Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Actor Clint Eastwood's Retirement Planning Advice

At 84, Clint Eastwood isn't sitting on his laurels, taking naps and complaining about his Social Security. He's still in the game and an inspiration for anybody worried about growing old.
This week, ahead of the release of his latest movie, "Jersey Boys," he offered The Associated Press this retirement planning advice: "If you tell yourself, 'I'm too old to do that,' bulls---, you're not too old to do anything."

Age has made him a better director, Eastwood says. "You have more experience as you get older. You have more to draw on, as long as you don't lose your faculties. You can play on that if you're lucky enough genetically or you take good enough care of yourself, or a combination of the two. You can go ahead and experiment with things. There's so many different stories to tell out there. You can be 21 or 81."

The next time you're feeling like you're on the downward slide, let this wisdom attributed to Eastwood make your day: “I'd like to be a bigger and more knowledgeable person 10 years from now than I am today. I think that, for all of us, as we grow older, we must discipline ourselves to continue expanding, broadening, learning, keeping our minds active and open.”

Or better yet, think about Eastwood's advice to the young cop in the 1990 film "The Rookie": "If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster."

Full Article and Source:
Clint Eastwood Makes My Day

7 comments:

Thelma said...

Love that guy!

Anonymous said...

He's right and I hope people heed his advice.

NASGA Member said...

YEAH CLINT EASTWOOD !!!

Hero status and now I looooove him into his golden years.

I'm following Clint's advice due to my inner voice now to see it in print woohoo he is an inspiration and a role model.

Thank YOU !!!

Bendigo Bank'sters said...

Now I get it, when a Guardian is trying to get there grubby little hands on you, all you have to do is pull out your .357 Magnum and say "Make My Day"..:)

jerri said...

yes you got that right bendigo bank'sters make my day exactly what is needed some solid reaction when wronged i guarantee you if anyone took the time to read petitions for guardianship and conservatorship there would be baseless unfounded to outright lies in those petitions that are taken as the gospel truth leading to the aip being guardianized or conserved when drastic measures are totally unwarranted not needed yet nothing comes down on the petitioner who presents false information fraud on the court we need old time west oak tree justice for the crooks and liars with self serving interests their own agenda for profit profit its all about the money go clint

Kathleen said...

He has a great outlook!!!
Keep doing and keep going!

Anonymous said...

Go Clint! The energizer bunny he keeps going and going and going what an inspiration to our seasoned citizens who have so much to give to society.