To stay young, I long to become more “old school”.

I’ve always opposed folks commending their generation and criticizing the trends of the modern world. That type of whining is exactly what makes one age. Every generation has its pluses and minuses. Times change — it’s ok. Just because I don’t play video games or use Snapchat, I’m not going to scold the younger generation for not reading books or spending time outdoors and choosing to be on their devices instead. Besides, every generation has a rich mix of diverse individuals — no type is better than the other. There are geeks (who often in their adult life become…

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A Russian immigrant in America, father of 4, Cambridge and Harvard Business School alum. I run and write every day.

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Alexei Sorokin

A Russian immigrant in America, father of 4, Cambridge and Harvard Business School alum. I run and write every day.