At 50, you've probably checked off plenty of life's major milestones. Career established, mortgage payments a familiar routine. But here's something that might not be on your radar yet: catching a green wave. Not the financial kind or some environmental metaphor, I’m talking about standing up on a surfboard and catching an unbroken wave. Why This Should Matter to You at 40, 50 or 60yrs old You might be thinking, "Isn't surfing for twenty-something nonchalant vibey dudes?" T

A Journey Through Your Musical Soul There comes a moment in every music lover's life when you realise you've been collecting memories as much as music. Whether it's that worn cassette tape from your first road trip, or crush, the CD that got you through a breakup, or the 'limited edition' vinyl you couldn't resist, these albums aren't just entertainment, they're the soundtrack to your life. Creating your personal top 100 albums list isn't just an exercise in nostalgia or musi

There's something deeply satisfying about mastering a few exceptional cocktails. Not the overly complicated concoctions that require obscure ingredients, but solid, well-crafted drinks that stand the test of time. A few years ago, I installed a bar at one end of our kitchen and began experimenting with cocktails. What started as a curiosity has become one of those life skills I'm genuinely proud to have learned and keep nurturing. I've now narrowed my focus down to four cockt

Add becoming a Trustee to your bucket list This is purposefully the first bucket list item I chose to write about for two simple reasons: (1) it's very achievable, and (2) it feels genuinely rewarding. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you've accumulated something invaluable: decades of professional experience, hard-won wisdom, and perspectives that charities desperately need. The best part? You don't need to start from scratch. The skills you've honed in your career transl