30 - Anything Goes: Saying Yes to Life at 78

Send us Fan Mail What if getting older wasn't about making life smaller, but opening yourself to even more possibility? In this reflective episode, I'm speaking to you from the beautiful Cornish coast, surrounded by blue skies, clear seas and those extraordinary views that somehow make everyday worries feel a little less important. A visit to the Minack Theatre to see Anything Goes got me thinking about what it really means to keep living forward at 78. Not recklessly. Not by trying to prove that age doesn't matter. But by remaining curious, leaving room for the unexpected and being willing to say yes to life. I've been thinking about the comfort zones we create as we get older, the routines that make us feel safe, and whether sometimes that comfort can quietly make our world a little smaller. I also reflect on my recent broken foot, being forced to slow down, and what I've learned from having to take life quite literally one step at a time. In this episode, I explore: What it means to keep living forward as we get older Why curiosity may matter more than achievement Allowing ourselves to become beginners again The joy of leaving space for the unexpected Why we don't need to know what's around the next corner Finding extraordinary richness in very ordinary moments The difference between comfort and becoming too comfortable Learning to appreciate the life we already have Saying yes before everything feels perfectly in place Perhaps living forward isn't about knowing exactly where you're going. Perhaps it's simply being willing to walk towards the next headland and trusting there will be something there to discover. So, wherever you are in life right now, I have a question for you: What might happen if you said yes? Maybe it's somewhere you'd like to go, someone you'd like to call, something you'd love to learn, or something you've quietly convinced yourself you're too old to do. Or perhaps it's simply saying yes to the life you already have and allowing yourself to enjoy it a little more. As for me, I'm heading towards the next headland. And I'm rather enjoying not knowing what's around the corner. Go gently. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏