# 124 - Middle Aged Wisdom and Youthful Delusion

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Podcast: [Spain To Go](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spain-to-go-1855923)
Published: 2025-11-24T13:57:27+00:00
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## Resource

In a few days I'll be 43 years old, and I had a bit of a disorienting experience the other day as I realized exactly how much time has passed. Here are a few thoughts on middle age and living the good life. More online: https://expatmadrid.com/middle-aged-wisdom/ Donate to the podcast here, anything helps. Thanks: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Also, check out Devour Tours for food tours in various Spanish and European cities at https://expatmadrid.com/devour/ And Walks Tours for incomparable experiences, also in various locations in Spain and Europe: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/ For cycling tours in various Spanish regions (Valencia, Extremadura, La Rioja and more) check out my friend Raúl at https://biketourinspain.com/ Tell him I sent you... thanks!

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