Age 60 is a New Beginning, not an Ending | Allison McCune Davis

Retirement Revealed

Author Allison McCune Davis shares her insights on why turning 60 can be a powerful new beginning.

Does turning 60 mean that your best days are behind you? Author Allison McCune Davis had her freak-out moment at 60, but what she found on the other side was a sense of purpose and direction that allowed her to seize this stage of life as an opportunity instead of an end of her previous life. Are you on a similar path? Stick around and see if Allison’s experience and guidance resonate with your situation.

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Redefining 60

For Allison, turning 60 was a wake-up call. Her children were growing up, and she found herself in a new phase of life—restless and searching. She had accomplished so much already, but like many of us approaching retirement or the “second half” of life, she asked the big questions: “Am I doing what I’m meant to be doing? What’s next?”

That restlessness turned into action. She explored new communities, accepted challenges, and eventually launched what would become her 60-day lifestyle transformation framework, captured in her book “60 Is a Good Start.”

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Why 60 Days?

Allison explains how she came ot understand that it takes about 60 days to build a meaningful habit based on her own research. That’s why she built her 60-day “Dare” program, designed to help people reset their habits and rediscover their energy and purpose.

And these habits aren’t extreme or overwhelming. They’re small, consistent actions across three life areas: Body Work, Brain Work, and World Work.

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The 3 Pillars of Longevity and Fulfillment

1. Body Work – Eat, move, sleep, drink water, and breathe. Simple, right? But how intentional are you being with these? You don’t need to overhaul your life—Allision suggests just focusing on improving one area for 60 days. Maybe it’s walking every day or cutting back on sugar. The key is consistency.
2. Brain Work – Your thoughts and emotional well-being are also important, and many people weight them with less important than physical health. This pillar encourages journaling, reading, decluttering, and meditation. Allison emphasizes that your thoughts are just habits too—ones that can be changed with practice.
3. World Work – This is where purpose and relationships live. It’s about reconnecting with what lights you up and the people who matter most. Whether it’s reaching out to an old friend, volunteering, or pursuing a long-lost passion, Allison teaches that world work is what keeps us energized and connected.

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A Purpose-Filled Retirement Starts with One Choice

I loved how Allison broke it down: you don’t have to do everything at once. Pick one habit in each of the three categories and commit to it for 60 days. That’s it. The idea isn’t to create a perfect life overnight. It’s to set a direction that brings meaning, health, and connection back into your daily routine.

Her “60-Day There” isn’t just a wellness challenge—it’s a life strategy. And what I found especially valuable is that it isn’t solely designed for one specific age group or demographic. Whether you’re still working part-time, managing grandkids, or thinking about your next big goal, these small steps may help to create momentum.

Whether you’re approaching your 60th or you’re in the middle of the challenges that came from that life transition, Allison’s story is one that can provide hope and perspective. Life after 60 doesn’t have to be about what you left behind–there’s a future waiting for you. Go seize it!

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• “Sixty is a Good Place to Start: A Powerful Body, a Purposeful Life, and a Plan to Make It Happen” by Allison McCune Davis
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