Many of us may dread getting older. In fact, it can be a debilitating fear. Others may favor the brighter side of things and look forward to the wisdom that tends to come with age. But what if our golden years are actually meant for cultivating our joy? It's a real thing, according to popular belief. So, what's the secret? Older people focus on what drives them, practice gratitude instead of dwelling on the "what if's," and pursue more meaningful relationships.

Learn more about living your purpose throughout your golden years, and how the best is yet to come.

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Happiness Posts is published by Darin M. Klemchuk founder of Klemchuk PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located in Dallas, Texas and co-founder of Engage Workspace for Lawyers, a coworking space for lawyers. He also publishes the Ideate (law) and Elevate (law firm culture) blogs. You can find more information about his law practice at his firm bio and also at his BioSite.