We are wasting our most precious natural resource. It isn’t coal oil or gas. It is people! What if growing older wasn’t something to fear? And what if the phrase “Tis Better to Give than to Receive” were actually true? I’ll show you how more than twenty years studying aging shows we have a lot to look forward to as we age, and giving back through mentorship is one way we bring profound meaning, value and happiness in our second half of life. Deborah Heiser, PhD is an Applied Developmental Psychologist and has conducted award-winning research, has collaborated with notable institutions such as Columbia University, Pfizer, NIA/NIH, and New York State Department of Health. Deborah is currently Founder of The Mentor Project. She is also an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Old Westbury in New York, a Coach, consultant with corporations, and is a frequent speaker and media expert in print, the web, and radio. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
