97 Years Old: What I Learned After Believing UNIVERSAL LIES for 62 Years

At 97 years old, I’ve realized that I spent 62 years believing universal lies about what it means to live a good life. In this video, I share the hard truths I discovered too late—from the myth of career success to the painful reality of losing my wife of 40 years.

I spent four decades building a life next to her instead of with her, chasing goals that didn't matter in the end. This is a confession about time, grief, and the lies we believe until the clock starts to run out. I want you to hear this before it’s too late for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Everything you know about a good life is wrong

01:22 Meeting the love of my life (The yellow dress)

02:22 The lie of "doing it for the family"

05:02 The diagnosis that changed everything

07:09 The deafening silence of a house without her

09:02 What real regret feels like at 3 AM

11:58 The moment I finally changed

14:26 A lesson from my best friend James

18:20 Meeting my great-grandson (The cycle of life)

22:00 My final question to you

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ABOUT 'WHILE THERE'S STILL TIME'

This channel brings you authentic wisdom from individuals who've lived through decades of experience. Each week, we share deeply personal stories from people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond—exploring the choices they'd change, the moments they treasure, and the insights they've gained over a lifetime.

Every video presents a different voice, a unique journey, but the same timeless truths about what gives life meaning: how we spend our time, how we love, what we prioritize, and what we leave behind.

We explore: wisdom gained through living, common regrets and how to prevent them, discovering what truly counts, balancing time and what matters most, building lasting relationships, navigating career and achievement, confronting age and impermanence, making conscious life choices, and guidance you wish you'd received earlier.

Stop spending years learning lessons the hard way. Gain perspective from those who've walked the path before you.

DISCLAIMER

This video serves educational and motivational purposes. The narratives presented are dramatized interpretations designed to convey genuine life wisdom through compelling storytelling. The narrator is a digital creation, and all imagery is generated through artificial intelligence technology.

That said, the insights and lessons shared draw from authentic human experiences, real conversations, and accumulated wisdom from actual individuals. The perspectives offered reflect personal viewpoints and life experiences, not professional counsel. For matters concerning health, finances, or legal issues, always seek guidance from qualified experts in those respective fields.

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