A New York entrepreneur and content creator went viral when he revealed the 40 heartwarming tips he received from 90-year-olds before his 32nd birthday.
Sahil Bloom shared the advice in a Twitter thread with his 834,000 followers after asking “several 90-year-olds what advice they would give themselves at 32.”
The touching thread went viral with the initial tweet gathering 19.5 million views in just a few days.
“Once in a while, bring out the fancy china and drink the good wine for no reason,” the first piece of advice read.
The poignant thread continues with healthy recommendations to “dance at weddings until your feet hurt” and “tell your partner you love them every night before you go to sleep” because “someday you’ll find the other side of the bed empty and wish be able to do it”. .” The wise elders also warned against “fearing sadness, as it tends to sit right next to love” and “treating your body like a house you have to live in for another 70 years.”
Sahil Bloom created a Twitter thread listing advice he received from some seniors, including Hank, 95, and Phyllis, pictured, before their 32nd birthday. SahilBloom/Twitter
They also instructed their younger selves to “never raise your voice except at a ball game” and to “do one good deed every day, but never tell anyone about it.”
These 90s also advised that “time heals nothing in relationships,” so “don’t put off difficult conversations” and “find things that light up your eyes” and do them more often.
They also encouraged themselves at age 32 to “always remind themselves that their record for getting through bad days is spot on.”
The other 30 points of sage advice continue on the themes of tackling difficult situations head-on, being positive, loving others, and loving yourself.
Bloom ended her thread by noting that her key takeaway is that “time is precious” and that everyone should “cherish” it.
She recommended that everyone ask their elderly loved ones the same question and see what wisdom they have to share.
Another sage tip? “Laugh out loud and unapologetically whenever you feel like it.”
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