The sources of motivation we chose must be highly reliable especially as we grow older

No one else but we are to be blamed if we fall because of depending on a weak and broken ladder. No one would ever take a chance of jumping from an aircraft with a weak and faulty parachute. What we choose to be the source of safety and strength for us must be highly dependable. Success and happiness especially in the second half of life greatly depends on how practical, accurate and realistic we are in choosing the sources of motivation and stimuli for this critical part of our lives.

Secret of winning over chronic ailments is keeping spirits high like a climber on Everest

Remember mind open to learning is surety for winning all challenges even chronic ailments. As elderly people faced with chronic ailments, common at plus 65-70, if we keep in touch with the latest research going on about the smart ways of motivation like EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and FLOW THEORY, etc. we can always transcend to such a revitalized state of mind, beating the age that we are ready to learn like a youngster, even from the world-class athletes, boxers, and mountaineers to face the challenges of infirmities of old age along with pain and pangs of chronic ailments.