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I got lost living out my ‘purpose’
Even though I was pursuing my purpose and living a life others dream about by traveling around the country full-time in a motorhome, I was miserable.
You were wired differently on purpose, for a specific purpose
Like an old cuckoo clock, we are made to do very specific things at just the right moment, exactly as God designed from before the world was created.
Why are people caught in a ‘daily midlife crisis’ today?
Everyone has bad days, but if you are finding that you have more bad days than good, perhaps you are out of God’s will for your life.
The greatest need of all is regular human connection
As I wondered what I could possibly offer to someone who seemingly had everything he wanted or needed, it dawned on me. I can offer human connection.
Find purpose after 50 as an advocate for nursing home residents
By stepping up as an advocate, you can be a voice for those who might otherwise go unheard, ensuring they receive the dignity and care they deserve.
The ‘worst’ Unconference ever proved to be highly inspirational
By the end of this year’s Unconference, I had accumulated an array of excellent ideas I will use to promote Forward From 50 as well as my new venture, Life Story School.
The movie “Here” shows the importance of living life now
The movie shows that everyone has a story, and it is those stories that connect us to the past as well as the future. Yet, “Here” has a strong message for people over 50, too.
Tad Derrickson moves from helping people to repurposing trees
As a child, Tad Derrickson watched his grandfather run a saw mill. Today, Tad has a portable mill he uses to give new purpose to trees destined for local landfills.
Life Story School launches today
While interviewing people for Forward From 50, I realized everyone has a story to tell. Not only does your story matter, stories are the best way to connect generations of people with each other.