• The Second Half of Life is a golden opportunity for remaking meaning and purpose and living vitally.
• Stinking thinking can cloud or block the opportunity just as it can tell an addict there is nothing wrong, nothing needs done, so he misses getting into recovery and a healthy life.
• Stinking thinking excuses us from having to venture into the risky-feeling area of change.
• We end up with a push-pull dilemma where we can easily opt for safety instead of the vulnerability necessary for growth.
• At best, we can end up with information but not transformation.
• The challenge is to stay engaged with life rather than choosing the seemingly easier way.
• Support is very important.