235 The Summiteers Community: A Blueprint for Healthy Longevity with Don Cote PhD

In episode 235 of  Growing Older Living Younger , Dr. Don Cote shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to building a life of meaning, resilience, and purpose. With his background in cognitive behavioral science, business coaching, and decades of lived experience, Don reveals how his father's wisdom and Napoleon Hill's " Think and Grow Rich" inspired him to develop his Life Works Life Mastery System, a step-by-step blueprint for transformation. We explore how you too can thrive in your later years, redefine a "successfull life" and build connections and community  through his Successful Seniors Club , renamed though community input to the Summiteers community.
Don Cote is an international bestselling author, public speaker, certified business coach, and founder of Successful Seniors Media . He hosts the  Successful Seniors Podcast (catch the episode where he interviews me - link  below) and publishes a companion newsletter that spotlights seniors who are redefining what it means to age. With a doctorate in cognitive behavioral science, Dr. Cote has taught his Life Works Life Mastery System to thousands of people in dozens of countries, helping them reclaim purpose, confidence, and joy. A husband, father, grandfather, and master scuba diver, Don's mission is to empower older adults to make their "golden years" the best years of their lives.  

Timeline:

1. 00:00 – Introduction  
   Dr. Gillian introduces the theme of community and connection in aging.  

2. 04:00 – Don's Early Story & Lessons from His Father  
   Growing up in poverty, real estate ventures, setbacks, and rebuilding through resilience and personal growth.  

3. 11:10 – Creating the Life Works Life Mastery System  
   How Don transformed  Think and Grow Rich  principles into a simple three-step actionable process.  

4. 15:20 – Writing & Publishing Life Works Books  
   From his own story to collaborative anthologies of transformation across the globe.  

5. 20:50 – Redefining Success <span class= "SCX