“You’re not too old and it’s not too late.”
That’s the philosophy of today’s guest, Harry (Rick) Moody, Ph.D. He went from Vice President for Academic Affairs with AARP to proudly retired, engaging in an encore career where he helps small nonprofits grow.
My jaw dropped as I listened to Rick’s ruminations about the world and his place in it. After this episode, I think you’ll agree that his wisdom, experience, and gifts he brings to the world are remarkable.
Rick is the author of many scholarly articles and books, including co-author of Aging: Concepts and Controversies and The Five Stages of the Soul. In 2011 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society on Aging—and in 2008 he was named by Utne Reader Magazine as one of “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World.”
Today he’s the editor of the “Human Values in Aging” newsletter and his current book, Climate Change in an Aging Society, will be published next year by Routledge.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Rick on:
- His encore career helping small nonprofits with fundraising and marketing
- How we face three big enemies in aging—denial, distraction and despair
- Why the ability to engage and disengage supports our wellbeing
- Dealing with despair (and why it means you’re closer to finding your path)
- One question to begin asking with when you’re looking to find yourself
Links
The Five Stages of the Soul:Charting the Spiritual Passages that Shape Our Lives
Aging: Concepts and Controversies
Email Rick at hrmoody@yahoo.com to access his “Human Values in Aging” newsletter
