Getting older is scary. Each new birthday is another reminder of goals you haven’t achieved, people you lost touch with, or opportunities you watched pass by. This project proves these negative thoughts are the only thing holding us back from enjoying every age.
Russian author Vladimir Yakovlev began his project, The Age of Happiness, to change our ideas about what life is like after 70, 80, 90, and even 100. I seriously hope I’m this awesome when I get old.
4. Duan Tzinfu
At 73, he’s able to perform flexible moves that even younger athletes would have difficulty with.
10. Cindy Joseph
At 61, Cindy is active in physical fitness, models, and runs a popular video blog.
14. Jim Morris
The 78-year-old bodybuilder became a vegetarian at age 50 and vegan 15 years after that.
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Most of us youngsters only wish we could have a life as cool as these amazing senior citizens. Take a look at even more of the incredible photos on the project’s Facebook and website.