The first thing that needs to disappear after the age of 60 is useless pride. Procrastination over apologies, saving face over small misunderstandings, and an attitude of only trying to win greatly undermine happiness in old age.
Relationships break down, emotions build up, and ultimately lead to isolation. As you get older, what you need is composure, not respect, and it’s not about winning, it’s about being comfortable.
The power to make life light and solid after 60 comes from the ability to let go. The moment you let go of excessive stubbornness, excessive boasting, and unnecessary pride, your interpersonal relationships become smoother and your mind becomes more at ease.
As we get older, it becomes clearer that wisdom is achieved by subtracting, not adding.
ㅡUseless prideㅡ