How to Make Wiser Decisions at Any Age | Ep. 257
Oct 27, 2026
The most meaningful advice can take years to fully understand.
Just two weeks before his death, Gary Coulton’s father asked him a question about who would attend his funeral. It took Gary ten years to understand the wisdom behind it.
My guest today is Dr. Gary Coulton, a former biomedical scientist and executive coach turned writer and poet. Gary describes himself as a “successful misfit” and a work in progress.
In this episode, we explore Gary’s journey of self-discovery, how to make wiser decisions, and the “positive echoes” we can leave in other people’s lives.
We covered:
- What Gary discovered about himself at 65 that changed how he viewed his past
- Why he walked away from a successful 30-year career in science
- The surprising lesson learned from spending two hours looking at flowers
- A simple exercise to discover the values that matter most to you
- How your heart, head, and gut can work together to make better decisions
Resources:
Substack: https://garycoulton.substack.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/garycoultonaic
Website: https://garycoulton.co.uk
Books:
Wisdomize – See Clearly. Decide Wisely. Live Fully – https://mybook.to/wisdomize
Demons to Champions – How I fell in love with my neurodivergent maverick mind –
