Joseph CascianiGeropsychologist, Consultant, Public Speaking, Freelance · Podcast Host of the Living to 100 Club | Clinical Strategies for Senior Residential Settings & Lifestyle Directors | Geropsychologist | Keynote Speaker

Thought to fuel your day

20 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief motivational video, Joseph Casciani (Dr. Joe Casciani) reflects on the true difficulty of aging, arguing that it is not physical decline but the weight of regret. He cites Cesare Pavese’s observation that "the real affliction of old age is remorse," and emphasizes that while we cannot stop time, we can stop dwelling on the past and instead shape each day to be something we’ll be proud of tomorrow. Casciani concludes with a call to action, inviting viewers to follow him for more inspiration and to join his community at livingto100.community, which focuses on aging well, resilience, and purposeful living.

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Motivational moments from Dr. Joe Casciani. Here's a thought to fuel your day. What's the real challenge of aging? It's not the wrinkles or the sore knees. Cesare Pavese once said, "The real affliction of old age is remorse." And he's right. Regret weighs heavier than years. We can't stop the clock, but we can stop looking back and start shaping today into something we'll be proud of tomorrow. If you want more inspiration like this, follow me here and check out my community at livingto100.community, where we learn about aging well, staying resilient, and living with purpose.