The Old Grey Thinker
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Retired, not expired. Exploring AI, ideas, and the odd daft thought. Helping the over-60s stay sharp without the nonsense.
There’s that moment when remembering when hangovers ended before Wednesday, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
There’s that moment when remembering when hangovers ended before Wednesday, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
There’s that moment when finally valuing peace over being right, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
There’s that moment when finally valuing peace over being right, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
There’s that moment when stand up and suddenly discover you're a one‑person sound effects show, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
There’s that moment when stand up and suddenly discover you're a one‑person sound effects show, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
There’s that moment when the joy of cancelling plans while pretending you're devastated, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There’s that moment when the joy of cancelling plans while pretending you're devastated, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
There’s that moment when retirement turns every cup of tea into a strategic event, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
There’s that moment when retirement turns every cup of tea into a strategic event, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
There’s that moment when finding out the highlight of your week is a strong cuppa, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.short.gy/X-B
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
There’s that moment when finding out the highlight of your week is a strong cuppa, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.short.gy/X-B
There’s that moment when learning silence is underrated and people are overrated, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
There’s that moment when learning silence is underrated and people are overrated, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
There’s that moment when you’ve aged into saying ‘oof’ and meaning it, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.short.gy/X-B
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
There’s that moment when you’ve aged into saying ‘oof’ and meaning it, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.short.gy/X-B
There’s that moment when retirement turns every cup of tea into a strategic event, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.short.gy/X-B
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 AM
There’s that moment when retirement turns every cup of tea into a strategic event, and you wonder if it’s wisdom or just a very British form of resignation. Ever felt that yourself? Curious where this is going? More at theoldgreythinker.short.gy/X-B
Ever felt invisible? Like when a waiter speaks to the younger person beside you first? It's not just age; it’s the slow erosion of visibility. But in that quiet space, you meet a truer version of yourself. Read the full piece at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
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I help seniors regain what most people assume they’ve lost: earning power and meaning. Through practical AI guides and my daily TOGT essays, I explore how we rebuild purpose, income, and identity in…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Ever felt invisible? Like when a waiter speaks to the younger person beside you first? It's not just age; it’s the slow erosion of visibility. But in that quiet space, you meet a truer version of yourself. Read the full piece at theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Broke my wrist. Sold my guides anyway. Turns out business doesn’t pause for real life—it is real life. If you like human, quietly funny lessons on work, ageing & meaning, you’ll love these. 👉 theoldgreythinker.short.gy/QS1HZZ
The 15-Minute Shortcut to Earning Online with ChatGPT (Without Funnels or Hype)
I’m Not a Salesman — So Let’s Keep This SimpleIf you download this free report, you’ll see exactly how I’ve started making money online using ChatGPT.That’s it.No hype. No funnels. No fake “secret sys...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Broke my wrist. Sold my guides anyway. Turns out business doesn’t pause for real life—it is real life. If you like human, quietly funny lessons on work, ageing & meaning, you’ll love these. 👉 theoldgreythinker.short.gy/QS1HZZ
Damaged my wrist. Sold my guides anyway. Turns out business doesn’t pause for real life—it is real life. If you like human, quietly funny lessons on work, ageing & meaning, you’ll love these. 👉 theoldgreythinker.short.gy/QS1HZZ
The 15-Minute Shortcut to Earning Online with ChatGPT (Without Funnels or Hype)
I’m Not a Salesman — So Let’s Keep This SimpleIf you download this free report, you’ll see exactly how I’ve started making money online using ChatGPT.That’s it.No hype. No funnels. No fake “secret…
theoldgreythinker.short.gy
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Damaged my wrist. Sold my guides anyway. Turns out business doesn’t pause for real life—it is real life. If you like human, quietly funny lessons on work, ageing & meaning, you’ll love these. 👉 theoldgreythinker.short.gy/QS1HZZ
Later today I’m publishing “The Success Void” — about the strange emptiness after you finally get what you wanted, when the silence after success feels lonelier than the struggle before it.
Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
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I write about brain power, side hustles, and late-life freedom — how to buy back time and money with wit, honesty, and a touch of British rebellion. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old Grey T...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Later today I’m publishing “The Success Void” — about the strange emptiness after you finally get what you wanted, when the silence after success feels lonelier than the struggle before it.
Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Later today I’m publishing “The Success Void” — about the strange emptiness after you finally get what you wanted, when the silence after success feels lonelier than the struggle before it.
Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
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Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
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The Old Grey Thinker | Substack
I write about brain power, side hustles, and late-life freedom — how to buy back time and money with wit, honesty, and a touch of British rebellion. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Later today I’m publishing “The Success Void” — about the strange emptiness after you finally get what you wanted, when the silence after success feels lonelier than the struggle before it.
Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
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Read it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
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Burnout isn't just about hard work; it's about losing touch with what truly matters. Every app I open pulls me further from my original self. I'm not burnt out; I'm attention-poor. Discover the withdrawal symptoms of reclaiming your mind. Read more: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
The Old Grey Thinker | Substack
I write about brain power, side hustles, and late-life freedom — how to buy back time and money with wit, honesty, and a touch of British rebellion. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Burnout isn't just about hard work; it's about losing touch with what truly matters. Every app I open pulls me further from my original self. I'm not burnt out; I'm attention-poor. Discover the withdrawal symptoms of reclaiming your mind. Read more: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
What if the promise of retirement is a lie? Many of us defer joy and adventure, waiting for a golden period that may never come. It's time to reclaim our lives now, not someday. Explore how to break free from the retirement trap. Read more: theoldgreythinker.short.gy/threads
The Old Grey Thinker | Substack
I write about brain power, side hustles, and late-life freedom — how to buy back time and money with wit, honesty, and a touch of British rebellion. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What if the promise of retirement is a lie? Many of us defer joy and adventure, waiting for a golden period that may never come. It's time to reclaim our lives now, not someday. Explore how to break free from the retirement trap. Read more: theoldgreythinker.short.gy/threads
When did knowing your craft become a rebellion?
In a world that rewards performance over mastery, competence has become the new counterculture.
Discover how the quiet return of skill is reshaping our expectations and challenging the noise. Read more: theoldgreythinker.short.gy/threads
In a world that rewards performance over mastery, competence has become the new counterculture.
Discover how the quiet return of skill is reshaping our expectations and challenging the noise. Read more: theoldgreythinker.short.gy/threads
The Old Grey Thinker | Substack
I write about brain power, side hustles, and late-life freedom — how to buy back time and money with wit, honesty, and a touch of British rebellion. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old…
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November 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
When did knowing your craft become a rebellion?
In a world that rewards performance over mastery, competence has become the new counterculture.
Discover how the quiet return of skill is reshaping our expectations and challenging the noise. Read more: theoldgreythinker.short.gy/threads
In a world that rewards performance over mastery, competence has become the new counterculture.
Discover how the quiet return of skill is reshaping our expectations and challenging the noise. Read more: theoldgreythinker.short.gy/threads
We’ve all started confusing numbness for peace.
Today’s Substack is about what happens when we stop pretending neutrality is harmless.
It drops in a few hours—subscribers get it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Today’s Substack is about what happens when we stop pretending neutrality is harmless.
It drops in a few hours—subscribers get it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
The Old Grey Thinker | Substack
I write about side hustles, brain power, and later-life freedom — earning extra time and money, with a touch of British humour. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old Grey Thinker, a Substack…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We’ve all started confusing numbness for peace.
Today’s Substack is about what happens when we stop pretending neutrality is harmless.
It drops in a few hours—subscribers get it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Today’s Substack is about what happens when we stop pretending neutrality is harmless.
It drops in a few hours—subscribers get it first: theoldgreythinker.substack.com
🕒 Something's brewing that challenges everything you thought about gratitude. 🌊 When being grateful feels like just staying quiet, what do you do? Discover the moment I stopped smiling and faced the truth. Don't miss it! Read more → theoldgreythinker.short.gy/QS1HZZ
The Smart Starter Bundle → Find, Build & Earn Online
The Smart Starter Bundle → Find, Build & Earn OnlineNo fluff, no funnels — just three short, practical guides that help you go from idea to income, fast.→ Niche Patterns → Find the business ideas…
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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
🕒 Something's brewing that challenges everything you thought about gratitude. 🌊 When being grateful feels like just staying quiet, what do you do? Discover the moment I stopped smiling and faced the truth. Don't miss it! Read more → theoldgreythinker.short.gy/QS1HZZ
“Ageing gracefully” was a marketing plan.
“Ageing loudly” is an uprising.
The manifesto just dropped.
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“Ageing loudly” is an uprising.
The manifesto just dropped.
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The Old Grey Thinker | Substack
I write about side hustles, brain power, and later-life freedom — earning extra time and money, with a touch of British humour. Follow & Subscribe 👇🏼. Click to read The Old Grey Thinker, a Substack…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Ageing gracefully” was a marketing plan.
“Ageing loudly” is an uprising.
The manifesto just dropped.
theoldgreythinker.substack.com
“Ageing loudly” is an uprising.
The manifesto just dropped.
theoldgreythinker.substack.com
Everyone's retirement story is different. Here's the real, unfiltered version:
The £100 Proof: How People 50+ Are Using AI to Earn—Without Tech Skills
⚠️ Available for a limited time — Download before I change my mind.Let's be blunt:If you're over 50, you've probably done the maths on retirement.The pension isn't what you thought it would be....
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October 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Everyone's retirement story is different. Here's the real, unfiltered version: