I read in Napoleon Hill’s Law of Success the six major fears of humans as they go on in life: fear of old age, fear of criticism, fear of loss of love, fear of poverty, fear of sickness, and fear of failure.
As I reflected on these, it struck me again that since we know this, we can do something about it. Doing something about it is when what we know becomes power.
As you age, some things become very critical to ponder and then act on. With old age comes physical and other weaknesses, especially to those who have used themselves very roughly by the abuse of different substances.
Strength reduction comes with aging. You are not able to do those things that you used to do because your strength fails you.
With strength reduction, there are sicknesses that come because of a continuous weakening of your immune system. I saw a video of an old Asian well over one hundred years old, but who was yet as fit as a fiddle. He claimed that he was stronger than diamond.
His two secrets: he has herbs compounded that he uses every day as tea. He brews this tea and takes it hot each day. Then he walks miles each day. According to him, “these two things keep me strong.” Ironically, he still smokes his pipe.
As you age, you must find something that you are very passionate about. It may be gardening; it may be animal husbandry; it may be philanthropy; it may be evangelism. It could be keeping fit or exercising daily. It could be anything whatsoever, but you must find it and devote your life to it. It will be an invaluable means of joy and sustenance for you.
As you age, be very sure and persuaded that what you have to do is something you can give your life for. Otherwise, stay away from it. You want to be in it for the long haul.
This keeps your juices flowing. Whatever would not make your juices flow continuously, may not sustain your happiness when you are left alone and when challenges come.
As you age, strive not to age poor. People avoid the poor, let alone the poor and aged, due to their attendant problems.
Find a good investment instrument when you can. It could be real estate. Just find it and focus on it. You should not depend on your children to fund your needs in old age. You must not.
In this investment, you want to commit a portion of your resources. These resources will work for you when you can no longer work.
Friends and associates may leave here before you, but you don’t want to leave before you leave.
As you age, connect with passion in whatever you do. Find the purpose for it and be sure it aligns with that of some truly authentic persons in your space.
You will find such people because the gift in you is genuine, it will connect with other genuine ones outside of you.
That is the establishment of a mastermind that can endure all through time.
