The Baby Boomer Generation is now in its Last Act. But the spirit of the 1960s and '70s is alive within us. We can still be a force for change by focusing our collective energy to address the problems in today's world. There is power in our numbers. Let's use it!
Barry Weiss, who has become a television phenom,
thanks to A&E’s smash hit Storage Wars and soon to be host of his own show,
is the ideal poster boy for the Baby Boomer Generation. Why? First of all, he succeeded
in life, amassing a small fortune by building a successful wholesale produce
business. He then lived every Boomer’s dream of early retirement and travel
around the world. But in time realized that as a Boomer he still had passion to
work and succeed, so he created his “Act Two” by buying and selling (or in many
cases keeping) antiques and collectibles. Understanding that there were
treasures buried in storage lockers which had been abandoned, he started going
to auctions which lead to his new television super stardom. The lesson from Barry: Boomers can continue
to work, succeed and contribute. Oh yes, one other thing. When younger
individuals deride his age he lets it roll off his back , moves forward
and often shows them up. YOU GO BARRY!
