Episode 60
What happens when the abilities that helped us succeed professionally begin to decline?
Dr. Arthur Brooks explores how our strengths change with age, including the shift between fluid and crystallized intelligence, and what the contrasting experiences of Darwin and Bach can teach us about adapting to those changes.
Key takeaways:
- Jump to the new curve: Changing abilities may call for a different way of using our strengths.
- Serve other people: Turning our attention toward others can become an important part of the transition.
- Develop your life philosophy: Brooks encourages building a deeper framework for meaning as we age.
- Connect more deeply: Relationships can take on greater importance as our professional strengths and priorities evolve.
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