By Dr. Fantastic
It’s not how old you are—it’s how young you feel. During my last speech, I told the crowd, “I’m 72 years old, but I feel 26!” They went wild. Why? Because everyone understands that the number of candles on your birthday cake does not determine the fire within you.
I’ve been 26 for over 50 years. At 17 I hitch hiked around the world so I told the world I was a 26 year old College Graduate, granted a fib but I never let anyone down. Age may change our bodies, but it does not have to change our attitude, our dreams, our curiosity, or our desire to enjoy life. We don’t stop living because we grow older—we grow older when we stop living.
Keep learning. Keep laughing. Keep moving. Keep loving. Wake up every morning with gratitude and something exciting to look forward to. The secret to staying young is not found in a bottle—it is found in your mind, your heart, and the way you choose to live.
Never allow a number to tell you what you can or cannot do. Your true age is determined by your energy, your enthusiasm, and your willingness to embrace each new day. Dance and sing every day. Live life large. “I’ve been 26 for over 50 years in mind, not body”
— Dr. Fantastic