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Adult life Quote by Bob P. Buford

“Odds are, you’ll live a whole adult lifetime that wasn’t available to your parents and grandparents. Their life expectancy at birth was fifty years. We have two lifetimes now. Life I is what occurs before halftime, and Life II comes afterward.” quote by Bob P. Buford
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““Odds are, you’ll live a whole adult lifetime that wasn’t available to your parents and grandparents. Their life expectancy at birth was fifty years. We have two lifetimes now. Life I is what occurs before halftime, and Life II comes afterward.””

Bob P. Buford

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, 2015

Life expectancy has doubled, creating two distinct phases: early life and later life, each with different opportunities and challenges.

In simple terms: We now have two life stages with different goals.

Key Takeaway

Plan for both phases of life.

Themes

longevity generational change life stages

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • retirement
  • health maintenance
  • family legacy

Key Concepts

demography future planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you allocate resources between your early and later years?
  • What legacy do you want to leave for future generations?
A Different Perspective

Assuming equal access to resources across generations may be unrealistic.

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