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Living to 91: The Good, the Bad, and the Glaucoma
2nd December 2025 • The Daily Note with James A. Brown • James A. Brown
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  • Aging is a universal topic, and it's wild to think everyone wants to live until 91!
  • James shares a heartfelt story about his Grandma, who experienced life for nearly a century.
  • The podcast dives into the trade-offs of aging, discussing both the wisdom and the challenges.
  • Fear of losing our identity as we age is a common concern that many can relate to.
  • We explore how aging can impact our physical health and mental clarity over time.
  • Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own feelings about aging and longevity.

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Speaker A:

This is the Daily Note.

Speaker A:

I'm James A.

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Brown.

Speaker A:

Everyone wants to live till 91.

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That's what Pew Research found when it asked more than 8,000Americans.

Speaker B:

About aging.

Speaker A:

And I get it.

Speaker A:

My Grandma lived till 91.

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She saw nearly.

Speaker B:

A century of the.

Speaker A:

World in three generations, grew up behind her.

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But in the end.

Speaker B:

Life wasn't so great.

Speaker A:

She had glaucoma.

Speaker B:

Could barely see, lost.

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Lots of her memory and was in a nursing home.

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Just about everything.

Speaker B:

She saved was exhausted.

Speaker B:

I struggle with the trade offs of aging.

Speaker A:

I'm not saying I want to die early.

Speaker A:

I don't.

Speaker B:

I hope you hear.

Speaker A:

Or read my.

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Work for ages to come.

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But that last.

Speaker A:

Leg is.

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Intimidating.

Speaker B:

I fear losing.

Speaker A:

What makes me me.

Speaker A:

So what about you?

Speaker B:

Do you fear.

Speaker A:

Aging and how long do you want to live?

Speaker A:

Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

Speaker A:

I'm James A.

Speaker A:

Brown and.

Speaker B:

As always, be well.

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