020| THE WISDOM OF 96 YEARS WITH BILLIE ROSOFF
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IH020 - THE WISDOM OF 96 YEARS
Billie Rosoff is one of the most amazing humans I have ever met. She is 96 years old (2020) and was born just after the 1918 outbreak of the Spanish Flu. She grew up hearing stories about the devastation caused by the pandemic. She studied at Union College in New York and was married for 65 years to Arnold Rosoff, a Major in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Billie worked at Arnold Worldwide, an advertising agency founded by her husband. She has three daughters and lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Billie joins me today to share the wisdom and insights she has realized over the past 96 years. She reveals how she is coping with being locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways she is enriching her life. She shares her passion for reading and her journey of personal development. Billie highlights the lessons she learned from her husband, including considering everything from the other side. She shares how the current crisis puts unbearable strains on mothers and parents and highlights how she copes with fear and finds courage. We also discuss how people live in extremes and need to meet in the middle, respect everyone, and recognize that we all have the same fears and wishes. Billie also shares her wishes for society and hopes that we will again learn the importance of reading, writing, talking, and listening.
“When you slow down, you notice small things. When you make your life small - it’s manageable.” - Billie Rosoff
This week on Insert:Human
How Billie is staying active, spending time reflecting, and living a rich life during the lockdown
Billie’s love for reading and how it spurred a passion for personal development
What it was like to grow up with an abusive alcoholic father
Why it is important to surround yourself with the right people and the right experiences
Coping strategies for fearful moments in your life
Billie's parenthood experiences and the responsibilities that fall on mothers
Why it is vital to consider the other side of every situation
The desperation people are feeling and the determination some people have to elevate their thinking
What is missing in the world including kindness, thoughtfulness, caring, a sense of engagement, and a recognition that we are all one family
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