by Tony Taylor | Dec 29, 2024 | Mindset and Purpose, Stories and Lessons
Meet Mrs Kettle: A Life of Service and Strength Born in Goostrey in November 1923, Mrs Kettle lived an extraordinary life marked by resilience and an unshakable spirit. She passed away in December 2023, leaving behind a legacy that inspires us to this day. This photo...
by Tony Taylor | Dec 14, 2024 | Healthy Ageing, Mindset and Purpose, Stories and Lessons, Strength and FitnessDiscover how to build and maintain strength as you age with practical advice, real stories, and proven strategies.
Start First, Fail Fast, and Eventually Get It Right I started first and failed fast—three times, to be precise. Core4Men, Spinning Instructor, and the disastrous Exercise to Music training. Despite these setbacks (and a French surgeon who literally “stitched me...
by Tony Taylor | Dec 14, 2024 | Healthy Ageing, Stories and Lessons, Strength and FitnessDiscover how to build and maintain strength as you age with practical advice, real stories, and proven strategies.
I’d been retired for 12 months. The decking was done, and I’d cycled my way around every country lane in Cheshire. I even helped organise a cracking 500-mile cycling trip around Tuscany. Stunning countryside, 3-star hostels, 4-star food, and 5-star cycling—what’s not...
by Tony Taylor | Dec 14, 2024 | Mindset and Purpose, Practical Tips, Stories and Lessons
Welcome to Ageing Responsibly, the blog that helps you transition from your big job to a life of meaning and fulfilment. Here, we ask tough questions, share real stories, and challenge you to create a new identity—one that embraces growth, giving, and learning. Every...
by Tony Taylor | Dec 12, 2024 | Mindset and Purpose, Retirement Transition, Stories and Lessons
I was walking around the lake near my house. My big job had ended six months ago—not “retired,” mind you. I prefer to say my big job ended because retirement sounds like something you do when you’re ready to withdraw, and I wasn’t. Still, I felt a bit lost...
by Tony Taylor | Sep 20, 2024 | Healthy Ageing, Practical Tips, Stories and Lessons
My Struggle with Sleepless Nights I’ve never been a good sleeper, but it worsened recently. I didn’t sleep for several days. I tried over-the-counter sleep tablets, an extra glass of wine, hot baths with relaxing stuff poured in, and hot chocolate drinks....
