50 isn’t the new 30.

Mediocrity seems more palatable with cute slogans. 

It’s not ok to grow old without a legacy worth mentioning.

what gave you impression that phrase is about mediocrity? 

imo the point of "30 is the new 20" or "50 is the new 30" is that life doesn't peak when you are younger and only gets better as you get older — and tbh i find that every year does get better, and it is 99% in my own control to make sure of that.

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i have a degree in molecular biology and published work on cellular senescence, but appreciate your explanation about body breaking down cellularly :).

if this is about molecular biology, then you’re right it isn’t getting “better”.

if this is about quality of life, then respectfully i think you’re wrong.

Your body is literally breaking down at a cellular level every year. 

You may believe that it gets better and that’s great, but biologically speaking that’s not the case. 

These ‘feel good’ slogans are toxic to the old and young alike.