What 102 Years of Life Taught WWII Pilot Henry Young

At 102 years old, Henry Young is still playing tennis four times a week.But that's only a small part of an extraordinary life that spans more than a century. Henry lived through the Great Depression, served as a Spitfire pilot during World War II, and decades later stepped onto the tennis court with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner at the age of 99 for a charity event.

In this conversation, Henry reflects on war, purpose, love, grief, ageing, and what it takes to stay mentally and physically young after 102 years of life.He also opens up about losing his wife at 99 after 75 years of marriage.

"Everyone loved her, including me. No one more than me."

This isn't just a story about living a long life. It's about living a meaningful one.If you enjoy stories of resilience, wisdom and extraordinary lives, consider subscribing to LifeLessons.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Growing up during the Great Depression

• Flying Spitfires in World War II

• Playing tennis four times a week at 102

• Playing alongside Jannik Sinner at 99

• Losing his wife after 75 years of marriage

• The secrets to staying young

• Henry's advice for future generations

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