Jim Flaherty He’s 91 and Thinks
This is His Best Decade!
About Jim... A Writer, And a Motivational, even Inspirational Speaker
Golly, I turned 91 this year, and still wake-up every morning, happy, healthy, and productive. No, I’m not an AI robot, I just embrace the everyday gift of being able to see hear taste touch smell, and let’s add share and love to that daily list. Everyday, I want to do something good for myself, and others, even when there’s no payback involved. What else? I have no regrets, no sad memories—I remember all the good parts. Why was I, father of two, grandfather of four, great grandfather of four, given this gift? Maybe because I know tomorrow might be a turning point, a discovery, an unforgettable opportunity? Whatever—bring it on—I’m ready.
The “Newest News” in my nonstop full-of-surprises life is a major feature film in development.
This isn’t a story you’ve seen before. Four “oldies” reclaiming their anchor thrones in a news-station, conquering some powerful naysayers, some enemy body-slayers, as well as the battle of the ages—or is that aged? When you’re 80 to 90, even though you still have a look, the wit, and a comeback, does anyone listen to you? Welcome to four of the gutsiest, news-worthiest people you’ll ever want to know: Julie, Carl, Amy & Arnie. They’re old enough to know better.
Life Philosophy
Easy: Always be clean, don’t smoke, drink, or overeat, work hard. True! But now I also believe you must Grow Old, not Get Old. That you don’t just have a purpose, you live a purposeful life. Having a purpose is fundamental to health, happiness & longevity. A brilliant scholar named Richard Leider, said, “Purpose is an active expression of our values and our compassion for others—it makes us want to get up in the morning and add value to the world.” More thoughts ahead…
Yes, I'm a Writer, but I Love to Talk.
I’ve been a guest on over 70 podcasts. Writing is harder, but at least if you don’t like what you wrote, you can delete it and start over. But Interviews and podcasts are asking you how you feel about yourself and life and stuff, and ‘Tell me about sex in your novels, Jim’, or (speaking about my latest book), ‘What can you tell people who are dealing with dementia…” But it’s great. Giving unrehearsed answers to serious questions allows you to grade yourself on how well you know your subject, or the audience. I’ve got lots of samples, but one of the happiest is one of the newest: The one-of-a-kind Chip Conley, the creator of Modern Elder Academy, invited me to share my story on his legendary podcast.
Agents & Producers
Hey, you’re a literary agent or a film producer, and I’m a writer of commercially viable properties. Sounds like we should be intimate partners. And I’m not screwing around when I tell you my two novels are feature films at heart—AND—I have one original screenplay already in the works, and am developing the next. I also have a black comedy waiting for your eyes to see the viewing popularity it could generate. I’m not a fussy creative who believes everything he writes is the New Testament. Naw, I’m writing and thinking about saleable scripts that would make you say, Yes. Give me a call.