Ronnie Sellers (ed.) - 50 Things to Do When You Turn 50: 50 Experts on the Subject of Turning 50

S ECTION O NE
F INDING YOUR 50-SOMETHING ATTITUDE

Stop complainingGarrison Keillor
No one cares that you dont like getting older so quit bellyaching. But 50 is a great time to lose the ponytail, start telling the truth, and stop having dinner with people you dont like.

Look for whats hopeful and go with itWendy Wasserstein
At 50, youve got plenty of reasons for optimism.

Write your own top ten listPatricia Farrell, Ph.D.
You dont have to be David Letterman to come up with your own list of 10 great things about turning 50.

Find your inner elegyBilly Collins
The former Poet Laureate grapples with a dark night of the soul to see the light of 50.

Ultimate TrustReverend John Douglas Ousley
Finding hope and life lessons in the teachings of ones faith.

How to Turn 50Sharon Greenthal
The secret to turning 50 is getting to embrace who you are.

Keep a sense of adventureMarianne Williamson
At midlife, most of us face a fork in the road. Its up to us to decide whether to take the easy ride, or the uncertain one to spiritual rebirth.

S ECTION T WO
M AKING PEACE WITH THE MIRROR

Stop obsessing about your flawsBobbi Brown
The only beauty secret that matters is learning to look more like you, and less like somebody else.

Put your best face forwardValerie J. Ablaza, M.D., FACS
Just because you accept yourself doesnt mean you cant spruce up a few things. And now is a good time for a little nip-and-tuck prevention.

Wear comfortable clothesDiane von Furstenberg
The only way to be beautiful is to feel at ease.

S ECTION T HREE
R EDEFINING FITNESS

Take a hikeKristina Hurrell
Walking is tame; hiking is an adventure: Get close to nature, close to the sky, close to yourself.

Limber up. Get flex-y with itJonathan Fields
Whether youre a couch potato or a seasoned athlete, yoga can free your body in ways you never dreamed possible.

Indulge yourself in a playground fantasyLuis Santeiro
Want to transform from schlumpy to powerful? Just act out your playground daydreams, from the trapeze to the tango.

Learn to belly danceTaRessa Stovall
Let this beautiful Middle Eastern tradition sexy, fierce, and energetic help you fall in love with your 50-year-old body. In this dance, ripeness triumphs over beauty.

Power up your tennis gameAngela Buxton
Whether returning to the game or just getting started, tennis at midlife requires a little adjusting.

Sit still: meditation is medicinalRobert H. Schneider, M.D.
Meditation isnt just for the mind and spirit. It can also benefit your body.

S ECTION F OUR
S TAYING STRONG

Eat like a cavemanFred Pescatore, M.D.
Travel backward in time to recapture the perfect diet. More fruit, less juice; less meat, more nuts.

Take heartDavid Katz, M.D.
While the rules for heart-health are different for men and women, there are rules. And they can save you from heart disease.

Bone upMichael R. Wilson, M.D.
Be good to your joints and bones now. Be limber later.

Buff up your brainBill Beckwith, Ph.D.
No more jokes about senior moments. Keeping your brain at its highest level is easier than you think.

Stop squintingBrian S. Boxer Wachler, M.D.
There are safe and simple ways to ward off bifocals and help you see your future clearly.

Stop the flash: eat soy and flaxDorothy Foltz-Gray
Sometimes, women can manage those power surges with a simple change in diet.

Look within: get a colonoscopyPatricia L. Raymond, M.D.
Okay, its nasty. But all you need to get through this life-saving rite of passage is a sense of humor.

S ECTION F IVE
M ANAGING YOUR CAREER AT MIDLIFE

Reappraise yourselfMary Furlong
In your 50s, youre more valuable to your employers than you realize. But its up to you to show the boss what youre worth.

Stay curious, be relevant, and THRIVE!David Ebony
Sometimes, success locks people into ruts. Three artists offer advice about how to remain inspired after 50.

Hire yourselfAlan Weiss
If youre passionate, competent, and have a good plan, 50-plus is an ideal time to start your own business.

Stop proving yourselfSusan Seidelman
Give yourself credit; youre a classic. You deserve to be able to relax a little and take in some of the things youve missed.

Now that youre tops at what you do, teachEleanor DAntuono
Once youve reached the apex of your game whether youre a prima ballerina or a regional vice president look for opportunities to pass it on to the young.

S ECTION S IX
M ASTERING YOUR MONEY

Bulk up your portfolios defenseBill Gross
Make sure your money keeps growing, even when the markets dont.

Rethink your insurance strategyRichard Bowren
From life insurance to long-term care, the rules are different at midlife.

Strengthen your willRebecca Smolen
No more excuses: Your family needs the protection that comes from, a clear, up-to-date last will and testament.

Budget to your 100th birthdayEric Friedman
The odds of your making it another 50 years are better than ever. Heres what you need to know to make sure you can live well, not just long.