Hello Friends,
Welcome to The Third Quartile Club (ThirdQ). It is intended for the persons in the age bracket of 50-75. However others are most welcome to join and support.
The main aim of this club is to redefine the role of people in the third quartile of their life in the changing world.
As we are all aware , world is getting faster, more net-worked and younger by day. The age old concept of approaching retirement time is no longer valid. At the same time with the increased focus on youth & vitality the traditional role played by the third quartile people is being challenged. The value propostion of these persons is being questioned. What are the options ? Moving to advisory roles (being called mentors , these days), taking up consultancy assignments (Guru speak) , move on to idyllic semi retired life, take up social work or just fight back ???
Unfortunately to my mind, some how all of these have a wee bit of negative tinge. While it is perfect to be a coach or a social worker, this vocation should be a personal choice and not a 'age dicated hand me down profession'
Obviously there must be a greater cause. The new world opens up new vistas. It only needs creative genius in us to wake up and find new paths. The time has come to redefine the roles and options. It can be in any walk of life, be in academia, industry, fine arts or Governance.
That is the reason for this invitation. I invite all people to join The Third Quartile Club and contribute on the debate.
With best regards,
Srinivas Eranki
erankis@gmail.com
