Everyone gets older, but not everyone becomes as mature as they could be. Many people fail to even know they have areas for growth; they’re like blindspots. Wisdom, on the other hand, comes from cultivating awareness, learning and insight. Being open to becoming a better person. Aim to become older, better and wiser. Not just older. Because there’s more of you to come.

A fulfilling second half of life depends very much on how well you transition through your midlife phase. And dealing with losses is a key to that. Find out why you are NOT your history.

We all have cracks and breakages in our lives. They might be disappointments, hurts, or losses. But don’t let them define your second half. Here’s how to turn them into gold for you and others.

Book lovers, needing some ideas for what to read over the next few weeks? Maybe you can get these for someone else as a present. Either way, here are five top books that I think are worth reading.