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Active Positive People Flock Together - But Where?

So, what kind of bird are you? Are you a unique species, with colorful plumage? Animal, vegetable, or perhaps like us, you are a Baby Boomer…or even better, are you an Active Positive Person?

Surround yourself with Active Positive People (APP)! "Birds of a feather flock together." "Survival of the fittest." Sounds a little violent, but picture this: Crossbreed these classic “one liners,” and what do you get? An optimistic, physically and mentally fit, friendly bird with a positive electrode hooked to its tail, possessing advanced skills to survive.   

So, what kind of bird are you? Are you a unique species, with colorful plumage? Animal, vegetable, or perhaps like us, you are a Baby Boomer…or even better, are you an Active Positive Person?

We often identify ourselves as “Boomers,” since we fit the age criteria, born between 1945 and 1964. But we also strive to be Active Positive People…hence our search for other APP with whom to “flock.” We started our search with our proud bunch of fellow Boomer hooligans. But alas, we only found some of our Boomer peers to be positively motivated, while others were content to “sit down, settle down and slow down.” So we kept looking.   

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It finally hit us in the face that chronology in itself does not account for a positive view on life. Anyone can be positive and active, with opportunities to embrace, challenges to surmount, history to influence, and people to love. Yes, some of these folks definitely are fellow Baby Boomers, but we have found many APP of all different ages.

"Rich” in life experiences, why not take advantage of years of accumulated knowledge, apply it to something about which you are passionate, challenge yourself to learn something new, conquer a fear; or fill your plate with more things than there are hours in each day? Aging is inevitable, but the rate of aging is not!  “Do not go gentle into that good night….”  

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Try this definition on for size: Active Positive People are social beings with positive attitudes and passions, creating value for themselves and others. Active Positive People make life decisions that better themselves and encourage others to do the same - a definition that alludes to what you are today, where you are going and the type of influencer you choose to be.          

Today’s world needs to have more active positive people, don’t you agree? They are fun to watch, and they encourage us all! We believe that soaring with APP is a good flight plan and survival strategy. Maybe you do too. Tell us about Active Positive People in your in your life, and let's encourage all of our “fine feathered friends!"

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