I'm Gen Z and thought retirement was the goal. My 86-year-old grandfather changed my mind.
Source: Business Insider ·
My grandfather is 86 and still works as a doctor after 60 years. His commitment has inspired me to rethink retirement.
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The author's grandfather doesn't want to retire.Courtesy of the authorI'm Gen Z and have always valued rest, leisure, and finding balance in my life.My 86-year-old grandfather has worked as a doctor for 60 years and refuses to retire.His dedication has changed how I think about ambition, purpose, and growing older.As a Gen Z, I have struggled with my work ethic. I have learned to optimize leisure, travel, and rest, and to get into a flow state. However, my grandfather's work ethic has made me rethink my approach.At 86, my grandfather refuses to retire. For the past 60 years, he has woken up at the same time every morning, showered, dressed immaculately, had breakfast, and left for his work as a general physician in his private clinic. Barring sickness and rare travel, he has never taken a day off, never deviated from schedule, and has an enviable work ethic that I have not seen in anyone. My grandmother, who was 70, died last year, and he was back to work in a week. He is the eldest…
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