Getting older makes you realize that your grouchy old neighbor growing up had every right to be cranky. With creaking bones, aching skin, a receding hairline, and perhaps a touch of memory loss, aging is a frustrating part of life that’s tough to manage with grace. However, there are a delightful few elegant elderly folks who have nailed this whole ‘getting old and wise’ thing. 

Meet Louie, a 72-year-old prize-winning Boomer who just went viral for a wholesome collection of hard-earned wisdom. For his 72nd birthday, instead of unwrapping gifts, he decided to impart a list of life’s greatest hacks on the listless generations below. Not only are Louie’s ideas concise and clear, but there’s something in this list that can speak to everyone who’s stuck in a pinch. Although he may be grey-haired and a little slower, Louie’s seeming infinite kindness and wholesome wisdom nuggets are sure to brighten anyone’s day… And perhaps even change their life. 

Scroll onward to read some timeless advice from a man who’s ‘been there’ and ‘done that’.