By the time I was 36 years old, I had moved houses 11 times. I lived in five different countries, every time immersing myself in a different city, language, habits, and climate. I climbed through the ranks of multinational companies, traveled extensively, and built a successful career. Back in those days, my internal GPS always […]
The Magic of Setting Unrealistic Goals in Midlife
What if I told you to wake up two hours earlier each day to train and become twenty percent stronger in three years? Or, eat only salads for a year to lose five percent of your body weight? The kindest people in the world would probably tell me they have better things to do with […]
“Seeing Life as a Moving Target” a story by Michiel, a Midlife Contrarian
Having witnessed my overworked father and penny scraping mother in post-war Holland, I decided at a very young age not to work myself to death. I’m still pleased with this decision. At 58 years years of age, I am not waiting for my second heart attack to change my life, quit my job, go on […]
Now Is the Best Time to Be a Midlife Contrarian
What’s considered “normal” in midlife nowadays is highly problematic and being a Midlife Contrarian may be the most beneficial way forward. What Most People Consider “Normal” in Midlife Today We all have the need to fit in. It’s an instinct that helps us survive as individuals and species. We need to belong to a tribe, […]
The Power of Midlife Today and Your Options Ahead
There are enormous opportunities in midlife today. It is up to us to choose the right direction, which will help us manifest our biggest dreams!
About Midlife Contrarian & My Story
It is time that we recognize the uniqueness of midlife today and the enormous opportunity ahead of us. It is time to redefine midlife!