Old people did not get old by being really foolish.

By: David Carroll Jr.

As a Freemason, I am around men and women who are much older than myself everyday and one thing I have come to realize is that, Old people did not get old by being really foolish. 
If the majority of the men and women I associate with were foolish at any point in their past they have long since outgrew that trait and moved on. These people I call my brothers and sisters, with the exception of a few of the younger ones, are some of the most intelligent human beings with which I have ever come in contact and I can truly say my life is better for having them in it.

Here is a lesson for all younger people (Under the age of 60) make friends with and listen to what the older people in your life have to say because, Old people did not get old by being really foolish. Like I said before there are a few exceptions to every rule but by and large as people enter their Golden years they become mellow and introspective mostly because they know they haven't long left on the earth or maybe they haven't the strength to fight so they live by their wits.

If the old folks in your life do not have dementia or some other disease which puts limits on their mental capacity start asking them questions especially if they have owned businesses or were professionals of any sort during their lifetime. You will be amazed at the repository of information they have stored away in their brains.

I am constantly amazed and you will be too when you realize that, Old people did not get old by being really foolish.

Disclaimer: This is my opinion and is in no way based on any scientific research or data.