The age of 49 is a time to reorient and mature. The Greek philosopher Plato, as always, offers some guidance. Around the time we turn 49, we tend to question our self-image.
Around the time we turn 49, we tend to question our self-image. We often experience self-doubt and emphasize more the deficit on our balance sheet of life. Add to this questioning the fact that—for the last 49 years—we’ve been convinced our bodily performance would continue unabated. The first signs of demise disrupt this autosuggestion. We probably find our careers overly burdensome and perhaps even our familial obligations as well. At 49, we slow down and no longer find it as easy to get back into our previous rhythms. We feel depressed, and this can lead to moments of personal exhaustion. At the same time, a general reassessment offers the chance to refurbish our wo
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Volker Rothfuß (geb. 1953) studierte Kommunikation, war Biografieforscher und Journalist und lebte in Stuttgart.
