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How do we measure victory?Armed forces do it by defeating the enemy on the battlefield and in the air.Sports teams do it by outscoring their opponents.Athletes do it by setting world record times.Politicians do it by winning elections.You get the picture. But what about personal victories?Okay, so what do we mean by personal victories? Well, why not ask Gary Buzzard?For years, Gary wanted one thing more than any other: to call himself a writer.Unfortunately, Gary listened to his ego voice and allowed it to defeat him, pin him down and make him swallow his dream.But he wouldn’t let go of his goal. And the universe listened, creating a series of episodes and situations in his life that finally got him to the point where Gary shouted, “Enough!”In his late 70s, Gary reached his goal and he now calls himself a writer. So does everyone else, for that matter. And, they add, a damn good one, too.Here’s the story of how a man achieved his dream – despite his age. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theart2aging.substack.com/subscribe