The Older We Get the Faster Time Goes
- Why Time Feels Faster: You have probably noticed that a year does not feel as long as it used to. Back in 1877, a French philosopher named Paul Janet suggested a reason. Every year you live gets measured against all the years that came before it, so the pile you are comparing it to keeps growing.
- What the Chart Shows: At age 10, one year is a full tenth of everything you have lived. At 50, that same year is only 2%. At 100, it is 1%. The year itself never gets shorter. It just keeps shrinking next to the life behind it.
- What It Means for You: This is worth keeping in mind when we talk about the timing of your goals, whether that is travel, family time, or something you have been putting off. Let’s make sure your plan reflects not just what you can afford, but when you will most enjoy it. Any changes we consider will account for longevity, healthcare costs, and what you want to leave behind.
