Are Older People Happier?

Are Older People Happier?
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Carl Honoré
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It comes to all of us in the end: that crushing moment when you suddenly feel—old. The trigger might be a milestone birthday, an illness, or an injury. It might be a romantic snub or a missed promotion at work.

For me, it was discovering that I was the oldest player at a hockey tournament. Picture the scene: I was 48 at the time and had just propelled my team into the semi-finals by scoring a highlight-reel goal. I was walking on air. And then came the crushing news.

Carl Honoré
Carl Honoré
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Carl Honoré is a London-based writer, broadcaster, and TED speaker. He covered South America and Europe for the Economist, Observer, National Post, and Time. His best-selling books, including “Bolder"and “In Praise of Slow,” are published in 35 languages. Learn more at carlhonore.info.
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