A Letter From My 80 Year Old Self


The best motivation comes from one person: YOURSELF

Last week, I stumbled upon a letter I had written from my 80-year-old self.

After reading it, I was ready to run through walls to be the best person that I can be.

We all struggle with the day-to-day, so reading a letter from your 80-year-old self on a bad day, or even a good day, is a great reminder that life is a marathon and not a sprint.

So today, I encourage you all to write your own letter from your 80-year-old self. It’ll help you to put today in perspective and remind you that we are playing the long game.

Without further ado, here is mine…

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Former CEO who accidentally retired at the age of 36. I share insights on FIRE, enjoying life, and personal growth at http://accidentallyretired.com

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