In the second half, the question shifts to: "What will I leave behind?"
Psychologist Erik Erikson defined the primary challenge of later adulthood as Generativity vs. Stagnation .
Thrives on crystallized intelligence (the "sage" phase).
Stagnation happens when we try to keep living for ourselves. Meaning is found in becoming a "vessel" for something larger. 5. Learning to "Let Go"
The first half of life is about (adding degrees, titles, possessions). The second half is often about subtraction .
In the first half of life, we are biologically and socially programmed to build: careers, families, reputations, and security. We ask, "How can I get ahead?"
You stop performing for an audience and start living for an inner witness. 4. The Power of "Generativity"
