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30 Lessons for Living - The wisest Americans

Welcome back Deep Divers! 👋 Join hosts Dave and Caroline as they dive headfirst into another captivating read. 📚 This week, they're exploring the incredible insights found in Karl Pillemer's book, *"30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans"**. Prepare for a **dynamic conversation* as Dave and Caroline unpack the profound, humorous, and sometimes surprising wisdom shared by **over a thousand older Americans**. This isn't just a summary; it's a deep dive into the *fundamental and deeply existential questions* Pillemer posed to his interviewees, covering everything from the most important lessons learned for living and the major values they live by, to thoughts on dying and advice on marriage, work, child rearing, health, and spiritual life. You'll hear about the author's unique experience getting to know these "experts", from laughing at candid advice like marrying someone to educate you or staying out of trouble and steering clear of other people's wives, to crying when hearing heartbreaking stories about grief and loss. Discover the incredible diversity of these voices, who came from all across the USA and included immigrants with fascinating stories. Dave and Caroline discuss why listening to older people is so **precious and invaluable**, offering perspectives that can challenge contemporary "common sense" and provide experiential knowledge from overcoming difficult situations. They explore why we don't often seek out this wisdom today, touching on age stratification and geographical dispersion, and reflect on how meaningful it can be to connect with the "experts" in our own lives. Tune in to hear Dave and Caroline share their *unique insights* and passion for this powerful book that reminds us of the **tried and true advice for living the good life**. If you enjoyed this episode, please *like* 👍, *subscribe* ✔️, and leave a *comment* below 👇 to tell us what resonated with you most! *#DeepDivers #BookPodcast #30LessonsForLiving #KarlPillemer #Wisdom #Aging #LifeLessons #Advice #Elders #Inspiration #NonFiction* Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Dave and Caroline. For collaboration opportunities, please contact us via suffix-ruse-skid@duck.com. © 2025 Deep Divers Podcast. All rights reserved.