Sage stage (60ish and beyond) — The silver-haired sage steps aside to let younger men carry the load, but he’s sought after for his wisdom and counsel. His kingdom may shrink — the kids have left the house, so that he might move into something smaller. He steps down from his role as president, and his income may shift to savings and investments made while he was king. But his influence ought to increase. This is not the time to pack off to the highlight of the twighlite or Leisure World — the kingdom needs him now as an elder at the gates. He might, in fact, be an elder in his church or serve on the board of education. His time is spent mentoring younger men, especially kings, as Merlin mentored Arthur as Paul mentored Timothy.

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