FABULOUS BEYOND 50 | AGEING WELL WITH STYLE

[@davejw1950]

"Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." Benjamin Franklin's take on li. My favorite quote that has helped me to get to a youthful 72.

[@snapcracklepop5921]

Fantastic words of wisdom from the master. At 59 i am a survivor of a transplant operation, my wife passed away when i was 50 and my daughter left disabled following an accident 10 years ago. These major chaptors in my life have left me with a profound wisdom and maturity in life that i did not have at 40. And I love passing my life knowledge onto younger people. Whilst I am STILL growing as a person and i now see different colours in trees that others may not. As life is slowly starting to stablize i am due to have my very first guitar lesson next week. Wish me luck..

[@TheChapsGuide]

Sir, you have been tested in your life journey and one can only wish you the very best for your future. I'm sure accepting the challenge of learning a new skill in the guitar, will offer new frontiers of interest in your future path. Best wishes sir, Ash

[@ramonovazquez4351]

At 55 myself, I am not nearly where I should be but I am taking the path that will lead me to a much better place in life. This is the video that I needed to watch today. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I really enjoy listening to you and I put it to practice, my life will surely take a turn for best. Ash, keep doing what you do. God know we need more men like you.

[@TheChapsGuide]

You got this!

[@viclucyzia]

Bowtie! Welcome to the small bowtie club Ash! Financial stability is not always achieved. Young people are nowadays richer than the elderly. While those who retire after 30, 40 yrs of work have no way to survive with their pension over here those driving big Audis, BMWs Mercedes and Porsche are almost all young lads in their 20s & early 30s making millions in online business. And that is the problem with old age poverty rising yearly country wide leading the retirees to go to Salvation Army to get something to eat (and that is being challenged by the refugees going there as well although they are helped by the state). Life is very unfair and is caused by the politicians. Still I am so happy I was born in the 60s with no computer, no cell phone and experienced real life than to be a millennium or genZ and live virtually online.

[@JeffWilkinson]

Another outstanding video, Ash! The 50-year-old of today is not the 50-year-old of 50 years ago. We are generally in better health and have a longer life expectancy. My next "0" birthday will be 70, but that's a ways off. I'm not in a position to travel much now, perhaps when I retire. However, I was fortunate to have traveled extensively in my teens and twenties, including Europe and the UK, thanks to my parents and the military. Traveling to foreign countries and seeing cultures and lifestyles different from one's own broadens the horizons and gives you insight into your own life and culture. I was lucky to learn this lesson at a young age. Keep pushing, Ash, and keep making these videos. You are having a profound effect on men everywhere, I read that in the comments all the time. Thank you.

[@lynn5447]

Do not ignore your eighties. I turned 80 in June. I am not a doddering old fool. We will travel in October, to the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. But I have traveled to other places: China, Mexico, Germany, France, Canada, England, Ireland, and even Vietnam (courtesy of the US Army). Actually, my advice to anyone looking toward retirement is to have a plan. Men who retirement, and then sit home after that (rocking chair?) live about seven years and then die (boredom?). Join groups. Meet friends for lunch or breakfast, get involved in church or local politics or feeding the hungry or whatever makes you awake with passion. So, think beyond 70.

[@moimeme6533]

Well said, Bravo. 80 = the new 50 and you are lookin every bit of it, Bud. Salute!

[@moimeme6533]

Thanks for this, Ash...although not fully onboard with all of your points re: life "benchmarks", esp. considering the increasing nuances in modern society, love that you raise this topic and inspired the discussion herein with respect to how our generation and those to follow may redefine this period of our lives. Bravo.

[@Bjartone]

Thank you for sharing your long and winding road to Chap Nirvana with us on KZbin

[@shaheenevans]

Thanks for the advice and wisdom

[@bensanchez9705]

Fantastic video! I couldn’t agree with you more as someone who is now in his 60s and trying to do pretty much all the things you mentioned. Love your KZbin videos! Keep up the good work.

[@belverticale]

52-year-old codger here. All good advice. Old cliche but its the stuff money can't buy...i.e. being in good health and having some good -quality close relationships in your life. Far too many ruin their health and relationships trying to get ahead.

[@ryanaustin4060]

Another great video Sir, thoroughly enjoy the content and this video on your perspective on life is not only insightful but inspiring. I’m 30 but need to be in much better physical health I think it’s time to adopt some of the habits you mention now. Great content as always.

[@godders7594]

Wow, I know Ash is right, but i have never felt so depressed

[@silasmoser301]

Thanks Ash!

[@verykeen2please]

i started independent travel at 18 and have never stopped But have always managed to avoid the cultural void of USA

[@antonytwyman9090]

You look 70! Seriously Ash you look great.

[@melvinmckinney9120]

Nice video Ash. I will be 60 next year .

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

Mr. Jones, we both enlisted in the Air Force at 17 (USAF for me), we were both in law careers, (you enforcement, me defense), and I just want to praise you for this excellent episode of your superior channel. Bravo!

[@billyo54]

Having left school at sixteen I found myself frustrated as time went on. I was always interested in certain aspects of academia, so I decided at fifty to enlist in a reputable university. I was initially a tad anxious, but to my surprise I developed a positive attitude after my first year. I went on to finish my bachelor degree and continued to complete my masters. This was one of the most important and rewarding decisions I've made and helped me to negotiate that difficult middle period. I am now sixty nine and am entirely satisfied with my trajectory. If I hadn't taken the challenge I would have always wondered if I was able for the academic life I truly love. Thanks again Ash. I always enjoy your positivity and belief in yourself.

[@lilcwa]

“If you haven’t made it by the time you are 50, you’re probably not going to...” Your words hit me hard at 54. I cannot afford to think that way. I refuse to give up. No gentlemen should.

[@CaldonianDude]

Yeah, don't give up. You still have time on your side...

[@henrywest7217]

This 65 yr. old finds your advice to be quite sound.

[@glennet9613]

When I was fifty we bought some cheap bikes. Rides around the park led to day rides, led to weekends with tents, led to every summer holiday touring New Zealand (we are Australian). When we retired we took our bikes and panniers to Europe every year for a few weeks touring a different country each year and finally sold up, moved to France and now Switzerland. Now 78 and still ride, hike or ski every day in the beautiful mountains. Once a year we go to Andermatt for a few days and cycle over the St Gotthard pass and back using the old cobbled road. This morning we are taking the bus to Fribourg, going for a hike in the gorge and then lunch in a nice restaurant (La Cène). Going by bus so I can enjoy a couple of glasses of excellent local wine. My passion which I took up about the same time was woodwork, I had an excellent and inspiring woodwork teacher at school and finally had the time and money to set up a nice workshop. Can’t do it now because we live in an apartment so my passion is 3D graphics, creating virtual worlds. I am however writing this sitting in a rocking chair I made during the woodworking phase. So the reason for this long post is to say that from somebody a quarter of a century further down the track your advice is excellent with one big exception. I plan to be still travelling, cycling and skiing well beyond 80.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Outstanding!!

[@Carl_DenTandt]

Being 51 myself, thank you for this video! Learning every day with this video and also with all your other videos. Thank you Ash for what you are giving your viewers!

[@TheChapsGuide]

You are so welcome!

[@velviaman3206]

Self confidence is the key word. When they were young I told my daughters not to look up to those with money because not all of the well off earned their money honestly. Now that they are older they are honest and confident young women. Never stop planning for the future. A wise old man told me “ If you stop planning you might as well be dead! “

[@pauljames907]

07:51 - White ankle socks with shorts and black training shoes is British tourist abroad style disaster 101. The shorts by themselves look OK though.

[@lazarusgrey4866]

As always I appreciate your content.👍. I was particularly struck by your use of the words “reinvest in yourself.” I was told, early in my career, that most people need to do a mid-career “reinvention.” I think that a “reinvestment” is a much more suitable and, ultimately, actionable term. Very much appreciated.

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Excellent advice as we gentlemen mature in our life journey and certainly many helpful suggestions that we can gain usable knowledge from ...outstanding attire awesome bow tie thanks for always sharing.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rabbishlabinowitz4559]

I reached 65, and the one thing which helps is to keep moving. Too much television and the couch is a No-no.

[@haourss]

All right, shave daily, read 10 pages a day, have a passion. (Shoeing horses for free and beach cleanups the latest) Take whiskey and beer out of the equation and commute on your bike to work. And wear decent shoes for god´s sake. Think I´m a chap, (53) at least not far from it. Thanks Ash. (How about a new MRE video soon?)

[@TheChapsGuide]

Sound advice - MRE video coming soon, I'm just planning an early autumn visit to Oak Camp

[@douglasdietz7503]

After spending 66 years walking this world I'm still that 21 year old man on the inside. Many great adventures have occured along the way. I haven't changed but I'm definitely not the same. My outlook has always been that one never knows what tomorrow will bring. Reinvent yourself every five years. Living it, laughing it, and loving it. Cheers!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Well said!

[@daveporter6091]

Ash, did you consider a career after law enforcement? Or, has KZbin become the next chapter?? Thanks for another well done video!

[@TheChapsGuide]

I am working now for 2 military charities here in the UK, one in front-line support of veterans in need and the other as a wellbeing services trainer. KZbin is a very nice accompaniment to the other passions of my unfolding life.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash another triumph. Great advice. I am 65 and retired. I was lucky in that I was able to travel earlier in life but also plan to do more. Travel is educational and it is hard to learn certain things without traveling. I couldn't agree more that giving back is awesome. And there are many ways to do that. Find what works for you. As for being older it is time to mentor as well. And you sir are a good mentor and example for gentlemen. Thanks for sharing. Best regards Ron

[@flasherol3764]

Great video. I know some people who are in their 40s and 50s and think it's too late to take up hobbies because of work/ family life. Thank you

[@marlonportiz7010]

Hi Ash great video once again, and cool tie . Have a pleasant day Sir🫡

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thanks! You too!

[@ankurbamne7155]

Love the jacket and the pocket sq.

[@12-OneTwo]

The type of video reminding me why I follow this channel.

[@e-remes7029]

Good evening Ash, Chaps/ Chapettes I appear to be playing catch-up again. Life has been busy of late. I watched this with interest as a 54 year old man. I see similarities in my life to point. I find myself though, at my age, with teenage daughters and adult sons. My life is not yet settled. I am not drawn much to travelling as I have spent time working overseas during my green years. I don't do charity in the way you do. I see my job as "giving back" as I work in Further Education, developing the next generations into my specialism. I don't see it as long term (though 8 of the last 11 years have been teaching). I will find a less taxing, more local job in the next couple of years. I have maintained, found and indeed developed several hobbies and interests which have made me a more rounded person. In my 50s my life is full and I move on with new vigour. *salutes

[@TheChapsGuide]

It sounds like you have a great formula for 50’s life.

[@SeanDunn41]

G'day mate ash sir today I just got my nails done in Red nails polish and I was just wondering if that makes me feel gay or unmanly can men get there nails done in Red nail polish or should I take it off I have my own style in clothes and fashion I am a gentleman who loves to get my nails done in different colours am I still a chap or am I not a chap please let me know mate

[@TheChapsGuide]

You should go with the polish if you feel that it empowers you and makes you feel confident and content in life. Style is an evolutionary journey - yes, it does have many ties with heritage and tradition, but it also changes for each generation. Good luck to you sir and opt for a colour that fits with your style.