I am preparing my next post, based on my untethered excitement on a freshly minted book, The Big Shift: Navigating The New Stage Beyond Midlife , written by Marc Freedman.
I have not finished the book, but I have highlighted roughly 95% of what I have read so far.
The basic premise is this: we are living longer and we are living healthier. The boomers are experiencing/defining/marketing a new age category, as yet to be named. We are at or past mid life, and we still have miles to go before our children decide its time to relinquish our drivers’ licenses.
Baby boomers have defined new trends throughout their lives from the 60’s social revolution on forward. This group has consistently displayed willingness to reflect upon the meaning and value of their lives and initiate changes.
There is potential here for all types of higher education institutions to serve this interesting, inspiring, and growing trend. And in fact, several already have.
I am eager to jump into this conversation, but need to finish the book first. I’ll be back.
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