Something I realized after hitting 30 is that people take you more seriously just because of your age. It's actually obvious, but I never realized that was holding me back.
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Age'ism is incredible.
You could be a doofus, but the white hair and beard gives you instant reach in any discussion.
Just watch old white politicians and so-called experts 🥲
You do have more life experience the older you get, and one might generally expect this confers some wisdom. It's no guarantee, though.