Of todays retired men, one third are reasonably happy, one third are dissatisfied, and one third have resigned themselves to their situation. After retiring, Dag Sebastian Ahlander, former Swedish consul general in New York, learned the importance of relishing every agedespite setbacks and illnessesin order to acquire wisdom and perspective and gain greater satisfaction for the years that remain. Drawing on his own experiences, Mr. Ahlander penned Older and Happier!, offering 109 pieces of advice for making the change from Grumpy Old Man to Jolly Gent.Mr. Ahlanders suggestions for a better retirement includeDont become a Micro Management Guru. Dont try to reorganize your wifes kitchen, where you have never done a thing during your active years.You dont have to comment on everything.
