I Do All the Asking

I Do All the Asking

I Do All the AskingJosh Patrick
Published on: 11/09/2026

At 73, Josh Patrick is asking a question he can't answer: is being content alone a choice, or an old defense? He explores loneliness, social connection, identity, and what happens when the person who always asks starts wondering why nobody asks him?

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Old But Not an Elder

Old But Not an Elder

Old But Not an ElderJosh Patrick
Published on: 08/09/2026

At 73, Josh Patrick is asking a question he never expected to care about: what makes someone an elder? Explore the difference between getting older and earning wisdom, why elders wait to be asked, and the people who shape us long after they're gone.

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Nobody Argues With Me Anymore

Nobody Argues With Me Anymore

Nobody Argues With Me AnymoreJosh Patrick
Published on: 04/09/2026

At 73, Josh Patrick thought people stopped listening because of his age. Then he realized the problem was his certainty. He explores ageism, curiosity, listening, and what it really means to become an elder and why wisdom may require saying less.

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Is That All There Is? Destinations Versus Journey

Is That All There Is? Destinations Versus Journey

Is That All There Is? Destinations Versus JourneyJosh Patrick
Published on: 05/05/2026

After selling a business and facing a cancer diagnosis, a 73-year-old reflects on why destinations often feel empty. A powerful story about the difference between journey and outcome, and why wisdom comes from paying attention along the way.

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