early.
7. Books are like the years in your life. It’s not about how many you have, but how good they are.
8. With hope, you can endure anything.
9. What you think of me is none of my business.
10. No one reaches their deathbed regretting the things they tried. But many regret the things they didn’t.
11. You can only stay in a bad mood if you allow yourself to.
12. Gratitude is a cheat sheet for happiness.
13. The pain you feel today will be the strength you carry tomorrow. Keep moving forward.
14. Never say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to someone you love.
15. We make the best decisions with the information we have at the time. Give yourself a break.
16. Say something. Do something. Be something.
17. Believe in yourself. Critics are either envious or incapable of doing what you can.
18. Age is just a mindset. I’m 73, but I think and act like I’m 19. Find your happy age.
19. The best cure for fear of failure? Action. Just start moving.
20. Lead with your heart, but manage with your head. I learned that lesson the hard way. More than once.
21. You will never go wrong being too kind. If someone takes advantage, that’s on them, not you.
22. You can measure a strong relationship by the number of bitten tongues.
23. Don’t cling to every idea. Trees bend for a reason.
24. To be successful, be useful. Help enough people, and success will find you.
25. Life doesn’t offer unlimited chances. Don’t hesitate.
26. Forgetting something is the universe’s way of telling you to be more present.
27. If you don’t expect anything, you’ll never be disappointed.
28. I’m not antisocial. I’m just not very pro-social.
29. So many books, so little time.
30. Everyone has a first day at something. Give them grace.
31. Money is important—until happiness becomes more important.
32. It’s not over until YOU say it’s over.
33. Live and let live. My best tip and hope for us all.

If you’re lucky enough to reach 73, life’s view becomes clearer. There will be highs and lows, but nothing stays the same forever. And that’s okay. Enjoy the ride.

What’s one piece of wisdom that’s stuck with you over the years? Share it below! 💬👇