Episode 56: Redefining Aging and the Practice of "Agefulness," With John Schuster

John Schuster calls it "agefulness," staying vital, adaptable, and open to growth at any stage of life instead of accepting decline as the default. John is a coach, teacher, and author, and at one point in the conversation, he poses a question worth sitting with: how many good vibrations have you put out into the world over your life?

We talk about how the scorecard for success shifts as we get older, and compare Indian and American attitudes toward aging, from appearance to playfulness to how openly people accept the years they've lived. John also shares his advice to his younger self: see aging as opportunity, not decline. This conversation spans three generations between Nikil, Shankar, and John, and it's proof that good vibrations and learning move in every direction, no matter your age.