Oh boy, where do I even start? It was, like, the summer of ’94—good old pre-internet days, you know? And I found myself stumbling out of bed before the crack of dawn. Why? To march down to the local record shop. Well, it sold mostly CDs, but you get the drift. Weird times, those. Anyway, I needed Rolling Stones tickets. They were going up for grabs at 8 a.m., and there’s no messing around when it comes to rock legends.
I remember telling my fiancée then—she’s my wife now—that these tickets were gonna burn a hole in our pockets. But hey, I was convinced this was maybe the last time those guys would hit the road. Fast forward thirty-something years, and surprise, surprise, Mick, Keith, and the fellows are still kicking it.
Crazy, right? Makes you think about how they’re nailing this whole aging thing. Granted, a stash of royalties doesn’t hurt, and packing out football stadiums full of fans must add a bit of cash, too. But even without being globe-trotting rock stars, there’s something we can learn from them about growing old—or at least trying to.
Alright, first off: keep an eye on the expenses. The Stones, believe it or not, never were the “let’s trash the hotel room” types. Too pricy. And Mick, oh boy, he’s famously frugal. Guess that brief stint at the London School of Economics rubbed off on him. Gotta love when rock stars are also budget-conscious, huh?
But here’s the catch: as we age, everything gets pricier, especially healthcare. Did you know the average couple at 65 spends about $315,000 on it?! Wrap your head around that. So yeah, budgets might not be fun, but they’re definitely practical.
Got more than one streaming service? Maybe think about cutting down. Watch what you wanna see, then swap to another one. And cable? Ugh, seriously, ditch it. Plenty of cheaper alternatives exist. Stick it to the cable company, I say!
Moving on, lesson number two: love what you do. Remember that meme with a lively Mick Jagger at 80 and a not-so-active Mitch McConnell at 81? The caption was wild. It basically said the secret to vitality was not healthy living, but rather, well, rock star antics.
But really, Mick’s been off the cigs for ages and is all about eating right and working out. Writing those tunes? Playing shows? It keeps him sharp and happy. Find what you love and keep at it. Who knows, maybe investing is your jam? It’s mentally stimulating and fun when shared with like-minded folks.
And then there’s stepping out of your comfort zone. Apparently, Mick’s been wandering around cities before gigs, snapping photos, blending in, like he had a beer solo at a bar in Charlotte once. Crazy, huh? Point is, trying new things keeps life fresh, makes the mind alert, and results in some epic tales.
Whether it’s in life or investments, exploring new stuff can save you from costly mistakes and maybe even help you earn a bit more. Love life and your health will likely follow suit.
And, oh yeah, it just might bring you loads of “Satisfaction.”
