According to the latest research life begins at 37 for men!
"It's the age at which many have established themselves on the career
ladder and started a family.
And it seems that 37 is when most men feel happiest, too.
A survey has revealed that by the time they have reached their late 30s,
the majority of men are in a happy relationship and have formed close
circle of friends with which to socialise.
The poll found that 43% of the 1,000 questioned said becoming a father
was the happiest day of their lives, followed by getting married (35%).
Phillip Hodson, fellow of the British Association for Counseling and
Psychotherapy, said men of 37 typically benefit from health and life
experience.
He said: 'It would be logical to think that men would be happier when
they are younger, when they are fitter and healthier.
'As men get older they become more prone to illness and more feeble.
'At 37, you are young enough not to be disillusioned by life, which
comes with the midlife crisis.
'But you are also old enough to have developed self-confidence, earned
some respect and authority and to have a sense of achievement.' "
Top moments in a man's life
1. Becoming a parent (43 per cent)
2. Getting married (35 per cent)
3. Seeing his favourite sports team winning the league (18 per cent)
4. Buying a new house (17 per cent)
5. Seeing a country sports team win a significant title (14 per cent)
6. Proposing to a partner (13 per cent)
7. Graduating/finishing full time education (9 per cent)
8. Buying a new car (7 per cent)
Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2226289/Life-begins-37-Men-happiest-age-having-climbed-career-ladder-started-family.html
O.K. so that`s what the research concludes, and many people will believe it, but here`s a better, more empowering belief:-
You decide when life begins - you can have it now, however old or young you are. Some people are hanging in there waiting for life to get better, waiting for "something" to happen and then they will be happy. Supposing it doesn`t? How long have you got?
Happiness is your birthright - claim it now.
Life will only change when you change, and until you change nothing changes.
Why not decide to make every moment count? After all, you just don`t know how long you`ve got.
I strongly advise watching this clip of Randy Pausch giving his last lecture (preferably the full length version)
My late 30's and early 40's were the best time in my life. Thanks for evoking the memories this morning.
ReplyDeleteLike most people I had heard the last lecture before but really appreciate you bringing up again it was awe inspiring. I love the line about the exams being too hard and his mother reminding him that his father was fighting in WWII at his age. My father was also there at 18 and I am humbled by that fact when I too complain.
Great work. Thanks
Thanks for the comment and you`re right, we all complain too much sometimes. I think it`s good to have a reminder now and again!
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